Request for Research Proposals: Environmental Conflict, Environmental Peacebuilding

Aug 25, 2026 | Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
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Environmental peacebuilding approaches examine the ways in which environmental factors and common resources can bring communities affected by violence together, thereby breaking cycles of conflict.

This PhD study will explore the linkages between social, political, and ecological processes in one, or a number of, conflict or post-conflict settings. It will examine the impact of environment-related cooperation on interactions and conflicts between social groups and assess the potential of common resources to build peace in violence-affected communities.

Supervisor

Discuss this further with the potential supervisor for this research degree: Dr Natascha Mueller-Hirth

Research Theme

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Environment, Energy & Sustainability

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Applicants holding other qualifications shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the proposed research programme. 

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