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Indonesia: Ministry Seeks Gender-Responsive Climate Change Policies
Dec 16, 2022
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Antara
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) is seeking to make policies related to climate change gender-responsive.
South Sudan: As Cattle Migration Season Approaches, Farmers and Herders from Neighbouring States Meet at Joint UNMISS, UNDP Forum
Dec 16, 2022
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan
Every year between January and April, cattle herders from Tonj and Gogrial areas of Warrap, South Sudan move their animals to greener pastures near Wau,…
African and Indigenous Women Voices Essential for Climate Action
Dec 16, 2022
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Radia Mbengue and Chantal Bilulu
The climate crisis is caused primarily by the burning of fossil fuels. Yet some of the key culprits — oil and gas — were glaringly…
Water, Peace, & Security: New Tools for a New Climate
Dec 16, 2022
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Claire Doyle
Water sustains life on our planet. And access to clean and safe water is foundational to society. So why has it only been in recent…
Myanmar: ‘Afraid of the Gun’: Military Coup Fuels Myanmar Resource Grab
Dec 14, 2022
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Emily Fishbein and Nu Nu Lusan, Al Jazeera
Over the past year and a half, however, the issue has been eclipsed by a more immediate threat: gold mining. The industry has cleared trees,…
COP15 Women Key Roles in Conservation Need to be Recognizes
Dec 14, 2022
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Pressenza
Tuesday, representatives from different organizations shared their insights on gender equality in biodiversity policy at the COP15 in Montreal.
According to Archana Soreng (India) member of the…
It’s Time for Climate Change to Reach the International Court of Justice
Dec 14, 2022
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Douglas Kysar
For several decades, powerful governments and corporations have possessed detailed knowledge regarding the catastrophic risks posed by human-caused climate change. Yet, during those same decades, many holders of public…
Warfare and Global Warming
Dec 14, 2022
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Scott Moore
The human toll of war is reason enough alone to avoid it at almost any cost. But warfare’s impact on global warming raises a number…
DRC: Gender, Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Lead
Dec 14, 2022
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Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To create a better world, we know our teams do their best…
Ukraine: VAWG/GBViE Technical Specialist
Dec 14, 2022
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VOICE
VOICE is a for impact-non-profit, that is revolutionizing the conflict, crisis, and peacebuilding landscape by harnessing the power of women and girls and the organizations…
Specialist, GBV Prevention Male Engagement
Dec 14, 2022
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International Medical Corps
Job DescriptionThe Male Engagement for GBV Prevention Specialist will be responsible for integrating informed and accountable approaches for GBV prevention into broader GBV prevention and…
Gender & Social Inclusion Manager – USAID’s Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems Activity- DRC, BUKAVU
Dec 14, 2022
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Mercy Corps
The Program/Department Summary
Mercy Corps has been operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since August 2007, with a staff of around 400 people…
Colombia: Minister: Powerful Political Forces Have Blocked Land Reform in Colombia
Dec 13, 2022
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Jaime Ortega Carrascal, La Prensa Latina
Colombia’s inequitable land distribution is a problem as old as the country itself and has persisted due to the efforts of powerful political forces to…
Iraq/Kuwait: Iraqi Oil Ministry to Agree with Kuwait on Joint Oil Fields
Dec 13, 2022
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Amr Salem, Iraqi News
The Iraqi Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, said on Monday that Baghdad is seeking to reach an agreement with Kuwait regarding a mechanism to benefit…
Iraq: Climate-Stressed Iraq Must Pursue 'Green Growth': World Bank
Dec 13, 2022
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Agence France-Presse
Iraq, a top oil exporter battered by climate change impacts, must diversify its economy and pursue a "greener growth model", the World Bank said Tuesday.…
Nigeria: Farmer-Herder Conflict Threat to Food Security
Dec 13, 2022
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Juliana Agbo, The Nation
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar has said conflict between farmers and herders is threatening food and national security. Speaking at the Regional…
Call for Abstracts on Climate Migration, Conflict, and Peace (for a Special Issue of "Environment and Security")
Dec 13, 2022
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
The forthcoming journal Environment and Security is seeking abstracts for proposed papers on climate migration, conflict, and peace. The selected papers will be included in…
“Environment and Security” Now Accepting Journal Submissions!
Dec 13, 2022
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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…
DRC: Communications Coordinator, Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Dec 13, 2022
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Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been active in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) since the late 1950s. Since the 2000s, WCS has been providing onsite…
USA: Stabilization and Resilience Director
Dec 13, 2022
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Chemonics
Chemonics seeks Stabilization and Resilience Director to support agile and sustainable WSSH programming in fragile contexts, with a focus on supporting locally-led approaches to address…
Italy: Climate Justice Specialist (Internationally recruited)
Dec 13, 2022
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International Development Law Organization
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law to advance peace and sustainable…
UK: Senior Researcher, Climate Resilience
Dec 13, 2022
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Bodhi Global Analysis
Bodhi Global Analysis is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Researcher to join its highly dynamic and fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will be…
DRC: Strategic Partnerships Manager
Dec 13, 2022
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Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting…
DRC: Director, Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Dec 13, 2022
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Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been active in the OWR for more than 30 years, supporting its creation, and subsequently working closely with ICCN (Institut…
Senegal: Environmental Management and Climate Action- Technical Specialist
Dec 13, 2022
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World Vision
With over 70 years of experience, World Vision's focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. World Vision…
Promoting Gender-Transformative Disaster Risk Reduction as Our Human Family Grows Larger
Dec 13, 2022
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Marisa O. Ensor
As 2022 sprints to a close, the world has reached a major milestone. The global population surged past the 8 billion mark in November – that…
Liberia: Draft Mining Law under Review
Dec 12, 2022
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Global News Network
Stakeholders in the mining and environmental sectors over the weekend reviewed portion of the draft mining law of Liberia relevant for artisanal miners and their…
Liberia: LEITI Calls For Concerted Efforts to Fight Corruption in Liberia’s Extractive Sector
Dec 12, 2022
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FrontPage Africa
As the World celebrates Anti-Corruption Day today, December 9, 2022, the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI) is calling on all Liberians to unconditionally participate…
Colombia: ‘Panic’ Sets in as Armed Groups Occupy, Deforest Colombian National Park
Dec 12, 2022
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Astrid Arellano, Mongabay
Once covering an expanse of more than 2,140 square kilometers (826 square miles) of the Colombian Amazon Rainforest, Tinigua National Natural Park has lost 29%…
Afghanistan: 79% of Households Suffer Water Shortage, States UNICEF Survey
Dec 12, 2022
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Asian News International
Around 79 per cent of households in Afghanistan reported severe water shortage, making it challenging for the people to consume clean and safe water, Khaama…