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How the Regenerative Economy can Advance Social Equity and Gender Equality

Jan 5, 2023

COP27 highlighted that the people who will bear the brunt of the climate crisis are also the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized. This is particularly…


Call for Session Proposals for a Conversation Series on Disasters, Resilience, and Peace

Jan 5, 2023 | EnPAx Disasters and Resilience Interest Group

The EnPAx Disasters and Resilience Interest Group is launching a periodic “Conversation Series,” which aims to spark conversations and discussions about issues of interest to…


DRC: NGOs Stand against Resource Plundering, Target China and Russia, Seek US Support

Jan 3, 2023 | Mwangi Maina, Standard

Regrouped in a coalition they labelled the Civil society action group for the protection, monitoring and citizen control of natural resources in the Democratic Republic…


Afghanistan: Growers View Asafoetida as Alternative to Poppies

Jan 2, 2023 | Pajhwok Afghan News

Growers in central Uruzgan province say asafoetida, if properly marketed, could be a good alternative to poppy cultivation. The cultivation of asafoetida, a medicinal herb…


Iraq: Iraqi Security Dismantles Largest Crude Oil Smuggling Network in Basra

Jan 1, 2023 | Asharq Al-Awsat

The Iraqi National Security Agency has announced that the committee investigating the oil theft in Basra uncovered the largest crude oil smuggling network. The new…


Afghanistan: Appointed to Settle the Pasture Dispute between Kochi and Hazara in Ghazni Province

Jan 1, 2023 | Fidel Rahmati, Khaama Press

According to the official, a delegation led by acting minister Mullah Noori has left for the province of Ghazni to discuss the Kochi and Hazara…


The State of Care: Women's Health

Jan 1, 2023 | Deborah L. Blumberg

Historically, physicians have treated endometriosis with hormonal medications to suppress estrogen levels, with surgery, or both. But for the one in 10 women with the…


Afghanistan: Tribal Elder, Locals Enter Land Dispute in Khawaja Ghar

Dec 31, 2022 | Mohammad Yasin Joya, Pajhwok Afghan News

Some residents of Hazar Bagh area in the Khawaja Ghar district of northern Takhar province have held a protest gathering against the grabbing of thousands…


Afghanistan: In Afghanistan, Coal Mining Relies on the Labor of Children

Dec 31, 2022 | Arezou Rezvani, Fazelminallah Qazizai, and Claire Harbage, NPR

Even in wealthy, developed nations with advanced technologies, heavy machinery and readily available protective equipment, mining can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly job. In…


Environmental Peacebuilding Must Pay More Attention to Armed Groups

Dec 30, 2022 | Judith Verweijen

Environmental peacebuilding is a rapidly grow field of research and practice. It examines how addressing conflicts over natural resources and improving resource governance can serve as…


Pakistan: Climate and Gender Responsive Readiness Program in Pakistan

Dec 29, 2022 | IUCN

IUCN launches Climate Change Gender Action Plan (ccGAP) with Fatima Jinnah Women University as part of its Academic- Climate and Gender responsive readiness program in…


Climate and Gender Responsive Readiness Program in Pakistan

Dec 29, 2022 | ICUN

Rawalpindi, Pakistan: IUCN reiterates that addressing climate change, environmental protection, and disaster risk reduction for all depends on the leadership of women and girls.IUCN, a pioneer…


Colombia: Land Titling Advances in Colombia

Dec 27, 2022 | Alina Ramos Martin, Prensa Latina

Colombia's Minister of Agriculture, Cecilia Lopez, confirmed that her Ministry will close this year with one million hectares titled to promote agrarian reform.


Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan Demands Karabakh Mine Access as Condition to End Protests Blocking Road

Dec 27, 2022 | Reuters

Azerbaijan said on Tuesday protests which have blocked the supply route to ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh for more than two weeks would be suspended if…


Sudan: Locals Reject Gold Mining Companies That Use Cyanide in South Kordofan

Dec 26, 2022 | Dabanga

Resistance committees in Ghadeer, South Kordofan, have renewed their categorical rejection of the return of mining companies to the area and warned Sudan’s security forces…


Climate Change: Securitising Climate Policy Will Keep the Indo-Pacific Afloat

Dec 26, 2022 | Mely Caballero-Anthony

In 2021 the Sixth Assessment Report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said that climate change is rapid and intensifying in every…


Iraq: RFP: Research on the Impact of Climate and Environmental Change on Conflict Dynamics in Iraq

Dec 24, 2022 | United States Institute of Peace

The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it…


USA: Program Officer, Climate, Environment, and Conflict (Local Recruitment Only)

Dec 24, 2022 | United States Institute of Peace

The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it…


Somalia: Consultants (Evaluators, Statisticians, Proposal writers, M&E and Sector Experts, Researchers and others)

Dec 24, 2022 | Global Peace and Prosperity Initiative

Global Peace and Prosperity Initiative (GLOPPI) is a right-based international organization operating in the Horn and Eastern Africa especially Kenya, Somaliland and Somalia. GLOPPI envisions a…


Senegal: Technical Specialist, Environmental Management and Climate Action

Dec 24, 2022 | World Vision

With over 70 years of experience, World Vision’s focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. They help…


Mozambique: WASH Project Manager

Dec 24, 2022 | ACTED

Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the…


Ethiopia: Climate Security Advisor

Dec 24, 2022 | Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing…


DRC: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Capacity Development Advisor

Dec 24, 2022 | Wildlife Conservation Society

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) DRC’s country program seeks an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Capacity Development Advisor (MEL-CD) for the highly anticipated USAID/Democratic Republic of…


Call for GPN ExpRes Roster – Climate, Peace & Security Risk Policy and Programming Experts

Dec 24, 2022 | United Nations Development Program

The multidimensional nature of climate change creates far-reaching consequences not only for the environment but also for development and, ultimately, for the security of people,…


DRC: Salonga Program Coordinator

Dec 24, 2022 | World Wide Fund for Nature

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has embarked on ambitious, field-based conservation programs across the Congo Basin. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…


Italy: Climate Justice Specialist (Internationally recruited)

Dec 24, 2022 | International Development Law Organization

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance peace and sustainable…


DRC: Communication Specialist, Support to Forests and Biodiversity Activity

Dec 24, 2022 | Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering and technical services worldwide. Our reputation is built on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees…


South Sudan: Technical Expert, Climate Resilience

Dec 24, 2022 | Welthungerhilfe

Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent…


Kenya: Regional Climate and Environment Adviser, East Africa and Yemen

Dec 24, 2022 | Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing…


DRC: Consultancy, Environmental Study of NRC Shelter and EHA Projects

Dec 24, 2022 | Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international organization of Norwegian origin present in 31 countries around the world. It has been working in the Democratic…