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Nigeria: The Nigerian Activist Trying to Sell Plants to the Oil Company That Destroyed Them

Sep 3, 2021 | Ruth Maclean

“I need to help my women to stand,” says Martha Agbani, who helped a group of women from the Niger Delta build a flourishing mangrove…

Ethiopia: Women and Girls Bear Significant Costs of Ethiopian Conflict

Sep 3, 2021 | UNFPA

Since conflict between federal and regional forces erupted in Tigray in north Ethiopia last November, some 2 million Tigrayans have been displaced with thousands fleeing…

To Address Climate Change, Address Gender Inequity

Sep 3, 2021 | Elizabeth Chun Hye Lee

Hurricane Ida has devastated communities in Louisiana, leaving many without electricity during one of the hottest months of the year. Because of a lack of…

Colombia: Study Shows Colombian Guerrillas Were Guardians of the Forest

Sep 3, 2021 | Luke Taylor, Discover

When Colombia’s largest guerrilla group laid down its weapons in 2016 as part of a landmark peace deal, it ushered in a new chapter in…

Ethiopia: Women and Girls Bear Significant Costs of Ethiopian Conflict

Sep 3, 2021 | UNFPA

Since conflict between federal and regional forces erupted in Tigray in north Ethiopia last November, some 2 million Tigrayans have been displaced with thousands fleeing…

It's Time to Let Young People Help Shape Climate Policy

Sep 1, 2021 | Jessica Cooke

The climate crisis is one of the defining injustices of our time, and young people will live with the consequences for the longest. It’s no…

Nigeria: Nigeria Tackling Gender-Based Violence Through Surveillance

Aug 31, 2021 | All Africa

Response to violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains extremely inadequate and barriers to reporting such assaults often make it hard for victims to seek…

Nigeria: Nigeria Tackling Gender-Based Violence Through Surveillance

Aug 31, 2021 | All Africa

Response to violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains extremely inadequate and barriers to reporting such assaults often make it hard for victims to seek…

Israel/Jordan: Drought Diplomacy Boosts Israel-Jordan Ties

Aug 31, 2021 | Al Jazeera

As scientific warnings of dire climate change-induced drought grow, many in Israel and Jordan cast worried eyes at the river running between them and the…

United Kingdom: Global Conservation and Environmental Specialist

Aug 28, 2021 | The HALO Trust

The world is seeing increased ambitions to limit the impact of climate change, and to improve the mitigation of environmental damage. COP26 will occur this…

Afghanistan: Afghan women's hard-won land rights seen at risk under Taliban

Aug 25, 2021 | Rina Chandran

The Taliban's return to power threatens Afghan women's hard-won property rights, with thousands who fled their homes during the militants' takeover at particular risk of…

The Climate Crisis Is Worse for Women. Here’s Why.

Aug 24, 2021 | Lauren Jackson

The world’s leading climate scientists issued a landmark report this month with their clearest clarion call to date: The climate crisis is here, it’s humanity’s fault,…

Liberia: Community Based CSOs Received Training In Gender Inclusion In Forest, Land Matters

Aug 24, 2021 | Global News Network

Community Based Organizations and Women Rights Groups in Bomi County have received training in gender inclusion in forest governance and land matters. The training was…

Iraq/Syria: Drought Sparks Fears That Millions in Syria and Iraq Will Go without Water

Aug 24, 2021 | National

Millions of people in Syria and Iraq face going without water, electricity and food amid rising temperatures, a lack of rainfall and drought, international aid…

Philippines: Sweden and UNDP Launch Partnership to Support Women, Peace and Security

Aug 23, 2021 | The Manila Times

The government of Sweden and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Philippines launched a new partnership to support the integration of the women,…

Philippines: Sweden and UNDP Launch Partnership to Support Women, Peace and Security

Aug 23, 2021 | The Manila Times

The government of Sweden and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in the Philippines launched a new partnership to support the integration of the women,…

Myanmar: Deforestation Surge Continues amid Deepening Uncertainty in Myanmar

Aug 23, 2021 | Carolyn Cowan, Mongabay

Amid the political turmoil following the Feb. 1 military coup, it appears that deforestation is ramping up in Tanintharyi, echoing wider patterns across Myanmar. New…

Environmental Peacebuilding Awards: Call for Nominations

Aug 22, 2021 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

To honor outstanding contributions to environmental peacebuilding, the Environmental Peacebuilding Association sponsors awards for leaders, practitioners, and researchers.

The Association is seeking nominations for awards to…

Amplify: Elevating Women’s Voices is Key to our Success in Tackling Climate Change

Aug 20, 2021 | Sierra Bien

After Climate Change Forced Her to Miss School, Meet the Activist Fighting Back

Aug 20, 2021 | Joe McCarthy

Aryaana Khan would rather not spend her days thinking about how humans are destroying the environment.

But no matter where she goes, the climate crisis has…

Afghanistan: Afghan Women Are Already Fading From Public View as Fear of the Taliban and Uncertainty Prevail

Aug 19, 2021 | Margherita Stancati and Jessica Donati

Dr. Zuhal used to drive herself to work.

This week, she started taking a taxi to avoid reprisals from the Taliban, who once banned women from…