International News

Nigeria: HD Forum Strengthens Women’s Engagement in Climate-Related Peacemaking in Nigeria

Nov 6, 2023 | Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

To support strategic roles for women in climate-focused peacemaking in Nigeria, the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) is hosting a three-day workshop on 7-9 November…

Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdistan’s Oil Fields Lead Iraq’s Production Rise

Oct 18, 2023 | Oil & Gas Middle East

Kurdistan's oil fields outshine federal counterparts as Iraq's production edges up in September, revealing regional variations and production dynamics.

In This Exhibition, Gender Meets Climate Activism. It’s a Lot.

Oct 18, 2023 | Emily LaBarge

“We won’t play nature to your culture,” declares a 1983 work by the American artist Barbara Kruger, known for her biting pairings of text and…

Israel: White Phosphorus Used in Gaza, Lebanon

Oct 12, 2023 | Human Rights Watch

Israel’s use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries, Human Rights Watch said…

Empowering Rural Women: The Transformative Role of Female Agronomists

Oct 12, 2023

In the global battle against hunger and the pursuit of sustainable food systems, rural women play a pivotal, yet often unrecognized, role. Through the voices…

Call for Adequate Women Involvement in Climate Action

Oct 11, 2023 | Waweru Wairimu, Nation

The 8th Annual National Indigenous Women Conference brought together human rights defenders and indigenous women from 26 counties and neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania.

Climate Crisis Is ‘Not Gender Neutral’: UN Calls for More Policy Focus on Women

Oct 10, 2023 | Sarah Johnson, The Guardian

Only a third of countries with climate crisis plans include access to sexual, maternal and newborn health services, UNFPA report finds.

H.E. Razan Al Mubarak Unveils Steps Supporting Women’s Leadership in Climate Diplomacy

Oct 9, 2023 | Climate Champions

Razan Al Mubarak, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, announces support to advance women’s representation and gender parity at the upcoming climate summit.

Ukraine: Fires in Askania-Nova: Consequences of Military Occupation of a Reserve

Oct 8, 2023 | Victoria Hubareva, Ukraine War Environmental Consequences Work Group

The Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve in the Kherson region has been under occupation since the first day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Founded by the…

UK: London Exhibition Explores the Link Between Gender and Ecology

Oct 6, 2023 | Gretchen Smail, Smithsonian Magazine

“Re/Sisters,” now open at the Barbican Art Gallery, features the works of nearly 50 women and nonbinary artists.

Climate Change: Cyclone Daniel: A ‘Natural’ Disaster Exacerbated by Climate Change and Political Instability

Oct 2, 2023 | Drew Marcantonio and Jason Miklian

Cyclone Daniel may be the deadliest natural disaster in the Mediterranean’s history. Daniel made landfall in Libya on September 10, after months of unrelenting drought.…

Bangladesh: UN Recommends that Bangladesh Take Gender-Responsive Climate Action

Sep 29, 2023 | Sm Najmus Sakib, AA

As Bangladesh’s coastal south-central region explores challenges women face, UN highlights actions to address gender inequality, empowerment.

DRC: DR Congo Wants to Move up the Battery Supply Chain

Sep 29, 2023 | Jonas Gerding, Deutsche Welle

The African country aims to process its own raw materials rather than simply exporting them. To succeed, the country needs roads, electricity and skilled workers.

Myanmar: Establishing Community-Managed Fish Conservation Zones in the Sittaung River, Myanmar

Sep 20, 2023 | International Union for Conservation of Nature

Historically in Myanmar, fishing rights were awarded to businesses with little if any community benefit. Under the National League for Democracy (NLD) government, new fisheries…

Uganda: Young Women in Uganda Lead Nationwide Action Against Climate Change

Sep 20, 2023 | UN Women

Over the last two years, Uganda has seen a flowering of climate activism led by young women and girls.

Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraq Increases Financial Support for Kurdish Autonomous Region

Sep 18, 2023 | Al Jazeera

Iraq’s federal government is giving the administration of the semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region more money to allow it to pay salaries. Sunday’s decision was announced…

Breaking the Silos: A New U.S. Strategy Linking Gender Equality & Climate Action

Sep 18, 2023 | Aubrey R. Paris, US State Department

Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment strengthens our ability to combat climate change, helping us to reduce emissions and build resilience.

Conflict Minerals: Tin Producer Minsur Launches Digital Tracing System for Conflict-Free Metals

Sep 12, 2023 | The Deep Dive

One of the world’s leading tin producers is embarking on a transformative journey towards enhanced transparency and ethical sourcing in the mining industry. Minsur SA,…

Liberia: RICCE Wants Gender Mainstreamed In Oil Palm Development Fund Bill

Sep 12, 2023 | GNNLiberia

The Rural Integrated Center for Community Empowerment (RICCE) wants gender mainstreamed into the Oil Palm Development Fund Bill currently being scrutinized by civil society organizations,…

Empowering Change: Highlights from the High-Level Regional Workshop on Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction in Eastern Africa by UNESCO

Sep 11, 2023 | UNESCO

Delegates from a diverse range of stakeholders in 10 Eastern African countries converged in Nairobi from August 22nd to 24th, 2023 for the High-Level Regional…

Dominican Republic/Haiti: Dominican Republic to Seal Dajabon Border with Haiti in Canal Dispute

Sep 11, 2023 | Reuters

The Dominican Republic will seal its border with Haiti in its northern Dajabon province if a conflict over access to water from a shared river…

Kenya: Women Climate Activists Dismiss Nairobi Declaration as 'False Solutions'

Sep 11, 2023 | Moraa Obiria, Agatha Gichana, and Kamau Maichuhie, Nation

The activists said the declaration left out the 'core agents who drive adaptation and mitigation solutions'.

Empowering Change: Highlights from the High-Level Regional Workshop on Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction in Eastern Africa by UNESCO

Sep 11, 2023 | UNESCO

Delegates from a diverse range of stakeholders in 10 Eastern African countries converged in Nairobi from August 22nd to 24th, 2023 for the High-Level Regional…

G20 Summit 2023: Accelerate Climate Action With Gender Equality At Its Core

Sep 9, 2023 | BQ Prime

In the G20 Declaration, the countries underscored the fundamental importance of gender equality and acknowledged its multiplier effect in realizing the 2030 Agenda.

India: New Delhi Declaration Accepts Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on Women

Sep 9, 2023 | The Hindu

‘We commit to close gender gaps, promote full, equal, effective women’s participation in the economy as decision-makers,’ the G-20 declaration said.

Afghanistan: Taliban Sell Afghanistan’s Mines Despite Sanctions

Sep 8, 2023 | New Delhi Times

The Taliban, facing international sanctions and a dire economic outlook at home, have intensified efforts to leverage Afghanistan’s vast natural resources. From oil to copper,…

Kenya: Commonwealth Pushes for Gender Equality in Climate Action

Sep 4, 2023 | Kamau Maichuhie, Nation

The Commonwealth has come up with a roadmap towards better representation of women and girls in decision-making and for greater protection against gender-based violence.

Gambia: Upper Nuimi Chief Warns against Farmer/Livestock Conflict

Sep 4, 2023 | Haruna Kuyateh, TheVoice

The Chief of Upper Niumi, Momodou Chatty Cham, has warned against the unleashing of cattle and sheep in farms as he expressed optimism for bumper harvests in this year’s cropping…

Food Security: US Intel: Ukraine War caused ‘One of the Most Disruptive Periods’ for Global Food Security

Aug 30, 2023 | Katie Bo Lillis, CNN

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused deep disruptions in the global food supply, raising prices and increasing the risk of food insecurity in poorer nations in…

FIFA and ASEAN Look to Expand Partnership to Cover Gender Equality and Climate Change

Aug 30, 2023 | INSIDEFIFA

FIFA and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are hoping to expand their existing partnership to cover climate change and gender equality in the…