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Ukraine/Russia: Russia Covered up and Undercounted True Human Cost of Floodings after Dam Explosion, AP Investigation Finds
International
The residents of Oleshky in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine could not identify many of those they buried after a catastrophic dam collapse in June sent water…
Afghanistan: Power Supply from Kajaki Dam Stopped for 40 Days
International
Power supply from the Kajaki dam has been stopped for 40 days due to a shortage water in southern Helmand province, an official said.
Indonesia: Indonesia's Transgender Theatre Group is Fighting Climate and Gender Stigma
International
Trans people are disproportionately affected by climate change, and in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, the trans community is taking matters into its own hands.
These Fund Managers are Putting Climate + Gender Strategies Into Action
International
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’…
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.…
Empowering Rural Women: The Transformative Role of Female Agronomists
International
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…
Ukraine: Fires in Askania-Nova: Consequences of Military Occupation of a Reserve
International
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
International
“Re/Sisters,” now open at the Barbican Art Gallery, features the works of nearly 50 women and nonbinary artists.
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.
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.
Gambia: Upper Nuimi Chief Warns against Farmer/Livestock Conflict
International
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
International
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…
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…
Colombia: The Secret to Colombia’s Drop in Deforestation? Armed Groups
International
In July, when Colombia announced that deforestation had dropped to the lowest level in nearly a decade, the news was hailed as a victory for…
Nigeria: UN Calls for Women's Inclusion in Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding in Nigeria
International
The Country Representative said women and girls must benefit from relief packages provided during the recovery phase of conflict.
Food Security: Recent Studies Support Dangerously Hungry’s Link Between Food Insecurity and Conflict
International
In April of this year, World Food Program USA launched a new report titled Dangerously Hungry: The Link Between Food Insecurity and Conflict. The report…
Nigeria: Essential Perceptions in Nigeria’s Herder Farmer Conflict
International
What does coffee have in common with violence in Nigeria? Not much. But one similarity comes to mind. Consider the following facts about America’s number…
Egypt/South Sudan: Egypt Supports Construction of 20 Solar Stations in South Sudan
International
Egypt has supported the construction of twenty solar-powered stations in South Sudan in order to meet the East African country’s sustainability standards. The development projects…
Climate and Gender at Center of Australian Aid Revamp in Indo-Pacific
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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…
Iraq: Water-Stressed Iraq Dries up Fish Farms
International
Drastic government measures have restricted water use for some purposes, including crop irrigation, and authorities have cracked down on illegal practices they long ignored.
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…
Afghanistan: Ground Water Levels Dropping in Afghanistan Due to Drought: Ministry
International
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Sadrazam Osmani said that level of ground water has dropped due to the recent drought in Afghanistan. Speaking…
Burkina Faso: Food Security in Burkina Faso Is Worsening amid Continued Conflict, Warns IRC
International
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling for international attention to the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, where almost 5 million people currently require humanitarian…
Gender Discrimination Inhibits Global Efforts to Tackle the Climate Crisis, Says New SIGI Report
International
Although many countries around the world have stepped up their efforts to tackle hidden and deep-rooted barriers to women’s empowerment over the last few years,…
Liberia: Liberia Records Tenth Largest Increase in Forest Loss Worldwide
International
Liberia recorded the tenth-largest increase in forest loss among countries across the world as of last year, according to a new study by an international…
In Central Asia, Female Leadership is Key to Climate and Drought Resilience
International
From potatoes grown in recycled sacks to “more crop per drop” fruit tree varieties, climate-smart and women-led agriculture initiatives became the center of discussions at…
Ukraine: Agencies Join Forces with Deminers to Reclaim Agricultural Land in Ukraine
International
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have designed a new joint programme for smallholder farmers and rural families most…
Hunger’s Rising but so is a Key Solution: Gender Equality
International
As more countries elevate women’s rights, they allow women better access in agriculture. Afghanistan’s acute hunger proves the point.