Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace

Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace

Issue #73 – April 17, 2025

Spotlight

This month's guest Spotlight was written by Abigail Robinson (Founder, Continua) and Emilia Stark (Intern, Continua & African Diaspora Policy Centre): 

Regeneration and Care: A Paradigm Shift

April 15, 2025 | Abigail Robinson and Emilia Stark

Interlocking Crises and Old Paradigms

A growing number of communities worldwide are affected by a changing climate, widespread harm to the environment, and the risks of insecurity and violence that accompany these developments.

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Announcements

Last Call: 2025 Gender Interest Group Survey

April 15, 2025

Fill out our 2025 Gender Interest Group Survey here! Deadline: April 30th

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Events

Advocate for Gender and Environmental Peacebuilding at These Events in 2025!

March 15, 2025 - 2025-12-31

Environmental Peacebuilding Association

Check out these exciting 2025 events in our infographic!

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Library

L'Entraide en Temps de Crise : Étude de Cas Tchad

April 3, 2025 | Cécile Petitdemange and Aline Hubert

This case study was chosen because Chad is one of the most vulnerable countries and the least prepared for climate change, and is very frequently impacted by flooding.

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Women as Actors of Change: Climate, Peace, and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean

March 7, 2025 | Palou Zuniga and Madurga Lopez

Key Messages

The interconnections between gender, climate, and security in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are underexplored, though critical.

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Jobs

Fiji: Coordinator, Women in Leadership Program

April 9, 2025 | Pacific Community

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947.

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Ethiopia: Gender and Inclusion Technical Expert

March 27, 2025 | International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

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USA: Junior Professional Officer - Ethics Analyst

March 27, 2025 | UNFPA

IMPORTANT: This JPO Position is funded by the Government of Finland and open only to nationals of Finland.

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International

Afghanistan: Ghor Farmer Women - From Flooding to Greenhouses Revival

March 27, 2025 | Nasrin Sayedi

Some women farmers in western Ghor province have begun efforts to restore their flood- affected agricultural lands and gardens in spring.

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Thailand: Two New Initiatives Launched on Gender Equality and Peacebuilding in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces

March 26, 2025 | Montira Narkvichien and Naruedee Janthasing

Two new community-based initiatives were launched during a recent mission to Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces (SBPs) by UN Women’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific and Representative in Thailand, Christine Arab, alongside…

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Colombia: Only 26% of Rural Women Own the Land They Work

March 19, 2025

In the furrows of the earth, where life and hope germinate, Colombian peasant women have forged a path of struggle and resistance.

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Global: How Funders are Addressing Climate-Driven Violence for Women Workers

March 7, 2025 | Devex Partnerships

Climate change is a threat multiplier, amplifying existing risks and vulnerabilities, including structural inequality and workplace exploitation, which has been found to drive more extreme gender-based violence and harassment — or GBVH —…

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Eswatini: How One Woman is Breaking Barriers to Amplify Women's Voices in Peacebuilding Across Southern Africa

March 4, 2025 | Women's Peace And Humanitarian Fund

Vimbai Kapurura is the Executive Director of Women Unlimited, a grassroots women’s rights organization working to promote the rights and leadership of women, girls, and marginalized groups in Eswatini and southern Africa.

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Kenya: Kiambu Women Redefining Roles in Coffee Sector

February 28, 2025 | Yvonne Wangeci

Women in Kiambu are transforming Kenya’s coffee industry through empowerment and innovation, challenging traditional barriers and redefining their role in the sector.

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Compiled by Maria Camilla Cadonicci, Erin Czelusniak, Eva Garces-Foley, Clare Hill, Natalia Jimenez, and Maryruth Belsey Priebe

Edited by Madeleine Loll

Coordinated by Mara Pusic 

Designed by Graham Campbell

Managed and Published by Silja Halle and Carl Bruch

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