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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
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…
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.
South Sudan: UNMISS Peacekeepers from China Share Sustainable Farming Tips with Local Authorities
International
Ongoing conflict in bordering Sudan has cut off imports into Western Bahr El Ghazal, raising concerns about food security. Chinese Blue Helmets serving for peace in this young…
Ukraine: Ukraine Dam's Destruction Increases Mines Threat: Red Cross
International
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine will have a catastrophic effect on locating landmines in the affected region, the Red Cross warned Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Rainstorms, Floods Kill 42, Destroy 20,000 Acres of Land in Afghanistan
International
Torrential rains and flooding have claimed the lives of 42 people and injured 45 others over the past month in Afghanistan, a spokesman for National…
Micronesia: Journal Gives Closer Look at Mental Health, Gender Identity, Environmental Responsibility
International
College students from across Micronesia take a closer look at mental health, gender identity and environmental responsibility in the recently released second volume of the…
Afghanistan: Locust Outbreak in Afghanistan’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Wheat Harvest
International
The northern “breadbasket” of Afghanistan is battling a potentially devastating outbreak of locusts that threaten to eat their way through up to a quarter of…
AIM for Climate Summit Highlights Private Sector Investment in Driving Climate Action, Crucial Role of Women’s Leadership
International
WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 — The second day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit kicked off with keynote remarks from His Excellency Engineer…
Bangladesh: In Coastal Bangladesh, Climate Change Devastates Women’s Reproductive Health
International
The region’s low-lying river delta can do only so much to stave off the rising sea, where even a few millimeters per year mean saltier…
Liberia: Depletion of Liberia’s Forest and Revenue Loss Blamed on Weak Enforcement of Regulations – A Call for FDA’s Timely Intervention
International
An independent investigation on the operations of logging companies in Sinoe County has established that three companies are in breach of the forestry law of…
Global Citizen NOW: How We Drove Impact and Action on Climate, Gender Equality, and More
International
Over two days, activists and leaders discussed solutions to the world's biggest problems.
Colombia: Colombia's New Security Policy Faces Challenges on Environmental Aims
International
Colombia’s new security policy has put the fight against deforestation front and center, but several challenges loom ahead of its implementation. The “Security, Defense and…
Tonga: In Tonga, Illuminating the Connections Between Gender and the Environment
International
Gender plays a crucial role in mediating the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, with unequal resource distribution, discriminatory social norms and other gender…
Malawi: In Malawi, Female Fish Traders Mobilise Against Transactional Sex
International
A new women’s collective is helping fishmongers diversify incomes as declining fish populations lead to increased sex-for-fish requests in Malawi.
Death Threats, Trolling and Sexist Abuse: Climate Scientists Report Online Attacks
International
Survey highlights experiences of dozens of climate researchers who have endured online harassment related to their work.
The Hidden Role of Food in Urban Conflicts in Central America
International
Extreme water events have been shown to affect human security in many ways. In a research article published today in the new journal Nature Water…
Liberia: The Illegal Turkish Loggers Depleting Liberia's Forest
International
International Women’s Day: Our Planet Needs Gender Justice
International
Although women bear the brunt of environmental injustice, they’re also leading the way to save our planet. Find out why we celebrate International Women’s Day…