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Women and Peacebuilding Can Help Reduce Poverty
Jan 3, 2021
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Kylar Cade
Violent conflict had been on the rise even before the onset of the pandemic. Fragility, conflict and violence (FCV) have already caused much suffering and…
Myanmar: Myanmar Migratory Bird Census to Be Taken by Locals
Jan 3, 2021
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Phyo Wai Kyaw, Myanmar Times
The Asian migratory bird census which is usually conducted yearly will be taken in collaboration with local communities in Myanmar this year, said Daw Thiri…
Myanmar: 35 Landslides Occurred in Hpakant Jade Land, Claimed 206 Lives Last Year
Jan 1, 2021
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Sit Ko Naing Tun, Eleven
A total of 35 landslides occurred in Lonekhin-Hpakant jade land in Hapkant Township, Moenyin District, Kachin State, in 2020 killing 206 people and seriously injuring…
Cambodia: Land Grabs in Protected Forests Rampant in Cambodia
Jan 1, 2021
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New Straits Times
Land grabs and encroachment on protected forest are becoming more rampant in northern Cambodia, said environmental activists. Cambodian forest and wildlife conservationists said it was…
Colombia: Colombia Sets New Record in Eradicating Coca Production
Dec 31, 2020
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Agence France-Presse
Colombia beat its record for eradicating coca crops for the second year in a row, the government said Wednesday, although the country still remains the…
Liberia: “Illegal” Chain Sawyers Drive Away Major Concession in Rivercess County
Dec 30, 2020
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Emmanuel C. Weedee, FrontPage Africa
Citizens of Central River Cess District have decried serious setback in the development agenda of the district and county since the “unceremonious” closure of major…
Colombia: Colombia’s Sustainable Forestry Drive Boosts Biodiversity and Business
Dec 30, 2020
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Dimitri Selibas, Mongabay
Despite the high costs and long registration times, sustainable timber harvesting has the potential to bring more value to rural Colombians while also acting as…
Climate Justice, Programme Officer
Dec 29, 2020
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Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)is the leading network of feminist organisations and individual activists in Asia Pacific. It has a membership…
Antigua and Barbuda: Gender Expert on Adaptation and Climate Finance
Dec 29, 2020
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United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations and advocates for change and…
DRC: Head of Finance and Administration - Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Dec 28, 2020
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Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society is a non-governmental organization headquartered at the Bronx Zoo in New York City, that aims to conserve the world's largest wild…
Biden's Climate Plan Will Not Address Gender and Racial Inequality
Dec 28, 2020
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Greer Gosnell and Sara Hastings-Simon
Women and minorities have suffered disproportionately from the pandemic recession and must be part of any comprehensive recovery program. The Biden administration’s quest to green the…
Terror in a Renewed Era of Interstate Conflict — Bringing Climate Change Center Stage
Dec 28, 2020
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Mohammed Sinan Siyech
The year 2020 has been marked by COVID-19, a pandemic that took over the world and complicated the security landscape in various nations of South…
DRC: Deputy Program Manager- Bili-Mbomu Project
Dec 28, 2020
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African Wildlife Foundation
This position will support the Landscape Director to develop AWF’s conservation and development program in the Bili-Uele Protected Area Complex (BUPAC), situated in the Northern…
Clean Energy Specialists (multiple locations)
Dec 28, 2020
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Crown Agents
Crown Agents seeks to continuously update its roster of clean energy specialists that we can call upon as we pursue business opportunities and/or project delivery…
Deputy FAO Representative, FAO Afghanistan
Dec 28, 2020
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and…
DRC: Senior Program Officer
Dec 28, 2020
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Natural Resource Governance Institute
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is a non-profit policy institute and grant-making organization that promotes the responsible management of oil, gas and mineral resources…
Climate Change and EU Green Deal Expert
Dec 28, 2020
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Center for Operational Analysis and Research
COAR is an independent social enterprise that directly supports practitioners, policy-makers, and donors by facilitating humanitarian and development interventions in complex, fragile, and high-risk environments.
This…
Terms of Reference for Evaluation of “Sustainable Natural Resources Management for Enhanced Pastoralist Food Security in the Borena Zone, Ethiopia” Project
Dec 28, 2020
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Government of Switzerland
This Terms of Reference (ToR) provides the framework for the evaluation of the project “Sustainable Natural Resources Management for Enhanced Pastoralist Food Security in the…
Climate Advisor Middle East
Dec 28, 2020
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Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
The Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre is the expertise centre of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent in the field of climate change…
Myanmar: Procurement and Fleet Officer
Dec 28, 2020
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World Wide Fund for Nature
As a part of World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF-Myanmar was established in 2014 with the aim to support Myanmar’s development ambitions with a focus…
Myanmar: Landscape Conservation Manager
Dec 28, 2020
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World Wide Fund for Nature
WWF Myanmar was established in 2013 and is working to conserve the country’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife.…
Climate Change and Rule of Law Expert
Dec 28, 2020
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International Development Law Organization
The International Development Law Organization is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the promotion of the rule of law. With a joint focus on the promotion…
DRC: Consultancy, Mining and Hydrocarbon Peer Reviewer
Dec 28, 2020
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Natural Resource Governance Institute
The Natural Resource Governance Institute is an independent nonprofit organisation dedicated to improving countries' governance over their natural resources to promote sustainable and inclusive development.
Countries…
DRC: Law Enforcement Advisor - Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Dec 28, 2020
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Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society is a non-governmental organization headquartered at the Bronx Zoo in New York City, that aims to conserve the world's largest wild…
Final Call for Abstracts for Presentations at Conference on “Environmental Governance for Peace in Colombia” (Deadline: 2020-12-31)
Dec 28, 2020
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Environmental Law Institute, Global Green Growth Institute, Environmental Peacebuilding Association, UNDP, Externado de Colombia University, and Duke University’s Center for International and Global Studies and Nicholas School of the Environment
31 December 2020 is the deadline for priority consideration for participation in the Conference or Poster Session. Abstracts submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on…
Climate Change: Biome Shifts Due to Climate Change Creates Increased Vulnerabilities for Military Installations
Dec 28, 2020
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Marc Kodack, Council on Strategic Risks
Supporting sustainable range management and training activities on military installations will be challenged by climate change, both in the near term and many years into…
Liberia: Lack of Funds in Liberia Hampers Legal Enforcement of Rural Land Rights
Dec 27, 2020
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Darlington Porkpa, RFI
In the two years since the long-awaited Land Rights bill was passed, it was supposed to give local communities direct ownership to their land, but…
DRC: Chinese Companies Are Betting Heavily on Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mines
Dec 27, 2020
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Jevans Nyabiage, South China Morning Post
Chinese companies are betting big on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s mining industry as copper prices surged to a seven-year high driven by China’s…
Write for Conflict Trends
Dec 27, 2020
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African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is presently soliciting contributions for the first 2021 Issue of Conflict Trends (CT 2021, Issue 1).…
Senegal: Changement Climatique / Les Femmes S’engagent Dans La Lutte
Dec 26, 2020
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Guinee 7
Du 7 au 10 décembre dernier, à Dakar (Sénégal), s’est tenue la 2ème session de formation des femmes et des jeunes des organisations de la société…