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Egypt/Ethiopia: Nations Call for Cooperation in Use of Nile Waters as Climate Change Threatens Flow
Jul 9, 2023
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Aggrey Mutambo, East African
The Nile, Africa’s longest river, may have quenched the thirst of millions of people and animals for years, amid quarrels on which country should have…
It’s Not Just Iran: Conflict over Water Resources Is on the Rise
Jul 8, 2023
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Laureen Fagan
The clash over water rights led to fighting between Iran and Afghanistan at the weekend, in the latest battle over water resources among neighboring nations—clashes…
Afghanistan/Iran: Iran and Afghanistan Are Feuding over the Helmand River. The Water Wars Have No End in Sight.
Jul 7, 2023
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Holly Dagres, IranSource
Water disputes between Iran and Afghanistan date back to as early as the 1870s. However, with the Taliban back in power in Kabul since 2021,…
In Central Asia, Female Leadership is Key to Climate and Drought Resilience
Jul 7, 2023
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UN
From potatoes grown in recycled sacks to “more crop per drop” fruit tree varieties, climate-smart and women-led agriculture initiatives became the center of discussions at…
Climate Change: OSCE’s Role in Bridging Regional Co-operation to Tackle Security Implications of Climate Change at Heart of High-Level Conference
Jul 7, 2023
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Strengthening co-operation across borders to tackle climate-related challenges and security risks took centre stage at the OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change, which took place…
Gender-Smart Climate Finance is Critical for Progress, Results, and Impact
Jul 7, 2023
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Franziska Deininger and Sudharshan Canagarajah
We know all too well that the multiple crises facing the world – food insecurity, energy access, global health, conflict and climate change – have…
The Environmental Impacts of War
Jul 7, 2023
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Tara D. Sonenshine
War is hazardous to your health. What we know from past conflicts is that war has a serious impact on things like carbon emissions, pollution,…
Netherlands: Assistant Professor in Conflict Studies (1.0 FTE)
Jul 7, 2023
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Universiteit Utrecht
The section History of International Relations (HIR) within the Department of History and Art History is looking for an Assistant Professor in Contemporary Conflict Studies. The…
Sudan: Arab League Chief Warns of Sudan Conflict's Impact on Food Security
Jul 6, 2023
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Xinhua
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit warned on Thursday that the ongoing clashes in Sudan would harm the Sudanese and Arab food security.
Iran/Kuwait/Saudi Arabia: Oil on Troubled Waters: Where Are the MENA's Key Energy Disputes?
Jul 6, 2023
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New Arab
This week Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait once again butted heads over a disputed gas field in the Gulf. The resource-rich area - known as…
The UN Security Council Debates Its Role in Tackling Climate Security
Jul 6, 2023
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Angus Soderberg
Climate change is a security concern due to its role as a risk multiplier, aggravating political, social, and economic vulnerabilities, straining resources, and undermining institutions.…
National Climate Adaptation Plans Must Include Women’s Voices
Jul 6, 2023
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Lauren Wolfe
As the world struggles to catch up with climate change — whether confronting extreme wildfire smoke in the U.S. Northeast, or some of the hottest…
Growing Climate Crisis Fuels Gender-Based Violence According to UN Report
Jul 6, 2023
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Anupama Patel
The growing climate crisis does intersect with raging gender-based violence around the world, according to a recent statistical report by the United Nations Organisation. Globally, 26 per…
United Kingdom: PDRA in Geographies of Precision Warfare
Jul 6, 2023
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Newcastle University
The purpose of this Postdoctoral Research Role in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University is to conduct research on the project…
USA: Climate Policy Associate, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS), School of Foreign Service (SFS) — Georgetown University
Jul 6, 2023
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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Policy Associate to advance the mission of centering women in all…
USA: Systems Analysis of Climate Impacts, Crisis, and Fragility
Jul 6, 2023
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International Rescue Committee
The IRC works to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future…
Sudan: WASH Program Development Manager Kosti, Sudan
Jul 6, 2023
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Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. It works in crises across more than 31 countries, providing…
Syria: Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihood Coordinator - based in SYR-Damas
Jul 6, 2023
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Première Urgence Internationale
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method…
Syria: WASH Program Manager (m/f) - Raqqa
Jul 6, 2023
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Solidarités International
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and…
Ukraine: Cluster WASH Coordinator (m/f) - Dnipro
Jul 6, 2023
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Solidarités International
The purpose of this position is to support the Dnipro WASH sub cluster in ensuring an impartial, well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by…
Ukraine: Programme Policy Officer (In-kind) SC9 | Kyiv, Ukraine
Jul 6, 2023
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United Nations World Food Program
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability…
Syria: WASH Specialist
Jul 6, 2023
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Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council has been working in Syria since 2015, implementing Shelter, WASH, Capacity Building, Education and most recently Livelihoods and food security interventions…
Ukraine: Program Analyst (Environment) (Ukraine nationals)
Jul 6, 2023
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UNDP
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where it operates,…
South Sudan: WASH Specialist (South Sudan nationals)
Jul 6, 2023
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Save the Children
Save the Children employs approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises,…
Ethiopia: WASH Specialist (Emergency - Roving)
Jul 6, 2023
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United Nations Children's Fund
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To…
Afghanistan’s Women in Agriculture Face Limitations and Challenges
Jul 5, 2023
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Hasht-e-Subh Daily
Taliban's return to power has made things worse for them.
Afghanistan’s Women in Agriculture Face Limitations and Challenges
Jul 5, 2023
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Hasht-e-Subh Daily
Taliban's return to power has made things worse for them.
Afghanistan: 151 Dead, 200 Injured Due to Natural Disasters in Past Three Months
Jul 5, 2023
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Asian News International
Taliban's State Minister for Disaster Management has announced that at least 151 people have died and more than 200 others injured in different parts of…
Colombia: Effort to Save Rare Colombian Monkey Looks to Crowdfund Its Conservation
Jul 5, 2023
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Aimee Gabay, Mongabay
For 38 years, Colombian-based NGO Fundación Proyecto Tití has successfully run a reforestation program to protect the critically endangered cotton-top tamarin and its tropical dry…
Liberia: Eight Communities Issued Statutory Titled Land Deeds
Jul 5, 2023
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New Dawn
The Government of Liberia through the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) on June 23, 2023, officially issued statutory land-titled deeds and maps to eight customary communities…