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On the Climate Crisis, We Are All Suffering, But Women from the South Are Suffering More

Jan 4, 2024 | Laila Hanifah

In the post-Cold War era, as the risk of major armed conflicts and wars between states declined, other threats of a non-war nature began to…

A Mother, a Daughter, a Deadly Journey

Dec 28, 2023 | Michael Barbaro, NY Times

With mountains, intense mud, fast-running rivers and thick rainforest, the Darién Gap, a strip of terrain connecting South and Central America, is one of the…

Ukraine/Russia: Russia Covered up and Undercounted True Human Cost of Floodings after Dam Explosion, AP Investigation Finds

Dec 28, 2023 | Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, Associated Press

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…

Nature-Based Solutions and Intersectional Gender at COP28

Dec 28, 2023 | Marisa O. Ensor

Climate change is having devastating effects on societies and ecosystems. Nature-based solutions can and should play a significant role in mitigating and adapting to the…

Second Issue of the Environment and Security Journal Published

Dec 26, 2023 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association and SAGE

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) and SAGE are delighted to announce the publication of the next issue of "Environment and Security" (vol. 1, issue 3/4). …

Programme Officer - Women, Peace and Security & Disaster Risk Reduction, Kampala, Uganda

Dec 21, 2023 | UN Women

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programming are one of the priority areas for Uganda. The programming supports Uganda to…

Remote: Emergency WASH and Gender Advisor

Dec 20, 2023 | CARE

* Remote to CARE USA hub countries.

CARE Humanitarian team is seeking an Emergency WASH and Gender Advisor, who will provide specialized support to CARE emergency…

Pakistan: Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor

Dec 20, 2023 | Winrock International

Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) AdvisorIslamabad, Pakistan

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world…

Women Play Significant Roles in Peacebuilding Efforts Bringing Communities Together.

Dec 19, 2023 | Catherine Gaku Njeru

Emphasizing the active involvement and leadership of women in peace processes goes beyond a request from African women to be part of discussions for the…

Climate Change is Not Gender Neutral: The Need for a Just Transition

Dec 18, 2023 | Emily Williams

There has been strong debate around the success of COP28 and the lack of ambition in moving away from fossil fuels, but even in this…

COP28’s Opportunity to Empower Women-Led Climate Action

Dec 17, 2023 | Nicoline De Haan

Of all the announcements made at COP28, the start of Brazil’s presidency of the G20 may prove to be among the most significant in the…

Democracy and Climate Politics Are Set to Collide Next Year

Dec 17, 2023 | David Fickling

As the dust settles on the COP28 climate summit that concluded last week in Dubai, a sobering reality is looming. After the legalistic niceties of…

Stakeholders Explore Dynamics Around Intersection of Climate Change, Gender-Based Violence

Dec 17, 2023 | Enviro News

Development Impact Pathfinders Initiative (Devimpath) in partnership with Centre for 21st Century Issues (21st) on December 5, 2023, hosted a virtual workshop that brought together…

Afghanistan: Power Supply from Kajaki Dam Stopped for 40 Days

Dec 16, 2023 | Rizwanullah Bilal, Pajhwok Afghan News

Power supply from the Kajaki dam has been stopped for 40 days due to a shortage water in southern Helmand province, an official said.

When It Comes to Women, COP28 ‘Fell Short’

Dec 14, 2023 | Lauren Wolfe, Women's Medica Center

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…

EnPAx Announces Travel Grant Process for Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding

Dec 12, 2023 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

To ensure diversity of presenter viewpoints and background at the Third Conference, the Conference Organizing Committee has launched an "Assist a Scholar" campaign to raise…

At COP28, Indigenous Women Have a Message for Leaders: Look at What We’re Doing. And Listen

Dec 11, 2023 | Uzmi Athar, AP News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With a sprig of leaves and rainwater carried from her island in the Philippines, Grace Talawag delivered a prayer…

Cambodia: The Intractable Problem of Land Grabbing in Cambodia

Dec 11, 2023 | François Camps, Equal Times

Here in the heart of the northern province of Preah Vihear, 150 kilometres from the temples of Angkor, the issue of land use has been…

Indonesia: Indonesia's Transgender Theatre Group is Fighting Climate and Gender Stigma

Dec 7, 2023 | Leo Galuh, Fair Planet

Trans people are disproportionately affected by climate change, and in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, the trans community is taking matters into its own hands. 

Sahel: Climate Change, Conflict and Displacement across the Sahel

Dec 7, 2023 | Rick de Satgé, Land Portal

In a 2009  TED Talk  with over 35 million views, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks about the danger of a single story and the…

Bangladesh Highlights Women’s Leadership in Climate Adaptation at COP 28

Dec 7, 2023 | Dilruba Haider

“We need to see how women’s powerful voice at the decision-making table can be ensured so that they can decide for themselves,” said Saber Hossain…

SIPRI’s Environment of Peace Initiative Is Recognized with Award for Innovation in Global Security

Dec 5, 2023 | Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

SIPRI’s Environment of Peace initiative was awarded third place in the 2023 Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation in Global Security. Claire…

Women, Peace and Security: Opportunities to Respond to Climate and Environment Risks

Dec 5, 2023 | Sian Wrigley

A comprehensive approach to addressing the human security risks posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution is needed – one that supports consideration across…

COP28 Debuts Partnership To Empower Women in Climate Crisis Response

Dec 5, 2023 | Steven Ganot, The Media Line

At the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, the UN launched a new partnership endorsed by…

COP28: Women and Climate Advocates Driving Forward Change Together

Dec 4, 2023 | UN News

Hillary Clinton (centre) and other panelists pose together following a discussion on gender and climate.

As Climate Change Pushes Millions of Women into Poverty, UN Women Calls for a New Feminist Climate Justice Approach

Dec 4, 2023 | UN Women

Dubai/New York — On today’s gender day at the UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, UN Women launched its “Feminist climate justice: A framework for action” report.

Women at the Crossroads of Climate Change: AIIB Lessons Learned in Gender-Responsive Finance

Dec 4, 2023 | Philip Martin, Seleha Lockwood, Irem Kizilca, and Jing-Yuan Deng

The unequal impact of climate change on women and the importance of gender-responsive climate finance is widely acknowledged. Considering the key role of women and…

Empowering Change: The Crucial Intersection Between Gender and Climate

Dec 4, 2023 | Laura Piovesan

In the face of two of today's most pressing challenges—climate change and escalating social inequalities— it is clear that we need to radically rethink our…

COP28: Funding for Tackling Gender-Based Violence Amid Climate Change Surpasses $16 Million Following Pledge by Norwegian Government

Dec 4, 2023 | IUCN

The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) announced a contribution of US$ 2.8 million to IUCN’s Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Environments (RISE) grants challenge.

Climate Security: EEARTH: A Groundbreaking Climate Security Early Warning System

Dec 2, 2023 | International Crisis Group

Led by Crisis Group’s Future of Conflict Program, the Environmental Early Action and Risk Tracking Hub (EEARTH) is an innovative climate security early warning system…