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Conflict Minerals: De Beers Sells First Traceable Diamonds under GemFair
Oct 5, 2021
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Cecilia Jamasmie, Mining.com
Anglo American’s De Beers, the world’s largest rough diamond producer by value, has sold the first roughs produced under the GemFair program, aimed at removing…
Introducing New Security Broadcast
Oct 5, 2021
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Wilson Center
New Security Broadcast serves as the successor to ECSP's long-running podcast series, Friday Podcasts. Since 2010, Friday Podcasts has spotlighted leading experts diving deep into…
A Security Studies Call for Papers and Special Issue Proposals
Oct 5, 2021
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Security Studies Journal
Human-induced climate change is one of the central challenges of our time. The relationship between climate and security is a staple of think-tank conversations. Despite…
Patrice Talla Takoukam
Regional Director for Southern Africa
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation
Zimbabwe
Oct 4, 2021
Patrice Talla is a lawyer and executive advancing food security and sustainable agriculture efforts in Southern Africa. He has served at the Food and Agriculture…
Argentina: Falklands Land-Grab: Argentina Tests UK with New Sovereignty Bid - 'No More Concessions!'
Oct 4, 2021
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Ciaran McGrath, Express
Argentina's new Malvinas minister has sought to turn up the heat over his country's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands, accusing previous regimes of "concession"…
Philippines: How Women and Technology Can Help Boost Food Security in the Philippines
Oct 4, 2021
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Patricia Bianca Taculao
Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue in the Philippines. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 59 million Filipinos…
Radioactive Time Bombs Will Be Lifted from Ocean Floor in 2030
Oct 4, 2021
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Thomas Nilsen, Barents Observer
The November-class submarine K-159 sank in late August 2003 while being towed in bad weather from the closed naval base of Gremikha on the eastern…
Afghanistan: What’s Keeping Afghanistan’s Mineral Wealth Underground?
Oct 4, 2021
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Roshan Noorzai, Voice of America
The international community is renewing its focus on Afghanistan’s mineral wealth, believed to be worth more than $1 trillion, lying untapped within its often-hostile geography.…
Women, Peace, and What is Security?
Oct 4, 2021
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Phoebe Donnelly, Gretchen Baldwin, Masooma Rahmaty, and Phesheya Nxumalo
The past year has raised many questions for those focused on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, as well as highlighting issues that feminist…
Liberia: Rights and Rice Foundation Launches Natural Resources Project to Strengthen Concession Affected Communities
Oct 3, 2021
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Willie N. Tokpah, FrontPage Africa
Rights and Rice Foundation (RRF) Liberia, has officially launched its natural resource project under the theme “Strengthening Concession Affected Communities to monitor extractive industries and…
Israel: Investment and Entrepreneurship Officer
Oct 3, 2021
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EcoPeace Middle East
EcoPeace Middle East is a unique organization that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists. Our primary objective is to promote cooperative efforts to protect…
South Sudan: Resilience Analysis and Monitoring Specialist
Oct 3, 2021
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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 representatives, is to assistant governments to develop policies , programmes and…
South Sudan: Head of Field Office
Oct 3, 2021
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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 representatives, is to assistant governments to develop policies , programmes and…
West Bank Gaza Strip: Quality and Safety Standards Specialist
Oct 3, 2021
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
FAO Coordination Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip Programme is currently implementing the Multi-donor Agribusiness Programme (MAP) entitled “Reform and Development of Markets,…
West Bank Gaza Strip: Project Manager
Oct 3, 2021
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
FAO’s Coordination Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip (WBGS) Programme assists the Palestinian Government to formulate and implement policies, programmes and projects to…
Cameroon: Head of Finance, Congo Basin Sub-region
Oct 3, 2021
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Worldwide Fund for Nature
Worldwide Fund for Nature is an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and…
Republic of Congo: Finance Coordinator
Oct 3, 2021
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Worldwide Fund for Nature
Worldwide Fund for Nature is an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and…
DRC: Deputy Head of Programmes, Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Oct 3, 2021
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Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, creative and experienced Deputy Head of Programmes (D-HOP) to provide technical, administrative and program implementation…
USA: Senior Manager, Climate and Environment
Oct 3, 2021
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InterAction
InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with 180+ members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth…
Mozambique: Executive Director of the Technical Centre for Disaster Risk Management, Sustainability and Urban Resilience (DiMSUR)
Oct 3, 2021
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Oxfam
Oxfam is a British founded confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam…
Mauritania: Consultancy, Climate Crisis Priorities
Oct 3, 2021
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Save the Children
Save the Children is the world's first independent organization for children, with a vision of a world in which every child achieves the right to…
Canada: Junior Researcher, Resilience
Oct 3, 2021
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International Institute for Sustainable Development
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and…
DRC: Landscape Director, Bili Mbomu Conservation Complex
Oct 3, 2021
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African Wildlife Foundation
With a mission to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa, AWF has been a key player in African Conservation and sustainable development…
Mozambique: Climate Change Adaptation Manager
Oct 3, 2021
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ACDI/VOCA
Since 1963 and in 148 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C.,…
No More ‘Environmental Loopholes’ for EU’s Militaries, Say Green Groups
Sep 30, 2021
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Laura Cole, ENDS Europe
Ursula von der Leyen’s call for more ‘political will’ to use Europe’s defence capabilities has reignited calls to end military exemptions to environmental legislation.
Addressing Masculinities and Gender Stereotypes to Prevent Violent Extremism and Terrorism
Sep 30, 2021
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Pablo Arrocha Olabuenaga
Fifteen years ago, the General Assembly unanimously adopted the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS), which has served as the backbone for the efforts of States to…
Gambia: Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Study 2.0
Sep 30, 2021
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International Organization for Migration
The International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees,…
Gambia: Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Study 1.0
Sep 30, 2021
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International Organization for Migration
The International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees,…
The Imperative of Climate Adaption for Africa: Building Resilience Across Societies in an Inclusive Manner
Sep 30, 2021
Empowered women and girls have the capacity to build resilient communities using local solutions to climate change to safeguard lives and ensure a sustainable future…
Arts for Environmental Peacebuilding: Call for Artists and Creative Submissions
Sep 29, 2021
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
For nearly a decade, the Environmental Peacebuilding Community of Practice has been critically examining the environment's role in peace and conflict, advocating for the productive…