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Water Wars: Early-Warning Tools Aim to Prevent 'Water Wars,' Curb Droughts
Dec 25, 2018
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Linda Givetash, NBC News
In a year of extreme heat and water-related tensions, researchers are trying to develop an early-warning system to prevent the devastating consequences of droughts that…
Iraq: Despite Oil Wealth, Iraq’s Basra Plagued by Broken Infrastructure, Poverty and Violence [Video]
Dec 25, 2018
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Jane Ferguson, PBS
Basra, in southern Iraq, contains much of the country’s oil wealth -- yet residents there are struggling just to survive. The city lacks basic services…
Afghanistan: 10,000 Tonnes of Fish Production Annually
Dec 24, 2018
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Afghanistan Times
Afghanistan produces an estimated 10,000 tonnes of fish every year, an official said on Monday, admitting that such low production won't meet the country's consumption…
Afghanistan: Taliban Gains $1.5B from Drugs, Mines Annually: Report
Dec 23, 2018
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Haseba Atakpal, TOLOnews
A report by the BBC shows that Taliban annually earns more than $1.5 billion from drug dealing, illegal mining, collecting electricity bills and financial support…
Afghanistan: Renewable Energy Projects Need $1.5B Investment: Ministry
Dec 23, 2018
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Rohullah Arman, TOLOnews
The Ministry of Energy and Water on Sunday said Afghanistan needs over $1.5 billion investment by the private sector to generate up to 2,000 megawatts…
Afghanistan: Water Shortages Worsen in Afghanistan as Drought Persists
Dec 23, 2018
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Al Jazeera
Afghans are facing water shortages due to the persistent drought that has ravaged the country this year. In many places, including the capital Kabul, local…
Afghanistan: How Does the Taliban Make Money?
Dec 22, 2018
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Dawood Azami, BBC
There are indications that the US is planning a significant withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan. Despite continued US military and financial support for the…
Seeking Scholars for Workshop on QCA in Research on Environment, Conflict, and Peace (at the First EnPAx Conference)
Dec 21, 2018
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) is an emerging method in the social sciences. It is able to disentangle complex and context-dependent causal links, integrating quantitative and…
Myanmar: Myanmar Land Grab Fears Stoked by New Law
Dec 21, 2018
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Libby Hogan, Voice of America
A new land conflict is threatening to erupt in Myanmar, where land is so sought after that even a cemetery can be eyed by developers.…
Climate Change: Germany Aims to Put Climate into Focus at UN Security Council
Dec 21, 2018
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Julian Wettengel, Clean Energy Wire
Germany plans to use its diplomatic clout during its two-year term on the UN Security Council to ensure that climate change concerns are an integral…
Myanmar: Myanmar’s New Gemstone Law Is Flawed Says Global Witness
Dec 21, 2018
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International Mining
Myanmar’s parliament has passed a new law governing the gemstone sector. According to international anti-corruption NGO Global Witness, “the law may do little to reform…
Sudan: Student Killed in Sudan Bread Price Protests
Dec 21, 2018
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Agence France-Presse
A student demonstrator was killed Thursday in eastern Sudan, a local official and relatives told AFP, amid mounting protests over the rising price of bread.…
Myamar: IFC Report Recommends Alternatives to High-Risk Myitsone
Dec 21, 2018
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Thompson Chou, Myanmar Times
A government-sponsored study warned against restarting the highly controversial Myitsone dam and recommended alternatives to develop the country’s hydropower sector. The final version of the…
Jordan: Livelihoods Advisor Syria Response
Dec 20, 2018
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World Vision
World Vision International is a humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organization.World Vision International is seeking a Livelihood Adviser for Syria (75%) and Jordan (25%). The…
Yemen: WASH Program Manager
Dec 20, 2018
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Solidarites International
Solidarités International is a non-profit organization working in areas of conflict and natural disasters. Its main aim is to provide quick and effective support for…
Iraq: Access to Finance Project Manager
Dec 20, 2018
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Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization empowering people to recover from crisis, build better lives and transform their communities for good. Mercy Corps has…
This Year’s Extreme Weather Showed That the Pentagon Is Not Ready for Climate Change
Dec 20, 2018
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Dan Spinelli
One year after President Donald Trump took office, his Defense Department released a survey cataloging the ways climate change has affected thousands of military installations across…
Sierra Leone: Underground Mining to Start in Kenema District
Dec 20, 2018
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Saffa B. Moriba, Awoko
The paramount chief of Lower Bambara chiefdom Kenema district PC Alimamy Moiwai Farma V spoke as Chair during the public consultation and disclosure of the…
Sahel: Peace in Sahel Requires Tackling Causes of Instability, Special Adviser Tells Security Council amid Calls to Advance Development, Fight Terrorism
Dec 20, 2018
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UN Security Council
The Sahel is awash with challenges — from food insecurity and terrorist-related security threats to the negative impacts of climate change — but it has…
50 Years of Water at Wilson: Water, Conflict and Cooperation (Part 1 of 2)
Dec 19, 2018
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Elizabeth Wang and Truett Sparkman
A number of countries across North Africa, the Middle East, into Central and South Asia are “at risk of failure if they can’t get the…
Tackling Water Shortage in Kabul
Dec 19, 2018
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Saboor Stanikzai
With rising security threats, violent crime rates, pollution, traffic congestion and so forth; the rapid population growth and the rising temperatures have left the residents…
Myanmar: Myanmar Continues Efforts to Generate International Demand for Local Gems
Dec 19, 2018
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Chan Mye Htwe, Myanmar News
The Second Yangon International Gems and Jewelry Fair is set to take place in Yangon’s Lotte Hotel from January 9 to 13, according to the…
Deadline Extended for Proposed Contributions for the 1st International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding
Dec 18, 2018
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is extending the deadline for the call for proposals for the 1st International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding. The new deadline will…
Last Call to Join the Environmental Peacebuilding Association as a Founding Member!
Dec 18, 2018
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association, founded in April of this year, is offering founding membership to individuals and institutions who join by December 31, 2018. With members from more…
Register for the Second Running of the MOOC on Environmental Security & Sustaining Peace!
Dec 18, 2018
We are pleased to announce the second running of a massive open online course (MOOC) on Environmental Security & Sustaining Peace. The first MOOC was…
Call for Trainings to Be Held at the 1st International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding
Dec 18, 2018
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is soliciting training proposals to enrich the experience at the First International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding in Irvine, CA on October…
How Gender and Climate Change Can Be Integrated into Military Operations (Book Preview)
Dec 18, 2018
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Jody Prescott
As the United States develops a strategy to guide all military services on how to promote the participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and…
Syria: New Satellite Images Show Convoy of Trucks Transporting Syrian Oil to Iraq and Turkey [Photos]
Dec 18, 2018
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Al Masdar News
The Russian Ministry of Defense published two images on Monday that showed Syrian oil being transported to the neighboring countries of Iraq and Turkey. As…
Ken Conca
Professor
American University
United States
Dec 18, 2018
Ken Conca is a professor of International Relations at the School of International Service at American University, focusing on the connection between environment, conflict, and…
Affordable Gift Idea … Sponsor a Student’s Membership in the Association!
Dec 17, 2018
Professors and Mentors, are you looking for the perfect and affordable gift for the holidays? Sponsor one of your students with an EnPAx Student Membership!…