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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…

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…

“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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Climate, Peace and Security Policy Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems…

Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Climate and Environmental Data Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Computational Social Sciences Specialist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

USA: Senior Consultant for Climate and Environmental Impacts

Sep 18, 2022 | InterAction

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large…

Mali: Program Director, West & Central Africa Program

Sep 18, 2022 | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in the drylands of…

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…

Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Gender and Climate Security Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Gender and Climate Security Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan: Regional Coordinator (STREAM) – Central Asia

Sep 18, 2022 | ACTED

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large…

Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Senior Economist for Climate Security

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Border Disputes Continue for 31 Years

Sep 17, 2022 | Nazir Aliyev, Anadolu Agency

With the borders drawn by the former Soviet Union regardless of ethnic, political, economic, and cultural factors, the newly independent Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan and…

Are ‘Water Wars’ Coming to Asia?

Sep 17, 2022 | Genevieve Donnellon-May

A recently published study by a team of scientists from the University of Texas in Austin, Penn State, and Tsinghua University in Nature climate change…

South Sudan: South Sudan Offers 14 Oil Blocks to Increase output

Sep 16, 2022 | Xinhua

South Sudan is putting up 14 oil blocks for sale in a bid to increase production to pre-war levels of 350,000 barrels a day. Chol…

Forgotten Droughts: These Five Regions of the World Could Soon Face Conflict over Water

Sep 16, 2022 | Charlotte Elton

Millions of people in 'neglected' regions could soon face violent conflict over water, according to an early warning tool developed by the Water Peace and…

Seasonal Change, Climate Adaptation, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Sep 15, 2022 | Marisa O. Ensor

The Autumnal Equinox (September 22nd) has historically marked the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere – and heralded spring in the Southern one. Climate…

Liberia: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Poised to Save the Gola Forest National Park in Liberia

Sep 15, 2022 | Alade Adeleke, BirdLife International

Educating local communities in sustainable farming practices is crucial for reducing deforestation and preserving the ecosystem of the National Park. The Forestry Development Authority (FDA)…