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Afghanistan: This Forestry Project in Afghanistan is Pushing Women to the Forefront of Climate Action
International
Zahra remembers what it was like to have predictable agricultural yields. The mother of six, who lives in Afghanistan’s Bamyan province, farms barley, potato and…
Israel/Palestine: How Israel’s Flooding of Gaza’s Tunnels Will Impact Freshwater Supply
International
Israel confirmed this week that its troops are pumping seawater into a network of tunnels in Gaza, a method environmentalists say could violate international law…
Liberia: Meet the Woman on the Frontline of Conservation in Liberia
International
31-year-old Grace Zansi was obsessed with the rampant butchering of wildlife in her hometown, Beo Bongarplay, Nimba County.
“I felt bad when I saw people killing…
Nigeria: WOPEGEE Trains Stakeholders on Gender-Responsive Approach to Disaster Management
International
China/Philippines/South China Sea: Philippines to Explore Oil-Rich Waters amid China Tension: ‘It’s Quite Urgent That We Start Now’
International
The Philippines is building defence alliances with the US and other security partners to help pave the way for resource exploration in the oil-and-gas-rich…
Another Layer of Misery: Women in Gaza Struggle to Find Menstrual Pads, Running Water
International
Heba Usrof, a young woman in Gaza, is running out of options to deal with her menstrual cycle. Pads have disappeared from pharmacies and stores.…
COP29 Position Paper: Finance for Climate Justice in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings
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The COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, is proclaimed “the finance COP”. It will focus on aligning climate financing to the global goals set in the Paris…
Women and the Marine Environment in International Law
Briefs & Development
International environmental law-making (IEL) now increasingly highlights the importance of ensuring that women are enabled to play a key role in environmental management and decision-making…
From Forests to Frontlines: Echoes of Ecofeminism and Antimilitarism in Congo's Struggle
Briefs & Development
Amidst the tumultuous currents of our world, rife with armed conflicts, rampant militarism, forced displacements, humanitarian crises, and the unsettling rise of far-right ideologies, ecofeminists…
The Role of Women Leadership in Environmental Management
Briefs & Development
Women provide environmental management with unique perspectives, skills, and talents that help improve sustainability and conservation. This chapter examines women's unique position in environmental management,…
Natural Disasters, Foreign Direct Investment; and Women's Rights in Developing Countries
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We examine the conditions under which women's economic and political status is less vulnerable in the aftermath of natural disasters. We theorize that women in…
Women and Indigenous Resource Conflict Resolution Options in Uganda’s Oil Region: A Case of Barazas
Briefs & Development
Resource ownership has been associated with power, which has been greatly influenced by patriarchy. The role of women in organising, planning, allocating, and controlling the…
Transforming Water Security through Women's Leadership
Briefs & Development
Today, more than two billion people experience water scarcity in some form. Without intervention, that figure could increase to 3.2 billion people within two decades.…
Empowering Women, Peace and Security in the Coral Triangle: Bridging Civil-Military and State Boundaries to Tackle Maritime Environmental Crimes
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The Coral Triangle, spanning Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste, is renowned for its unparalleled marine biodiversity. The region is…
Empowering Women, Peace and Security in the Coral Triangle: Bridging Civil-Military and State Boundaries to Tackle Maritime Environmental Crimes
Library
The Coral Triangle is renowned for its unparalleled marine biodiversity and provides food security to over 130 million people living in and around the region.…
Exploring Environmental Violence: Perspectives, Experience, Expression, and Engagement
Briefs & Development
The contributors to this book represent a wide breadth of scholarly approaches, including law, social and environmental science, engineering, as well as from the arts…
Women Leaders in Environmental Management
Briefs & Development
This book chapter explores the significant role of women leaders in environmental management and their impact on sustainable development. Historically, women have been underrepresented in…
When It Comes to Women, COP28 ‘Fell Short’
International
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…
Gender Equality Goals Under Threat in Climate Crisis-Hit Countries, Says UN
International
Climate-related disasters disproportionately affect women and girls as reproductive services crumble and gender-based violence rises.
Climate Change: Secretary General at COP28: Climate Change Matters for Our Security, and Therefore It Matters to NATO
International
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…
UAE: Razan Al Mubarak Unveils High-Profile Gender and Environmental Data Conference
International
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…
Iraq/Russia: Russia Takes Control of Iraq’s Biggest Oil Discovery for 20 Years
International
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…
Iraq/Turkey: Explainer: Why Oil Flows through the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline Have Been Halted
International
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…
Nigerian Women Face Steep Climb for Gender Equality
International
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
International
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
International
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
International
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
International
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
International
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…
The Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on Women: A Closer Look Ahead of COP28
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The upcoming 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled to convene in Dubai,…