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The Ongoing Trade in Conflict Timber (Commentary)
Nov 6, 2018
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Arthur Blundell and Jade Saunders
While there is no doubt that countries in desperate states are in need of income and investment, there is also an extremely high risk that…
Why We Need to Protect Biodiversity from Harmful Effects of War and Armed Conflict
Nov 6, 2018
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UN Environment
Times of war can result in rapid environmental degradation as people struggle to survive and environmental management systems break down resulting in damage to critical…
Environmental Security in Times of Armed Conflict
Nov 6, 2018
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Wim Zwijnenburg
Addressing the conflict-environment nexus is becoming more urgent, as more armed conflicts around the world damage ecosystems upon which people depend.
Afghanistan: Decades of War Takes Its Toll on the Environment
Nov 6, 2018
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Tamim Hamid, TOLOnews
National Environmental Protection Authority (NEPA) officials said Afghanistan’s water resources, soil and air quality have fallen victim to the war and that the thousands of mines…
Afghanistan: How to Avoid the Resource Curse? Take Six Years to Approve Deals
Nov 6, 2018
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Eltaf Najafizada, Bloomberg
Afghanistan selected preferred bidders for three gold and copper mines in 2012. It took the war-torn nation six years to finally sign the contracts. Afghan…
Mara Tignino
Reader and Lead Legal Specialist
University of Geneva/Geneva Water Hub
Switzerland
Nov 6, 2018
Mara Tignino is a Reader at the Faculty of Law and at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the University of Geneva and Coordinator of…
Colombia: 'Living Corpses': Why Colombia's National Tree Is at Risk
Nov 5, 2018
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Lucy Sherriff, BBC
"They are essentially living corpses," says Colombian scientist Rodrigo Bernal of Colombia's national tree. The ceroxylon quindiuense, a distinct species of palm tree which was…
Sierra Leone: President Bio Calls for Diamonds to Be Cut and Polished in Sierra Leone
Nov 5, 2018
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Sierra Express Media
Addressing board members and management of AWDC, diamond traders, miners, bankers and the press, President Bio said that Sierra Leone was a major exporter of…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Production at Kurdistan Region Oil Fields ‘Exceeding Expectations’
Nov 4, 2018
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Kurdistan 24
Crude oil production is on the rise at fields in the Duhok province area with results exceeding expectations, the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Natural Resources…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraq's Kurds Add Pipeline Capacity to Export Kirkuk Oil
Nov 4, 2018
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Nayla Razzouk and Abbas Al Lawati, Bloomberg
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurds upgraded their oil export pipeline to accommodate future production growth from their region as well as from the contested Kirkuk area controlled…
Myanmar: ‘Genocide Gems’: Highly-Sought Burmese Rubies and Sapphires May Be Enriching Myanmar’s Military
Nov 4, 2018
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Josh K. Elliott, Global News
The U.S.-based International Campaign for the Rohingya (ICR) is calling for shoppers to boycott so-called “genocide gems” from Myanmar this holiday season, in hopes of…
Myanmar: Displaced Villagers in Myanmar at Odds with UK Charity over Land Conservation
Nov 2, 2018
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Joshua Carroll, Guardian
A British conservation charity has become embroiled in a row with villagers displaced by civil war in Myanmar over plans to protect pristine forests housing…
Tanzania: Finally Land Dispute Resolved between Herders, Farmers in Kit
Nov 2, 2018
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Hilda Mhagama, Daily News
After years of clashes between farmers and herders in Kiteto District, more than 95,499 hectares of grazing land has been transferred to the livestock keepers…
Devastating and Enduring Impact of Conflict on Our Planet
Nov 2, 2018
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Green News
Researchers have concluded that atomic radiations are able to penetrate into streams and kill marine species in large numbers. Genetic mutations in all types of…
Colombia: Colombia Faces 273 Lawsuits for Poisoning Crops with Herbicide
Nov 1, 2018
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Renzo Pipoli, United Press International
The Colombian government faces 273 lawsuits stemming from damages to crops, land and water caused by the spraying the herbicide glyphosate, which intended to destroy…
Myanmar: 'We Feel Like Hermit Crabs': Myanmar's Climate Dispossessed
Nov 1, 2018
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Libby Hogan, Guardian
Worldwide, Myanmar is the second most vulnerable country to extreme weather events. The effects are widespread: in the dry zone, home to nearly a third…
China/Vietnam/South China Sea: Chinese Coast Guard Chases Down, Rams Fleeing Vietnamese fishing boat [Video]
Nov 1, 2018
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Sreypov Men, AEC News Today
A Chinese coast guard vessel was filmed apparently ramming a Vietnamese fishing boat in video posted on Facebook. The video, shot from the Vietnamese boat,…
DRC: Conflict-Free Artisanal Gold Exported from the Congo
Nov 1, 2018
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Rob Bates, JCK
The first shipment of certified conflict-free artisanal gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been exported to the United States, according to a…
Drought, Conflict and Regional Unrest Producing Dire Consequences for Afghan Food Security
Oct 31, 2018
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Phoebe Sleet
Along with worsening conflict and a precarious economic outlook, one of the worst droughts in decades is compounding food insecurity in Afghanistan, especially in the…
Myanmar: Myanmar to Hold Raw Gems, Jade Fair
Oct 31, 2018
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Xinhua
Myanmar will hold special sale of raw gems and jade in local currency Kyat in Nay Pyi Taw on Nov. 12-17, the Information Ministry said…
Conflict Minerals: DeBeers Blockchain Pilot Adds World’s Second Largest Diamond Manufacturer
Oct 31, 2018
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Cryptocurrency News
Alrosa, the world’s second largest diamond maker has announced that it is joining Tracr, the blockchain-based end-to-end diamond tracing solution developed by South African diamond…
India: India to Certify Diamonds as Free from Terror Financing, Money Laundering
Oct 31, 2018
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Rajesh Bhayani, Business Standard
India has urged the global diamond industry to incorporate a process enabling the certification of diamonds that do not carry the stigma of corruption or…
Conflict Minerals: Peer Ledger Announces General Availability of MIMOSI SaaS Platform for Responsible Sourcing
Oct 31, 2018
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Peer Ledger Inc. and PRNewswire
Peer Ledger is announcing the expanding adoption of its MIMOSI SaaS platform for responsible sourcing. Peer Ledger specializes in the use of blockchain technology to…
Afghanistan: ADB Provides $75mn Grant to Support Afghanistan's Horticulture Value Chains
Oct 31, 2018
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Wadsam
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) agrees to provide a $75 million grant to support development of horticulture value chains in Afghanistan, empowering farmers, crop producers,…
South Sudan: WASH Program Engineer
Oct 30, 2018
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Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped…
Lebanon: Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator
Oct 30, 2018
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Accion Contra el Hambre Espana
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization which originated in France and is committed to ending world hunger. The organization helps malnourished children and…
Jordan: Regional WASH Advisor
Oct 30, 2018
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Oxfam
Oxfam is an international confederation of 20 ngos working with partners in over 90 countries to end the injustices that cause poverty.
Shaping a stronger Oxfam…
Senegal: Regional Livelihood Coordinator
Oct 30, 2018
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Danish Refugee Council
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified regional livelihood coordinator. You will be in charge…
Republic of Congo and Central African Republic: Project Officer
Oct 30, 2018
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Forest Peoples Programme
Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that supports tropical forest peoples in South America, Africa, and Asia, to assert their rights to control…
Central African Republic: Head of Project for Agricultural Production in Central African Republic
Oct 30, 2018
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Welthungerhilfe
Welthungerhilfe is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects…