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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #53 – July 20, 2023 |
SpotlightHeatwaves, Climate Change and (In)security through a Gender Lens July 20, 2023 | Marisa O. Ensor Intense heatwaves fueled by climate change have been toppling records around the globe in recent months. |
AnnouncementsJuly 18, 2023 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at Leiden University are pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding.Women Building Peace Award [Deadline: July 31, 2023] July 17, 2023 | United States Institute of Peace The Women Building Peace Award reflects the Institute’s comprehensive commitment to women and peacebuilding and honors the vital role of women in civil society who are making substantial contributions to the pursuit of…Scoping Funding Opportunities for Environmental Peacebuilding June 26, 2023 | Future Earth and Belmont Forum The Belmont Forum is scoping a potential funding call on environmental peacebuilding. Those who are interested in learning more and in engaging are encouraged to sign up for the mailing list. |
EventsFor more upcoming events on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace, please visit our online calendar of events. Supporting LGBTQ People's Engagement in the Women, Peace & Security Agenda September 18, 2023 Centre for Gender in Politics Online Despite 20+ years of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSC) 1325, and continued discussions of the Women Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, many implementing the agenda still has a limited perspective of the relevant…2nd International Conference on Women August 11, 2023 - 2023-08-12 I-Conferences Online and in Colombo, Sri Lanka In the mission of uplifting the global standards of living, women play an indispensable role by acting as agents of change, potential, and sustenance.Economic Cost of Gender-Based Violence: A Guide for Investors July 25, 2023 Making Cents International and USAID Online Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant threat to communities, businesses, employees, and the environments in which they operate, costings the global economy an estimated US $1. 5 trillion each year. |
LibraryIn the past month, 12 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: Linking Gender, Climate Change and Security in the Pacific Islands Region: A Systematic Review January 1, 2023 | Elise Howard This systematic review aims to address gaps in understanding how concepts of gender, climate change and security are given meaning and linked in empirical scholarship within the Pacific Islands Region.January 1, 2023 | Joseph I. Uduji and Nduka E.N. Okolo-Obasi The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the multinational oil companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Nigeria. |
JobsPlease visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities. Belgium: Gender Advisor - Brussels, Belgium (National) July 14, 2023 | Geneva Call MissionGeneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence. |
International NewsIn the past month, 7 international news items on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace were posted on our website. The following is a sampling: Iraq/Kurdistan: Baghdad, Kurds Close to Deal to Resume Iraq’s Northern Oil Exports April 1, 2023 | Rowena Edwards, Ahmed Rasheed, and Orhan Coskun, Reuters Iraq's federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) are close to striking a deal aimed at resuming northern oil exports, four sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Saturday.Myanmar: Illegal Gold Mining Threatens Myanmar’s Largest Natural Lake [Video] April 1, 2023 | Radio Free Asia Aggressive and unregulated gold mining since Myanmar’s military coup two years ago has ravaged the land around Indawgyi Lake.Climate Change: What Does the Sixth IPCC Synthesis Report Say about Climate Security and Peace? March 30, 2023 | Sinéad Barry and Alexandra Steinkraus, Climate Diplomacy The culmination of the IPCC Sixth Assessment cycle, the recently published synthesis report makes clear the contribution of climate change to global security. |
Blogs & OpinionsIn the past month, 8 blogs & opinion pieces on gender, natural resources, climate, and peace were posted on our website. Here is a sampling: Growing Climate Crisis Fuels Gender-Based Violence According to UN Report July 6, 2023 | Anupama Patel The growing climate crisis does intersect with raging gender-based violence around the world, according to a recent statistical report by the United Nations Organisation.Climate Response for Drylands Must Include Women June 17, 2023 | Tiina Vähänen and Fidaa F. Haddad In the world’s drylands, which are home to nearly 40% of the global population, women are feeling the effects of climate change.The Impact of Climate Change on Women and What Investors Can Do March 7, 2023 | Morgan Stanley Climate-related issues such as water scarcity, natural disasters and access to electricity have a disproportionate effect on at-risk female populations. Here’s what investors can do. |
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Compiled by Carrie Hanks, 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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