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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #47 – January 19, 2023 |
SpotlightThe Role of Indigenous Women in Preserving Food Security January 19, 2023 | Marisa O. Ensor Amid climate change and conflict, it is imperative to build a more resilient global food system. Food insecurity in a world in crisis is a particularly critical concern for many Indigenous Peoples. |
EventsFor more upcoming events on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace, please visit our online calendar of events. Bringing Everyone Forward for Sustainable and Equitable Development February 10, 2023 Royal Academy of Science International Trust UN Headquarters, New York The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT), and co-organizingMember States are celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), on 10 February 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New… Women, Peace and Security in the Middle East January 26, 2023 Centre for Geopolitics Audit Room, King's College, Cambridge The promotion of the inclusion of women in peace processes has become more salient in international politics since the adoption of the United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution 1325 in 2000 and its…Women Plus Water Lecture Series January 12, 2023 - 2023-04-20 Women Plus Water online Women Plus Water increases the visibility of women in water and engages people through the annual lecture series, expert list, and mentorship opportunities to learn about the gendered impacts of water research, management, and… |
LibraryIn the past month, 9 new publications were added to our online library of materials on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace. Here is a sampling of the new additions: The Farming Question: Intergenerational Linkages, Gender and Youth Aspirations in Rural Zambia January 1, 2022 | Oluwafemi Ogunjimi, Thomas Daum, and Juliet Kariuki With agriculture considered key to generating jobs for Africa's growing population, several studies have explored youth aspirations toward farming.January 1, 2022 | Lina M. Céspedes-Báez, Enrique Prieto-Ríos, Juan P. Pontón-Serra, Joanna B. Martignoni, Nora Götzmann, Bonita Meyersfeld, and Harpreet Kaur This paper analyses whether the implementation of business and human rights (BHR) frameworks in Colombia properly responds to the challenges posed by informal mining and gender-based violence and discrimination in the context of…Weathering Two Storms: Gender and Climate in Peace and Security January 1, 2022 The world is facing unprecedented risks from climate change. Droughts, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events affect people, livelihoods, and economies across the world. |
JobsPlease visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities. January 15, 2023 | SEND Sierra Leone SEND Sierra Leone is a non-governmental organisation in Sierra Leone liaising with communities, traditional authorities, government institutions and foreign partners to combine resources to develop innovative solutions to alleviate poverty and enhance quality…Thailand: Research Associate, Gender, Environment and Development January 15, 2023 | Stockholm Environment Institute Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges. They connect science and decision-making to develop solutions for a sustainable future for all. |
International NewsIn the past month, 10 international news items on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace were posted on our website. The following is a sampling: Nepal: Nepali Farmers Diversify Their Income Streams Amidst Climate Crisis September 27, 2022 | UN Environment Program In the aftermath of intense rains during Nepal’s 2019 monsoon season, farmer Geeta Tharu found her house submerged in a pool of water.India: Sahodari Foundation To Host a Talk on Gender and Climate Change in Coimbatore September 23, 2022 | Akila Kannadasan How does climate change affect the transgender community? Sahodari Foundation hosts a panel discussion on the topic in the city.Liberia: Govt Commits US$ 50,000 for Environmental Knowledge Management System Sustainability September 21, 2022 | FrontPage Africa The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has committed US$ 50,000 for the management and sustainability of the Environmental Knowledge Management System (EKMS), a platform that provides free… |
Blogs and OpinionsIn the past month, 6 blogs & opinion pieces on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace were posted on our website. Here is a sampling: How the Regenerative Economy can Advance Social Equity and Gender Equality January 5, 2023 COP27 highlighted that the people who will bear the brunt of the climate crisis are also the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized.December 21, 2022 | Joana Pedro, Cassandra Devine, and Marie Wallner In the third and final blog post in our series on Gender, Climate and Finance, we shift our focus to financial institutions that are leading the way to a net-zero carbon future through investments in…African and Indigenous Women Voices Essential for Climate Action December 16, 2022 | Radia Mbengue and Chantal Bilulu The climate crisis is caused primarily by the burning of fossil fuels. |
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Compiled by Molly Kellogg, Desirée-Marie De Haven, Sarah Xu, Leela Yadav, and Rachel Stromsta Edited by Julie Yoon Coordinated by Tori Rickman Designed by Graham Campbell Managed and published by Silja Halle and Carl Bruch |
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