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Call for Abstracts on Climate Migration, Conflict, and Peace (for a Special Issue of "Environment and Security")
Dec 13, 2022
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
The forthcoming journal Environment and Security is seeking abstracts for proposed papers on climate migration, conflict, and peace. The selected papers will be included in…
“Environment and Security” Now Accepting Journal Submissions!
Dec 13, 2022
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
Be a part of the historic launch of the new journal, Environment and Security! Environment and Security will be the leading global outlet for peer-reviewed research…
DRC: Communications Coordinator, Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Dec 13, 2022
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Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been active in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) since the late 1950s. Since the 2000s, WCS has been providing onsite…
USA: Stabilization and Resilience Director
Dec 13, 2022
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Chemonics
Chemonics seeks Stabilization and Resilience Director to support agile and sustainable WSSH programming in fragile contexts, with a focus on supporting locally-led approaches to address…
Italy: Climate Justice Specialist (Internationally recruited)
Dec 13, 2022
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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…
UK: Senior Researcher, Climate Resilience
Dec 13, 2022
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Bodhi Global Analysis
Bodhi Global Analysis is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Researcher to join its highly dynamic and fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will be…
DRC: Strategic Partnerships Manager
Dec 13, 2022
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Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting…
DRC: Director, Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Dec 13, 2022
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Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been active in the OWR for more than 30 years, supporting its creation, and subsequently working closely with ICCN (Institut…
Senegal: Environmental Management and Climate Action- Technical Specialist
Dec 13, 2022
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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. World Vision…
Promoting Gender-Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction as Our Human Family Grows Larger
Dec 13, 2022
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Marisa O. Ensor
As 2022 sprints to a close, the world has reached a major milestone. The global population surged past the 8 billion mark in November – that…
Liberia: Draft Mining Law under Review
Dec 12, 2022
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Global News Network
Stakeholders in the mining and environmental sectors over the weekend reviewed portion of the draft mining law of Liberia relevant for artisanal miners and their…
Liberia: LEITI Calls For Concerted Efforts to Fight Corruption in Liberia’s Extractive Sector
Dec 12, 2022
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FrontPage Africa
As the World celebrates Anti-Corruption Day today, December 9, 2022, the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) is calling on all Liberians to unconditionally participate…
Colombia: ‘Panic’ Sets in as Armed Groups Occupy, Deforest Colombian National Park
Dec 12, 2022
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Astrid Arellano, Mongabay
Once covering an expanse of more than 2,140 square kilometers (826 square miles) of the Colombian Amazon Rainforest, Tinigua National Natural Park has lost 29%…
Afghanistan: 79% of Households Suffer Water Shortage, States UNICEF Survey
Dec 12, 2022
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Asian News International
Around 79 per cent of households in Afghanistan reported severe water shortage, making it challenging for the people to consume clean and safe water, Khaama…
Afghanistan: Afghanistan's Farmers and Traders Struggle to Sell Saffron [Video]
Dec 12, 2022
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Pavni Mittal, Al Jazeera
Farmers and traders in Afghanistan are struggling to find international buyers for their saffron. The spice is a major source of income and farmers say…
Environmentalism for Sovereignty’s Sake
Dec 12, 2022
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Peter Schwartzstein
Egypt’s Gebel Elba National Park is, by all accounts, a spectacular place. But it better be to justify the fuss it takes to visit. First…
Global Climate and Environmental Mainstreaming Advisor
Dec 12, 2022
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Danish Refugee Council
Are you passionate about supporting people and communities affected by displacement to build resilience to climate change, environmental degradation and conflict? Do you have demonstrated…
Ukraine: Programme Specialist (Team Leader), Environment in Ukraine (Nationals Only)
Dec 12, 2022
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UNDP
In Ukraine, UNDP has been working since 1993 with the national and local authorities, public and private sector stakeholders, partners across the UN system, civil society,…
International Trainer/Coach in Negotiation Skills and Conflict Resolution
Dec 12, 2022
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Nile Basin Initiative
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of riparian states of the Nile River Basin that was formed to promote sustainable management and development…
It's Complicated: Lessons for GBV Prevention in WASH Programs
Dec 9, 2022
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Olivia R. Tisa, Sarajane Renfroe, and Lorraine R. Kudayah-D'Almeida
Many women and girls, persons with disabilities, and ethnic and religious minorities experience challenges in accessing safe and clean water and sanitation, sometimes placing them…
Webinar Promotes Women’s Leadership in Chemicals, Waste Management in SIDS
Dec 8, 2022
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IISD
The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in SIDS (ISLANDS) Programme hosted a webinar on women’s leadership in chemicals and waste management in…
Conflict Minerals: Industry Shows Zero Improvement on Conflict Minerals Sourcing
Dec 8, 2022
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Brendan Sinclair, GamesIndustry.biz
In the early days of conflict minerals reporting, it was in many cases impossible to tell how much of a company's supply chain was conformant…
Climate Change Worsens Gender-Based Violence: Here’s How the WPS Agenda Can Help
Dec 8, 2022
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Jenaina Irani
Climate change is a growing threat to progress, peace, security, and human rights. The negative impacts of climate change often have gendered impacts and are…
States Adopt New Legal Framework on the Environmental Impact of War
Dec 8, 2022
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Conflict and Environment Observatory
The new legal principles on the Protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts (PERAC) have been developed by the UN’s International Law Commission,…
Intelligence Agency’s 1981 Assessment of Climate-Change Threat Was Remarkably Accurate
Dec 8, 2022
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William Leben
Australia’s national intelligence agency has released a report that ‘examines the implications of the increasing accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as a result…
Ethiopia: Climate Security Advisor
Dec 8, 2022
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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…
Liberia: Businesswoman Vows to Stop Illegal Logging, but…
Dec 7, 2022
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Emmanuel Sherman, The DayLight
Binta Bility, a businesswoman whose illegal logging activities were first exposed two months ago, has promised to work in the confines of forestry laws and regulations.…
DRC: DRC Accuses M23 Rebels of Plotting to Exploit Minerals for Export to Rwanda
Dec 6, 2022
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Samuel Amanya, Uganda Radio Network
Coltan is a dull black metallic ore which is refined into tantalum powder which is used to make heat-resistant capacitors for mobile phones, computers, automotive…
CARE’s COP27 Response: One Step Forward, but Many More Needed
Dec 6, 2022
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Marlene Achoki, CARE
We are disappointed to say that while COP27 made some progress recognizing the importance of gender justice, attendees ultimately took no collective action. Two weeks of…
Why We Need More Women at COPs
Dec 6, 2022
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Hellen Shikanda
Two women steered the historic negotiations that led to a funding mechanism under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for Loss and…