Inclusive Governance
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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
Library
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
Blog
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,…
Uganda: Young Women in Uganda Lead Nationwide Action Against Climate Change
International
Over the last two years, Uganda has seen a flowering of climate activism led by young women and girls.
Myanmar: Establishing Community-Managed Fish Conservation Zones in the Sittaung River, Myanmar
International
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…
Breaking the Silos: A New U.S. Strategy Linking Gender Equality & Climate Action
International
Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment strengthens our ability to combat climate change, helping us to reduce emissions and build resilience.
Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraq Increases Financial Support for Kurdish Autonomous Region
International
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…
Dominican Republic/Haiti: Dominican Republic to Seal Dajabon Border with Haiti in Canal Dispute
International
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…
India: New Delhi Declaration Accepts Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on Women
International
‘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
International
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,…
FIFA and ASEAN Look to Expand Partnership to Cover Gender Equality and Climate Change
International
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…
Food Insecurity Affects More Women Than Men, UN Report Says
International
The 2023 United Nations' State of food security and Nutrition in the World (Sofi) report has revealed that up to 783 million people around the…
Climate and Gender at Center of Australian Aid Revamp in Indo-Pacific
International
SYDNEY — Australia will put climate change and gender at the heart of its international aid program in a policy revamp designed to compete with China's…
US and Pacific Islands Elevate Women’s Leadership in Climate Security in Two-day Workshop
International
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Office of Women, Peace & Security (WPS), the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA), and Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and…
Iran/Kuwait: Iranian Envoy, Kuwaiti FM Discuss Disputed Oil Field
International
The credentials of newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Totonchi were presented to Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah al-Jaber al-Sabah on Thursday, according to…