Livelihoods, Empowerment, & Governance
Climate change brings a series of challenges, including population displacement which can cause loss of livelihoods. It becomes important that people are empowered economically to make decisions and learn new skillsets that can help people adapt to new sources of livelihoods.
Resources
The AI Revolution and Environmental Security: Climate, Natural Resources, and Geopolitical Competition at the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence
Library
AI drives economic growth and technological innovation. However, its rapid expansion depends on resource-intensive infrastructure with hefty environmental costs and geopolitical implications. This briefing analyses…
DRC: Congo Set to Take Advantage of Critical Mineral Boom with Its First-Ever Stock Exchange
International
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in the process of initiating its inaugural stock exchange, as the emergence of AI is driving demand for…
Environmental Peacebuilding Association Launches "Essential Concepts of Environmental Peacebuilding: An A-Z Guide"
Announcement
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is excited to announce the publication of Essential Concepts of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms: An A-Z Guide, a resource developed to…
Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding
Event
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the University of Ottawa are delighted to announce that the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding will be held…
South Asia's New Water Conflict Is over Data, Not Dams
Blog
Today the challenge facing the treaty extends beyond water allocation itself. It concerns transparency, compliance and the growing strategic value of information in shared river…
AI’s Environmental Footprint Is a Gendered Security Risk
Blog
The infrastructure powering artificial intelligence (AI) has become both a political flashpoint and a signal for strategic warfare with significant military, geopolitical, and international security implications. Climate change is a “threat multiplier”…
Register Now for "Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding Training" (12 Oct - 16 Oct 2026 in Slovenia) [DEADLINE: May 30, 2026]
Announcement
Call for Application: Join the Geneva Water Hub in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from October 12 to October 16, 2026, for a transformative training course on Law,…
Environmental Peacebuilding Glossary Outreach Events
Event
With the publication of Essential Concepts of Environmental Peacebuilding: An A-Z Guide forthcoming in June 2026, a series of events are being organized to reach out…
EnPAx Launches New Member Directory
Announcement
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is pleased to announce that it has launched a new online Member Directory. The directory is streamlined and searchable. It…
Planet Launches New Initiative on Planetary Security
International
On a volatile and changing planet, the landscape of security risks is expanding, and our notion of security must expand with it. This is the…
DRC: DRC Uses Geoscience Data to Strengthen Oversight of Mining Sector
International
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a new program to strengthen oversight of its mining sector by improving the production and use of geoscientific…
Request for Proposals to Host the Sixth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding
Announcement
The Board of Directors of the Environmental Peacemaking Association® (EnPAx®) invites proposals to host the Sixth International Conferences on Environmental Peacebuilding in 2030.
This RFP provides…
Draft Agenda for the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding (NOW AVAILABLE)
Announcement
The draft agenda for the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding is now available for review here!
The Conference will be held 16-19 June 2026 (with…
Liberia: Digital Mapping Key to Urbanization
International
Geospatial experts in Liberia are urging the government to prioritize digital mapping as a key tool for urban development, saying the technology could transform city…
Environment and Peace – International Call for Proposals (Deadline: February 16, 2026)
Announcement
Environmental organisations play a critical role in the fight against biodiversity loss and climate change. In doing so, they navigate complex social dynamics and tensions.…
Applications for Travel Grants for the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding (DEADLINE: 22 January 2026)
Announcement
Travel grants for Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding aim to increase the diversity of voices at the conference, with a particular focus on enabling…
Environment and Peace – International Call for Proposals (Deadline: February 16, 2026)
Announcement
Environmental organisations play a critical role in the fight against biodiversity loss and climate change. In doing so, they navigate complex social dynamics and tensions.…
Text Mining and Machine Learning Reveal Global Determinants of Food Insecurity
Library
This study applies Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) to investigate global historical trends in food security. Using USAID’s Famine Early Warning Systems…
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding
Announcement
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the University of Ottawa are pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding.…
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Environmental Peacebuilding Awards (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
Announcement
To honor outstanding contributions to environmental peacebuilding, the Environmental Peacebuilding Association is pleased to present awards to leaders, practitioners, and researchers from our community.The Environmental…
Symposium on the Water-Energy-Peace Nexus
Event
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the University of Ottawa are pleased to announce that they will host a one-day thematic symposium on the Water-Energy-Peace Nexus,…
Revisiting the Environmental Legacies of the Vietnam War
Library
The 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War provides an opportunity to reflect on the conflict’s enduring scars, from severe ecological damages to…
Call for Proposals: Environmental Peacebuilding Panel at the 2026 NERPS Conference in Tokyo (Deadline: October 6, 2025)
Announcement
Tobias Ide and Aleksandra Balinskaia will organise a panel on environmental peacebuilding at the 5th Conference of the Network for Education and Research on Peace and…
CALL FOR ARTISTIC SUBMISSIONS: Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding
Announcement
The Arts Initiative of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the University of Ottawa are delighted to announce the call for artistic contributions for the Fourth…
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding (DEADLINE: October 6, 2025)
Announcement
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the University of Ottawa are pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding.…
Call for Abstracts: Symposium on the Water-Energy-Peace Nexus
Announcement
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the University of Ottawa are pleased to announce a call for abstracts for presentations to be delivered at a one-day…
EnPAx Launches New Website
Announcement
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is pleased to announce a major upgrade of the Environmental Peacebuilding Knowledge Platform (www.environmentalpeacebuilding.org).
Over the last thirteen years, the Environmental…
Follow “Environment and Security” and Engage!
Announcement
“Environment and Security” has new accounts on Bluesky and LinkedIn. Please follow us and learn, share, and engage!
“Environment and Security” is the leading global outlet for peer-reviewed…
Gender, AI, and Disaster Response: Navigating the Risks of Technological Innovation Amidst Climate Breakdown
Spotlight
The frequency and severity of climate-related disasters has risen alongside a growing deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve disaster response and recovery operations. Disaster…
Liberia: EPA, Partners Launch Geospatial Training to Boost Forest Monitoring
International
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with Novasphere, has launched a one-week geospatial training program aimed at enhancing forest monitoring capabilities. Hosted…