International
Ukraine: AI Warfare: The Company Hunting Land Mines in Ukraine
Nov 21, 2023
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Jason Simpkins
Over the past year and a half, Russia has deployed thousands of mines to keep Ukraine from regaining its territory. In fact, Ukraine has surpassed…
Afghanistan: Water Dams Being Built in All Districts to Combat Drought: Mujahid
Nov 21, 2023
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Ahmad Sohaib Hasrat, Pajhwok Afghan News
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) plans to build water dams in all district of the country to combat drought.
Sudan/South Sudan/Abyei: US, UK and Norway Urge South Sudan to Pull Troops from Oil-Rich Region of Abyei amid Violence
Nov 21, 2023
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Deng Machol, Associated Press
The US, Norway, and the UK are urging the government of South Sudan to withdraw its troops from the disputed region of Abyei amid violence…
Liberia: Liberia's President-Elect Boakai to Review Mining Concessions
Nov 20, 2023
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Alphonso Toweh, Reuters
Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai, who defeated President George Weah in the Nov. 14 presidential runoff, says his administration will take a close look at mining…
Climate Change: The Climate Crisis Will Lead to Conflict at Sea. A New Platform Helps Predict Where—and How to Prevent It.
Nov 20, 2023
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World Wildlife Fund
As our planet continues to rapidly warm because of human activity, it's all but certain that conflict over precious natural resources will rise—and the world's…
DRC: Young African Photographers Provide New Perspective on DR Congo Conflict
Nov 18, 2023
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Ollia Horton, Radio France Internationale
For 30 years, conflict has plagued the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as rival armed groups fight for control of key mineral resources. The remote…
Israel/Palestine/Gaza: Gaza War Inflicts Catastrophic Damage on Infrastructure and Economy
Nov 17, 2023
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Reuters
Israel's land, sea and air assault on the Gaza Strip, triggered by Hamas's cross-border attack on Oct. 7, has brought upheaval and destruction to the…
Afghanistan: Discovery of 40 New Emerald Mines in Panjshir Province
Nov 16, 2023
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Fidel Rahmati, Khaama Press
The Department of Mines and Petroleum in the province of Panjshir has recently announced a significant discovery – the unearthing of 40 new emerald mines…
Colombia: As Colombia’s Coca Economy Crashes, New Opportunities — and Threats — Arise
Nov 15, 2023
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Mie Hoejris Dahl, Mongabay
In the world’s major cities, partygoers do lines of cocaine, far removed from the environmental and human costs of consuming this white powder. Most are…
Myanmar/Ukraine: Increase in Use of Land Mines Triggers Rise in Civilian Casualties in Ukraine, Myanmar
Nov 15, 2023
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Lisa Schlein, Voice of America
The use of anti-personnel land mines by Russia and Myanmar triggered a surge in the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine and Myanmar last year,…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Oil Export Agreement between Iraq, Kurdistan Grows Optimism
Nov 15, 2023
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Middle East North Africa Financial Network
Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani expressed optimism on Tuesday regarding the potential for an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to resume oil…
Iraq: Islamic Resistance in Iraq Claims Rocket Attack on Conoco
Nov 15, 2023
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Al Mayadeen
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced the targeting of the US occupation base in the Conoco oil field, "in response to the crimes committed by…
Nigeria: Land-Use Conflicts Undermine Food Security in Nigeria
Nov 15, 2023
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Adaze Okeaya-Inneh, D+C
In view of a fast-growing population, demand for land is increasing in Nigeria. At the same time, the climate crisis is compounding problems in agriculture.…
Colombia: As Colombia’s Coca Economy Crashes, New Opportunities — and Threats — Arise
Nov 15, 2023
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Mie Hoejris Dahl, Mongabay
In the world’s major cities, partygoers do lines of cocaine, far removed from the environmental and human costs of consuming this white powder. Most are…
These Fund Managers are Putting Climate + Gender Strategies Into Action
Nov 14, 2023
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Jessica Pothering, Impact Alpha
It’s early days, but investors are waking up to the outsized impact potential of investing at the intersection of climate action and women’s and girls’…
Iraq/Turkey: Explainer: Why Oil Flows through the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline Have Been Halted
Nov 13, 2023
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Maha El Dahan and Ahmed Rasheed, Reuters
Crude oil flows from northern Iraq to Turkey halted for more than seven months could start flowing again this week after Baghdad said it had…
Nigerian Women Face Steep Climb for Gender Equality
Nov 10, 2023
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Oluwabukola Adimula
Women across the globe have long been subjugated to discriminatory treatment, cast in an archaic belief system that paints them as an inferior gender devoid of…
Afghanistan: Exploration of Major Iron Mine Begun in Herat
Nov 10, 2023
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TOLOnews
The exploration process of a major iron mine was kicked off on Thursday in the Ghorian district of the province of Herat. Over $5.5 billion…
Liberia: Liberia Conservation Works Supports Law Enforcement and Human Rights Training for Forestry Development Authority Park Rangers
Nov 10, 2023
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FrontPage Africa
Liberia Conservation Works, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), conducted a six-week training on law enforcement and human rights for Liberia’s…
Gender, Agriculture, and Climate Change with Dr. Maureen Miruka
Nov 9, 2023
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New Security Beat
In the first episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Dr. Maureen Miruka, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Research at CARE USA.…
Sudan/South Sudan: South Sudan Urges Warring Parties in Sudan to Protect Oil Infrastructure
Nov 8, 2023
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Sudan Tribune
South Sudan has urged warring parties in Sudan to preserve and protect oil infrastructure, amid concerns over a possible halt in the oil flow.
The Next Feminist Wave: Heat
Nov 7, 2023
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Emily Hardy
The summer of 2023 featured some of the hottest days ever recorded. Feminists should be alarmed.
Climate change may not seem like a feminist issue on its face.…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdistan Warns Gas Company of Deals with Iraq
Nov 7, 2023
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Dilshad Anwar, Voice of America
The Kurdistan regional government's Ministry of Natural Resources has warned the United Arab Emirates-based energy firm Dana Gas against any agreement with the Iraqi government…
Nigeria: HD Forum Strengthens Women’s Engagement in Climate-Related Peacemaking in Nigeria
Nov 6, 2023
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Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
To support strategic roles for women in climate-focused peacemaking in Nigeria, the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) is hosting a three-day workshop on 7-9 November…
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2023
Nov 6, 2023
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Sumit Arora, Adda247
The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on November 6th each year, is a significant global…
Kuwait: Kuwait Reaffirms Its Commitment to Protect Environment during War
Nov 6, 2023
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Faten Omar, Kuwait Times
Under the patronage of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Salem Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS), in cooperation with the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC),…
DRC: Escalating Violence and Mining Expansion Lead to Massive Displacement in Congo
Nov 6, 2023
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Folly Kouevi, Hilltop
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) braces for what’s said to be a contested presidential election next month, high rates of civilian mortality…
Afghanistan: Afghanistan Opium Poppy Supply Plummets 95% after Taliban Ban - UN
Nov 4, 2023
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Charlotte Greenfield, Reuters
Opium poppy production in Afghanistan, previously the world's top supplier, has plummeted since the Taliban administration banned the cultivation of narcotics last year, a United…
Afghanistan: Afghanistan Opium Poppy Supply Plummets 95% after Taliban Ban, UN Says
Nov 4, 2023
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Charlotte Greenfield, Reuters
Opium poppy production in Afghanistan, previously the world's top supplier, has plummeted since the Taliban administration banned the cultivation of narcotics last year, a United…
Iraq: Iraq Inches toward Solar-Powered Future
Nov 2, 2023
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Agence France-Presse
Despite its vast oil wealth, Iraq struggles to provide enough electricity to its 43 million people after decades of conflict and sanctions, as well as…