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Climate and Environment Considerations for Weapon Bearers in Armed Conflict

Sep 22, 2022 | Sarah Gale

Why should parties to a conflict care about climate change and the environment? This is a question that is frequently raised when discussing the intersection…

Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: Escalating Conflict on the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border: Whither the Regional Security Order?

Sep 22, 2022 | Asel Doolotkeldieva and Madeleine Reeves, Diplomat

While the world is following the dissolution of Russian imperialism along Ukrainian frontlines, the existing status quo might be shaken up in other corners, too.…

Liberia: Govt Commits US$ 50,000 for Environmental Knowledge Management System Sustainability

Sep 21, 2022 | FrontPage Africa

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has committed US$ 50,000 for the management and sustainability of the Environmental Knowledge…

Climate Change: Hotter Days Lead to More Harassment and Hate Speech

Sep 21, 2022 | Chelsea Harvey, ClimateWire

As temperatures rise, so does human anger and aggression. That’s the takeaway from two new studies published in the past week — the latest in…

Food Security: Scientists Find Evidence for Food Insecurity Driving International Conflict Two Thousand Years ago

Sep 21, 2022 | Aarhus University

Ancient Palmyra has gripped public imagination since its picturesque ruins were “rediscovered” in the seventeenth century by western travellers. The most legendary story of ancient…

“Environment and Security” Now Accepting Journal Submissions!

Sep 20, 2022 | 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…

Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: Kyrgyz Leader Urges Calm after Deadly Conflict with Tajikistan

Sep 20, 2022 | Reuters

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov urged his country on Monday to have trust in its army and strategic partners, and said there was no need for…

Afghanistan: Special Unit to Prevent Illegal Mining in Nangarhar

Sep 20, 2022 | Yousaf Zarifi, Pajhwok Afghan News

The government has decided to establish a special security unit to counter the illegal mining and smuggling in eastern Nangarhar province.

DRC: Can the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Mineral Resources Provide a Pathway to Peace?

Sep 20, 2022 | UN Environment Programme

Minerals like lithium and cobalt are key components in the batteries that could support the world’s transition away from fossil fuels. The Democratic Republic of…

Call for Nominations: Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding [Deadline: October 15, 2022]

Sep 19, 2022 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is seeking nominations for the Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding. The award and lecture are named after Dr.…

Liberia: Woman Runs Illegal Logging Operation

Sep 19, 2022 | FrontPage Africa

Two hundred and sixty pieces of thick, square timbers lay by a roadside in Zoegar Town, one of 18 sections in the Doe Clan. Twenty-five…

Sudan/South Sudan: Sudan, S. Sudan Oil Corporations Sign Cooperation Agreement

Sep 19, 2022 | Sudan Tribune

Sudan and South Sudan’s state-owned oil corporations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in human resource development as well as…

Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: More Than a ‘Border Skirmish’ between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Sep 19, 2022 | Aijan Sharshenova, Diplomat

On September 14, two servicemen of the Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security were injured in the course of heavy shelling from the Tajik side…

DRC: ISIS May Target Mineral Rich Congo for Next Caliphate

Sep 19, 2022 | New Delhi Times

‘Conflict Minerals’ of Congo have caused millions of death and the issue is old. Congo is rich in minerals like Cobalt, Copper, Diamonds, Tantalum, Tin,…

Liberia: Smallholder Farmers Are Secret Ingredients to Sustainable Palm Oil Production

Sep 19, 2022 | Observer

While smallholder palm oil farmers risk living in poverty, the US$282 billion palm oil industry creates huge profits for companies. The pivotal role of smallholders…

Occupied Palestinian Territory: Environment Study

Sep 18, 2022 | DanChurchAid

DanChurchAid is an independent, faith-based non-missionary humanitarian and development non-governmental organization (NGO). DCA invites candidates to submit a proposal for an environment study.

For full details…

Belgium: Programme Manager, Climate Environmental Peacemaking Programme

Sep 18, 2022 | European Institute of Peace

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts…

Belgium: Afghanistan Programme Intern

Sep 18, 2022 | European Institute of Peace

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts…