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Egypt/Ethiopia: Nations Call for Cooperation in Use of Nile Waters as Climate Change Threatens Flow

Jul 9, 2023 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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…