Issue #322 – May 12, 2026

Announcements

Register Now for "Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding Training" (12 Oct - 16 Oct 2026 in Slovenia) [DEADLINE: May 30, 2026]

May 11, 2026 | Geneva Water Hub

Call for Application: Join the Geneva Water Hub in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from October 12 to October 16, 2026, for a transformative training course on Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding.

Announcing the Environmental Peacebuilding Champions

April 28, 2026 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is pleased to announce the Environmental Peacebuilding Champions, a group of 23 dedicated individuals from around the world to foster dialogue around environmental peacebuilding and build engagement around…

Events

For more upcoming events on environmental peacebuilding, please visit our online calendar of events.

Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding

June 16, 2026 - 2026-06-19 Environmental Peacebuilding Association and University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada and online

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the University of Ottawa are delighted to announce that the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding will be held on June 16-19, 2026.

Eyes at the Last Mile: Ethical Impact Storytelling for Environmental Peacebuilding (A Path to Ottawa Event)

June 2, 2026 Environmental Peacebuilding Association
online

Environmental peacebuilding operates at the intersection of environmental stress, conflict, health, and resilience, yet the lived realities of communities at the last mile are often mediated through distant, institutional narratives.

An Intergenerational Perspective on Environmental Peacebuilding (A Path to Ottawa Event)

May 27, 2026 Environmental Peacebuilding Association
Oregon State University and online

This session will be an intergenerational dialogue on environmental peacebuilding that capitalizes on these strengths and showcases how scholars at different stages in their careers are engaging with the field of environmental peacebuilding.

Building Peace-Positive Markets: The Intersection of Gender, Conflict Prevention, and the Environment (A Path to Ottawa Event)

May 27, 2026 Alliance for Peacebuilding and Women
online

With escalating climate threats, deepening conflict risks, and persistent gender inequities, siloed approaches to peacebuilding and development are failing.

Let's Talk Environment, Climate and Conflict: An Interactive Workshop

May 26, 2026 Environmental Peacebuilding Association, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre
Den Haag, Netherlands

Environmental peacebuilding and climate security are attracting an increasingly diverse group of stakeholders at the intersection of environment, climate, peace and conflict. But are we all speaking the same language?

Introducing the WISEN Database: Towards a Global Environmental Monitoring Framework for Conflicts

May 21, 2026 Conflict and Environment Observatory
online

Remote environmental analysis of conflict areas gathers data vital for advocacy, assessment, recovery and accountability.

Environmental Peacebuilding Glossary Outreach Events

April 15, 2026 - 2026-06-30 Environmental Peacebuilding Association

With the publication of Essential Concepts of Environmental Peacebuilding: An A-Z Guide forthcoming in June 2026, a series of events are being organized to reach out to diverse audiences.

Library

In the last two weeks, 6 new publications were added to our online library of materials on environmental peacebuilding.

Global Report on Food Crises 2026

May 12, 2026
Global Network Against Food Crises

The 2026 edition of the Global Report on Food Crises is the 10th edition of the report.

Academia's Role in Ukraine's Sustainable Recovery

May 12, 2026 | Eoghan Darbyshire, Leon Moreland, Anna McKean, Iryna Babanina, and Linas Svolkinas
Conflict and Environment Observatory

The war in Ukraine continues to harm universities and academia, impacting research and knowledge vital for Ukraine’s sustainable recovery.

Sustainable Asset Valuation of the Recovery of the Bogotá River, Colombia

May 12, 2026 | Andrea M. Bassi and Nathalia Niño
International Institute for Sustainable Development

This Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) examines how nature-based infrastructure (NBI) interventions like wetland restoration and flood control transformed the Bogotá River basin.

Looking the Other Way: What Happened to the Weaponization of Water

May 12, 2026 | Eliška Pohnerová
Water International

Water and water infrastructure is granted legal protection under international law, making it eligible for normative safeguards. Yet, this normative expectation is challenged by records of states using water as a weapon.

Water-Energy-Food Nexus Assessment in the Transboundary Harirud River Basin Using the MUSIASEM Framework

May 12, 2026 | Ensie Talaei, Majid Delavar, Yeganeh S. Salehi, Mohammad R. Eini, and Roohollah Noori
Scientific Reports

Water, food, and energy systems are highly interconnected, and changes in one can have a direct impact on the others.

Water as a Weapon: Israel’s Destruction and Deprivation of Water and Sanitation in Gaza

May 12, 2026
Médecins Sans Frontières

Israeli authorities have used access to water as a weapon against Palestinians, systematically depriving people in Gaza, Palestine, of water in a campaign of collective punishment, according to a report released by Médecins…

Jobs

Please visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities.

Palestine: Field Coordinator (M/F) - Gaza

May 12, 2026 | Solidarités International

is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water…

Panama: Lead Regional Technical Specialist (Environment & Climate)

May 12, 2026 | International Fund for Agricultural Development

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger.

Ukraine: Energy Auditor: Industrial Energy Efficiency

May 12, 2026 | Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to deliver transformative energy solutions for clients worldwide. Our work helps people and businesses plug in to reliable electricity, strengthens energy security, and powers resilient economies.

Jordan: Chief Environment Division

May 12, 2026 | UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5. 8 million registered Palestine refugees.

UK/Remote: Global Environmental Officer

May 12, 2026 | HALO Trust

HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff.

NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme

May 12, 2026 | NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence

The NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence Fellowship Programme supports forward-thinking practitioners, researchers, and military experts working at the intersection of climate change and security.

USA: Team Lead – Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Advisory Program

May 11, 2026 | Chemonics

At Chemonics, its mission is to promote meaningful change around the world to help people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.

International News

In the last two weeks, 21 international news items on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. The following is a sampling:

Afghanistan: Blood and Fury in Badakhshan: Protests over Mines and Poppy Met with Death

May 10, 2026
Hasht-e-Subh Daily

The Taliban have killed four people and wounded several others in the Shekay and Argo districts of Badakhshan province after residents protested against mining operations and the destruction of opium poppy fields.

Delft University of Technology Launches Climate Safety & Security Research Hub in The Hague

May 9, 2026 | Stuart Mitchell
Delft University of Technology

The Climate Safety & Security centre (CaSS), a transdisciplinary research hub at the intersection of engineering, design, and governance launched today at the University Campus Spui.

Iraq: Iraq Discovers Massive Oil Field as Global Energy Tensions Surge

May 9, 2026 | Kateryna Serohina
RBС-Ukraine

Iraq has announced the discovery of a giant oil field, and these reserves were found in the southern province of Najaf.

Afghanistan: Clearing Landmines, Growing Futures: Demining the Path to Food Security in World’s Crisis Zones

May 7, 2026
HALO Trust

Landmines and explosives not only cause thousands of injuries and fatalities every year - they also directly block access to farmland and grazing routes, water, food markets, healthcare and child nutrition services.

Nigeria: Nigeria Leads African Forum on Climate-Conflict Crisis, Pushes Peace-Centred Adaptation Strategy

May 6, 2026
AriseNews

Nigeria has brought together policymakers, climate experts, and peacebuilding practitioners from across Africa in a high-level regional forum aimed at tackling the growing link between climate change and insecurity on the continent.

Myanmar: Move to Restart Controversial Dam Sparks Protests in Myanmar

May 6, 2026 | Kyaw Lin Htoon
Union of Catholic Asian News

Civil society groups and local communities have reiterated their opposition to a controversial dam on one of Myanmar's major rivers following an alleged move to resume construction 15 years after it was suspended.

India/Pakistan: One Year after the Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

May 5, 2026 | PK Saxena
NatStrat

A year after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on 23 April 2025, Pakistan continues to prosecute a coordinated media campaign portraying the suspension as an act of aggression that is devastating…

Liberia: Communities Elated over Reported Oil Discovery

May 5, 2026 | Tina S. Mehnpaine
Observer

In November last year, excitement swept through Beon and neighboring towns in Grand Bassa County after residents discovered a thick, black substance floating on the river--a find many locally believe to be crude…

Guinea/Liberia/Sierra Leone: Flashpoints at the Frontier: Rising Border Tensions in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia

April 30, 2026 | Fiifi Edu-Afful and Emmanuel Kotia
ACCORD

Recent border tensions involving Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone highlight enduring structural weaknesses in border governance not only within the Mano River basin but across many West African boundaries.

Liberia: Judges Undergo Oil & Gas Law Training in Ganta

April 30, 2026 | Ishmael F. Menkor
Observer

Circuit and specialized court judges from across Liberia are currently participating in an intensive training program in Ganta, Nimba County, aimed at strengthening their understanding of the legal and policy framework governing the…

Blogs & Opinion

In the last two weeks, 11 blogs & opinion pieces on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. Here is a sampling:

Is Water the Next Geopolitical Battle?

May 7, 2026 | Tony Maciulis

This spring, the World Bank launched a new initiative to tackle a growing problem plaguing the world’s most fundamental resource: water.

Espoo Convention: Does Cross-Border Environmental Impact Assessment Work in War Zones?

May 7, 2026 | Polina Tsybulska

In today’s world, where armed conflicts are becoming increasingly frequent, the environmental consequences of war extend beyond national borders, threatening not only local ecosystems but also global stability.

The Plow and the Well: Conflict Is Moving to Systems

May 6, 2026 | Russell D. Howard, Alicia Ellis, and Sarah Shoer

Control over water, food, and supply chains is increasingly shaping how power operates in modern conflict with non-state armed groups.

Rethinking Funding for Climate and Peacebuilding: Insights from the CCDP and ECCP Community Fund

May 4, 2026 | Geneva Graduate Institute

A new contribution to CDA Collaborative Learning Projects Rebuilding the Anthills: Transformation Prototypes for the Post-Aid World explores this question through the concept of “curiosity-guided funding,” drawing on the experience of the Environment,…

Powering Peace: Can Renewable Energy Help End Africa’s Conflicts?

May 4, 2026 | Andrew Hyde

When armed groups began threatening a community in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that had recently gained access to solar-powered electricity, something unexpected happened.

How Modern Conflicts Are Accelerating the Climate Crisis

May 2, 2026 | Farah Naz

Conflicts have a substantial connection to geopolitics, security, and human tragedy, yet there is another, less-discussed dimension of aggressive conflicts: their impact on the global climate.

Collective Management of Natural Resources for Post-Conflict Recovery

April 29, 2026 | Anna Wallace

How can natural resource management support post-conflict recovery?

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