International News
When It Comes to Women, COP28 ‘Fell Short’
Dec 14, 2023
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Lauren Wolfe, Women's Medica Center
Historically underrepresented in policymaking positions and discussions, women were vocal at COP28, which concluded on Tuesday, if only because the conference in Dubai scheduled events like a…
Cambodia: The Intractable Problem of Land Grabbing in Cambodia
Dec 11, 2023
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François Camps, Equal Times
Here in the heart of the northern province of Preah Vihear, 150 kilometres from the temples of Angkor, the issue of land use has been…
At COP28, Indigenous Women Have a Message for Leaders: Look at What We’re Doing. And Listen
Dec 11, 2023
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Uzmi Athar, AP News
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With a sprig of leaves and rainwater carried from her island in the Philippines, Grace Talawag delivered a prayer…
Bangladesh Highlights Women’s Leadership in Climate Adaptation at COP 28
Dec 7, 2023
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Dilruba Haider
“We need to see how women’s powerful voice at the decision-making table can be ensured so that they can decide for themselves,” said Saber Hossain…
Sahel: Climate Change, Conflict and Displacement across the Sahel
Dec 7, 2023
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Rick de Satgé, Land Portal
In a 2009 TED Talk with over 35 million views, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks about the danger of a single story and the…
Indonesia: Indonesia's Transgender Theatre Group is Fighting Climate and Gender Stigma
Dec 7, 2023
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Leo Galuh, Fair Planet
Trans people are disproportionately affected by climate change, and in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, the trans community is taking matters into its own hands.
SIPRI’s Environment of Peace Initiative Is Recognized with Award for Innovation in Global Security
Dec 5, 2023
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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
SIPRI’s Environment of Peace initiative was awarded third place in the 2023 Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation in Global Security. Claire…
COP28 Debuts Partnership To Empower Women in Climate Crisis Response
Dec 5, 2023
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Steven Ganot, The Media Line
At the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, the UN launched a new partnership endorsed by…
COP28: Women and Climate Advocates Driving Forward Change Together
Dec 4, 2023
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UN News
Hillary Clinton (centre) and other panelists pose together following a discussion on gender and climate.
COP28: Funding for Tackling Gender-Based Violence Amid Climate Change Surpasses $16 Million Following Pledge by Norwegian Government
Dec 4, 2023
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IUCN
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) announced a contribution of US$ 2.8 million to IUCN’s Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Environments (RISE) grants challenge.
As Climate Change Pushes Millions of Women into Poverty, UN Women Calls for a New Feminist Climate Justice Approach
Dec 4, 2023
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UN Women
Dubai/New York — On today’s gender day at the UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, UN Women launched its “Feminist climate justice: A framework for action” report.
Climate Security: EEARTH: A Groundbreaking Climate Security Early Warning System
Dec 2, 2023
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International Crisis Group
Led by Crisis Group’s Future of Conflict Program, the Environmental Early Action and Risk Tracking Hub (EEARTH) is an innovative climate security early warning system…
Gender Equality Goals Under Threat in Climate Crisis-Hit Countries, Says UN
Dec 1, 2023
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Weronika Strzyżyńska
The climate crisis threatens the chances of gender equality being achieved in the countries most vulnerable to global heating, the UN has said.As Cop28 opens in Dubai,…
Climate Change: Secretary General at COP28: Climate Change Matters for Our Security, and Therefore It Matters to NATO
Dec 1, 2023
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Attending the COP28 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai on Friday (1 December 2023), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined that “climate change matters…
Gender Equality Goals Under Threat in Climate Crisis-Hit Countries, Says UN
Dec 1, 2023
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Weronika Strzyżyńska, The Guardian
Climate-related disasters disproportionately affect women and girls as reproductive services crumble and gender-based violence rises.
Iraq/Russia: Russia Takes Control of Iraq’s Biggest Oil Discovery for 20 Years
Nov 28, 2023
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Simon Watkins, OilPrice.com
Preliminary estimates suggested that Iraq’s Eridu oil field holds between 7-10 billion barrels of reserves. The Eridu field - part of Iraq’s Block 10 exploration…
UAE: Razan Al Mubarak Unveils High-Profile Gender and Environmental Data Conference
Nov 28, 2023
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Zawya
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: - In a compelling call for action, Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, emphasized…
These Fund Managers are Putting Climate + Gender Strategies Into Action
Nov 14, 2023
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Jessica Pothering, Impact Alpha
It’s early days, but investors are waking up to the outsized impact potential of investing at the intersection of climate action and women’s and girls’…
Iraq/Turkey: Explainer: Why Oil Flows through the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline Have Been Halted
Nov 13, 2023
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Maha El Dahan and Ahmed Rasheed, Reuters
Crude oil flows from northern Iraq to Turkey halted for more than seven months could start flowing again this week after Baghdad said it had…
Afghanistan: Exploration of Major Iron Mine Begun in Herat
Nov 10, 2023
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TOLOnews
The exploration process of a major iron mine was kicked off on Thursday in the Ghorian district of the province of Herat. Over $5.5 billion…
Nigerian Women Face Steep Climb for Gender Equality
Nov 10, 2023
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Oluwabukola Adimula
Women across the globe have long been subjugated to discriminatory treatment, cast in an archaic belief system that paints them as an inferior gender devoid of…
Gender, Agriculture, and Climate Change with Dr. Maureen Miruka
Nov 9, 2023
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New Security Beat
In the first episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Dr. Maureen Miruka, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Research at CARE USA.…
Sudan/South Sudan: South Sudan Urges Warring Parties in Sudan to Protect Oil Infrastructure
Nov 8, 2023
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Sudan Tribune
South Sudan has urged warring parties in Sudan to preserve and protect oil infrastructure, amid concerns over a possible halt in the oil flow.
The Next Feminist Wave: Heat
Nov 7, 2023
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Emily Hardy
The summer of 2023 featured some of the hottest days ever recorded. Feminists should be alarmed.
Climate change may not seem like a feminist issue on its face.…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdistan Warns Gas Company of Deals with Iraq
Nov 7, 2023
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Dilshad Anwar, Voice of America
The Kurdistan regional government's Ministry of Natural Resources has warned the United Arab Emirates-based energy firm Dana Gas against any agreement with the Iraqi government…
Nigeria: HD Forum Strengthens Women’s Engagement in Climate-Related Peacemaking in Nigeria
Nov 6, 2023
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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…
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2023
Nov 6, 2023
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Sumit Arora, Adda247
The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on November 6th each year, is a significant global…
In This Exhibition, Gender Meets Climate Activism. It’s a Lot.
Oct 18, 2023
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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…
Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdistan’s Oil Fields Lead Iraq’s Production Rise
Oct 18, 2023
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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.
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…