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Environmental Cooperation between India and Pakistan at Davos
Seeded on Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:55 PM EST (YouTube)
IEDS Director, Dr. Saleem Ali, speaks to Edie Lush at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland about his efforts along with other practitioners to promote cooperation between India and Pakistan.
Ten "Rules-of-Thumb" to Select Better Hydroelectricity Projects
Tue Dec 20, 2011 1:11 PM EST
Ten “Rules-of-Thumb” to select better hydroelectricity projects Guest post by Dr.
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The Kimberley Process on Conflict Diamonds: Quo Vadis?
Thu Dec 8, 2011 10:15 AM EST
By Ian Smillie, Development Consultant, based in Ottawa, and one of the founders of the Kimberley Process Early this week, Global Witness announced its withdrawal from the Kimberley Process, saying “The Kimberley Process’s refusal to evolve and address the clear l …
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Film screening of Fambul Tok, a film about the power of forgiveness
Mon Dec 5, 2011 12:21 AM EST
A summary article by Robin Orr, University of Vermont. As the bonfire blazes, a young woman emerges from the darkness. She hesitates, takes another step toward the fire, and begins to tell her story.
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DMZ Forum Conference at American Museum of Natural History on November 21
Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:13 AM EST
THE DMZ FORUM 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC “TOWARD A GREEN UNIFICATION ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA” November 21, 2011, 9:50 AM – 4:00 PM American Museum of Natural History (Kaufman Auditorium) …
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Beyond African Exceptionalism: Ecological Approaches to Improving the African Union
Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:12 PM EDT
A summary article by Robin Orr, University of Vermont Since ecological boundaries don’t necessarily correspond with geopolitical boundaries, no jurisdiction acting alone can protect these shared natural resources.
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Polar Diplomacy: Communities and Environment
Mon Oct 31, 2011 9:06 PM EDT
By Claire Polfus, University of Vermont Arctic diplomacy is not only about relations between the political bodies of polar countries like Russia, Norway and Canada, but about the residents of the arctic and how they relate to both their environment and natural resources and to o …
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A Focus on Community Stakeholder Processes in Vermont
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:07 PM EDT
Summary article by Ryan Morra, University of Vermont On the concluding day of the first inaugural International Conference on Environmental Diplomacy and Security, panelists and participants boarded the Spirit of Ethan Allen II for a tour of Lake Champlain and to hear from a fin …
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On Connections, Communities, and Conservation in Eurasia
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:25 AM EDT
Summary article by Ryan Morra, University of Vermont Four scientists whose research focuses on environmental management issues in Eastern Europe shared challenges and successes to bridging community needs with natural resource management projects at the first inaugural Internati …
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International Conference on Environmental Diplomacy and Security - Saturday Night Keynotes Address Circumstances and Opportunities in Difficult Situations
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:28 AM EDT
by Claire Polfus, University of Vermont The keynote speakers of the UVM IEDS Conference on Environmental Diplomacy and Security on Saturday night, Retired Colonel Tom O’Donovan and former Director of UN Division for Sustainable Development, Dr.
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Peace Park Plitvice-Una: New Bridge between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia
Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:11 AM EDT
This article was coauthored by a group of students from different countries in the Balkans participating in the FOPER Graduate program sponsored by the Finland Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authors: Todora Grašić, Vladimir Nikolić, Senka Mutabdžija, Amila Brajić, …
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Rivers should Unite us: Reflections from South Asia
Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:58 PM EDT
Guest post by Noreen Haider, a journalist and policy analyst based in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Balancing Tourism and Forestry in Eastern Europe
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:00 AM EDT
A report on the 2011 Conference of the Parties for the Carpathian Convention, prepared by Yurij Bihun, Forest Resources Analyst and Fellow, UVM, Institute of Environmental Diplomacy and Security. Over 150 participants including official delegates, invited observers and pr …
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Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors?
Tue Jun 7, 2011 1:00 AM EDT
Report by Anna Grichting on a conference held in Montreal in May 2011 on "Fences, Walls and Borders : State of Insecurity? International Conference" Co-Organized by the Raoul Danduran Chair of Strategic and Diplomatic Studies of the University of Quebec in Montreal and the …
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Predicting Ecological Collapse -- study suggests it is possible
Seeded on Sun May 1, 2011 8:49 PM EDT (BBC News - Japan hit by massive earthquake)
An experiment at a lake in Wisconsin suggests that with some care scientists could measure the speed of rapid ecological decline.
Sri Lankan Peace and Civil Society
Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:37 PM EDT
Statement from National Peace Council of Sri Lanka
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The Importance of Diversity in Environmental Conservation
Seeded on Thu Apr 7, 2011 8:57 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)
The CEO of the Nature Conservancy talks to students participating in a new program aimed at promoting diversity in conservation.
Treasuring the Earth? 5 Questions for an Author
Seeded on Wed Apr 6, 2011 6:59 PM EDT (Natural Security Blog)
An interview with scholar Saleem Ali related to his book "Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future." Yale University Press.
Can the Dead Sea be Saved through Desalination
Seeded on Wed Apr 6, 2011 6:43 PM EDT (Green Tech Media)
Combining environmentalism, diplomatic prowess and large financial and technological resources might save the world's most saline lake
Is Pakistan a Lost Cause?
Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:43 AM EDT
PAKISTAN: A LOST CAUSE? Peace Reflections By Pritam K. Rohila, Ph.D. For the last few years news reports about violence, extremism, mistreatment of minorities, and poor governance have been become more frequent.
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Extracting Transparency: Report from the Paris conference
Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:54 AM EST
By Laurent Cartier, IEDS Scholar and doctoral candidate, University of Basel
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Libya's transition -- a panoramic perspective
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:00 PM EST
By. J. Brooks Buxton, Advisory board member, Institute for Environmental Diplomacy and Security. The author, lived in Libya from 1976 to 1984 as President of Conoco Libya, majority holders of Oasis Oil Company of Libya, the largest oil producer in Libya.
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Environmental Peacemaking with TED-inspired event
Seeded on Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:19 PM EST (The Green Prophet)
Jordanians, Palestinians and Israelis are exploring ways by which public debate on environmental issues could inspire a new generation of peacemakers.
Thai, Laos, Vietnam border a loop of peace and prosperity
Seeded on Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:11 PM EST (Asiaone)
Economic activity could be complemented with ecological cooperation in this important border region where ideologies and identities are often in conflict.
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