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IES News Archive
2013
Citizen Campaign to End Ecocide in Europe
IES supports European Citizen’s Initiative launched at European Parliament
22 January 2013
2012
SYMIN Website Launched
Using Earth Observation for Verification of Mining Activities
9 November 2012
Climate & Security Envoys
New Developments in Climate Change and Security
6 November 2012
NATO workshop focuses on energy and environmental risks facing the Alliance
Brussels, 17 Sep 2012
28 October 2012
Small scale mining, environmental protection and law
Remote sensing can help!
24 September 2012
Scientists, policy makers and security experts see hope for effective short-term action on climate change
CES-IES Event
26 March 2012
Building Climate Change Institutions: The Case of Environment and Security
European Parliament, Brussels, 21 March 2012
2 March 2012
2011
Recent Trends in EU External Action in the Fields of Climate, Environment, Development and Security
IES Report for the European Space Agency
12 December 2011
HUGO: Hague Utilities for Global Organisations
IES Report Presents Model for Corporate Social Responsibility Grievance Mechanisms
31 October 2011
The Health and Security Perspectives of Climate Change - How to secure our future wellbeing
17 October 2011
Protection of the Environment in Armed Conflict: Testing the Adequacy of International Law
17 October 2011
Climate Diplomacy in Perspective: From Early Warning to Early Action
11 October 2011
Project launched to develop local solutions for future challenges in the Guiana Shield Region, South America
11 October 2011
ENVSEC links environment and security
Environment and Security Partners Meeting
5 October 2011
Symposium "Climate Change, Water Stress, Conflict and Migration"
21 September 2011
UK Minister says failure at Durban would be severe blow to the climate change project but also to multilateralism
15 September 2011
Climate change: Threat to international peace and security
11 August 2011
The Decline of U.S. Earth Monitoring Capabilities
Policy Brief from the Center for New American Security
1 August 2011
UN Security Council Debates Climate Change and Security
20 July 2011
European Council conclusions on EU Climate Diplomacy
3106th Foreign Affairs Council meeting
18 July 2011
Climate Change and the Role of the Military
4 July 2011
OSCE Chairmanship workshop discusses confidence-building role of economic and environmental activities
1 June 2011
Minorities and Natural Resources
21 April 2011
Potentially catastrophic climate impacts on food production over the long-term
Food security merits greater space in the climate change agenda
31 March 2011
Africa, Climate Change, Environment and Security Briefing
8 Apr 2011 - Brussels
16 March 2011
Security establishment not adequately prepared to deal with environmental concerns
US Student Reporters Find
10 January 2011
2010
The Arctic Calling
Workshop ?Europe?s Arctic Course - The Future of Space Cooperation in the Arctic Region' 8 December 2010, European Space Agency, Paris
14 December 2010
Global Megatrends and Environmental Security
8 December 2010
UN-EU Partnership on Natural Resources, Conflict and Peacebuilding
22 November 2010
Experts on Environmental Security in a t?te-?-t?te
ENVSEC-IES Workshop on Environmental Security Assessments
22 November 2010
Good deal bad deal
Report of the Conference 'Illegal Trade in Natural Resources - What can Brussels do?'
17 November 2010
Clean the Niger Delta
?Standing before history? - Ken Saro-Wiwa 1995
28 October 2010
EU urged to focus in-depth on Illegal Trade in Natural Resources
11 October 2010
The Africa, Climate Change, Environment and Security (ACCES) Dialogue Process and Forum
The negative impacts of climate change on security in Africa as focus of an international forum
11 October 2010
'Can do' rather than 'Cancun'
IES shares with MEPs new ideas on the contribution European Union can make ahead of Cancun
23 September 2010
'Illegal Trade in Natural Resources. What can Brussels do?'
A two-day event in Brussels to debate on this issue and on the role played by the European Union
21 July 2010
Security and the Environment
New publication by IES Fellow Rita Floyd reflects on US environmental security policy
21 July 2010
Water and Human Security in Central-South Asia
IES fellow Michael Renner speaks about the issue of access to water in south Asia
20 July 2010
Experts Debate on Illegal E-Waste Trade Around the Globe
IES takes part in debate on e-waste exports and dumping
7 June 2010
Climate Change and Social Order - Evolution or Revolution
Students and personalities define specific action lines addressing sustainable solutions for global challenge
7 June 2010
Environmental Security and Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa
IES Fellow Chad Briggs co-author of a report on environmental security
7 June 2010
The Global Security Implications of Climate Change
70 specialists meet at the European Commission to discuss the threats associated with climate change
31 May 2010
IES Interactive Map on DRC now on-line
10 May 2010
Emergency Aid and Ecosystems
28 April 2010
The Hague Environmental Law Facility
Experts debate on Satellite Monitoring for Environmental Law Enforcement
21 April 2010
Climate Change & Development in South-East Asia
IES participates in roundtable at the European Parliament
16 April 2010
IES takes part in the debate on current legal issues for satellite earth observation
European Space Policy Institute, 8-9 April 2010, Vienna
9 April 2010
New trade measures present challenges for timber markets in the UNECE region
UNECE/FAO and WTO Workshop, 23 March 2010, Geneva
24 March 2010
Climate and Conflict: a Double Disaster for the Poorest People
A special approach for fragile states
15 January 2010
2009
Delivering Climate Security: What the Security Community needs from a global climate regime
IES taking part in COP 15 Side Event
17 December 2009
New studies stress urgency of environmental security danger from Glacial Melt at the Third Pole
Three new studies have confirmed both the reality and the potential for disaster of Glacial Melt in the Himalayas, Hindu Kush and Tibetan Plateau
16 December 2009
Climate Change Issues in the Third Pole
MEP and diplomats bring Himalayan Glaciers to the forefront.
8 December 2009
The Hague Environmental Law Facility
2 December 2009
China to reduce carbon intensity by up to 45% by 2020
Climate change increasingly seen as a threat to security
27 November 2009
Private International Regulation and Public Supervision
World Legal Forum conference - 7 and 8 December 2009
18 November 2009
Fuel for Securing Ecosystems and Livelihoods
13 November 2009
Tackling Resource Challenges in the 21st Century: Avoiding Worst Case Scenarios
Chatham House, 10 November 2009, London
10 November 2009
Briefing: Climate Change will Affect Security, even in the North
EJC Seminar for Journalists, 4-6 November 2009, Brussels
6 November 2009
Military Experts from Five Continents warn of Impact of Climate Change on Security
Joint statement calls for ambitious and equitable international agreement on climate
29 October 2009
We Need to Wake up and Wake up in Time
CCSC - II Conference brings together climate experts and security community
9 October 2009
Not a drop to spare
The Kenyan Mau forest and drought linkage
30 September 2009
Climate Change Summit eggs world leaders on for a victorious COP 15
Aiming for prosperity, security and equity
23 September 2009
Climate Change and Security at Copenhagen - II
Brussels, 7-8 October 2009
15 September 2009
The Hague Environmental Law Facility
New IES Publication
28 August 2009
Climate Change Seen as Threat to U.S. Security
By John M. Broder - New York Times
8 August 2009
Climate Change a Threat to National Security Say Senators
31 July 2009
Environmental Security Course
Sources of Conflict and Prospects for Peacemaking
29 July 2009
Prince Charles: First Secure the Environment
Maintenance of the world's eco-systems directly linked to the economic well-being of nations
8 July 2009
IGAD Executive Secretary visits the Institute
17 June 2009
GA deeply concerned with security implications of climate change
Major UN organs are encouraged to intensify efforts to address the challenge
4 June 2009
Climate Change responsible for 300,000 deaths a year
First ever report exclusively focused on the global human impact of climate change
29 May 2009
"Risks of climate-induced migration apply to both industrialized and developing countries"
Athens, 18-20 May 2009
20 May 2009
Energy & Environmental Risks: Defining Security and Vulnerability
Washington, D.C., 27-28 April 2009
29 April 2009
Biomass Briquettes in North Kivu
20 April 2009
Global Policy Coherence Project Launched
Washington, D.C., 18 March 2009
24 March 2009
Environment & Security: Challenges for Change
Barcelona Roundtable Workshop Report Now Available!
18 February 2009
Planet2025 Voices Now Online!
A blog by Steven Lovink, IES Representative, Washington D.C.
26 January 2009
IES Advises on Central Kalimantan Peatland Project
15 January 2009
2008
Swedish Seminar Focuses on Environment and Security in Crisis Situations
Chad Briggs speaks on long-range vulnerability assessments in post-conflict region
26 November 2008
Stemming Illegal Logging and Timber Trade
An Overview of the European Union FLEGT Action Plan
20 November 2008
A Green New Deal
Joined-up policies to solve the triple crunch of the credit crisis, climate change and high oil prices
19 October 2008
Can the Military help combat Climate Change?
Role of the security sector is theme of IES Roundtable at World Conservation Congress
6 October 2008
The Importance of Military Organizations in Protecting the Climate: 2008
Paris, France, 3 - 5 November 2008
25 September 2008
Clingendael Workshop on "Environment & Conflict Prevention"
The Hague, 6 October 2008
24 September 2008
Barroso to pledge for environmental security
A letter to the next President of the USA
24 September 2008
Trade, Finance and Climate in 2009
IES Representative in New York, Harris Gleckman, says "A reporting system that addresses the trade, monetary and climate side of it must be established"
15 September 2008
The Challenge to Repower America
100 percent carbon-free electricity within 10 years
17 July 2008
Book Launch: Globalization and Environmental Challenges
Reconceptualizing Security in the 21st Century
14 July 2008
'Vision' has a new image
A complete remodelling for IES web-GIS tool on Environment and Security
9 July 2008
New ESPA Report: 'Charcoal in the Mist'
An Overview of Environmental Security Issues and Initiatives in the Central Albertine Rift
1 July 2008
The Climate Quad: Geopolitics, Tactics and Quick Hits
Major Powers Re-assessing their Foreign and Climate Policies
18 June 2008
Congo Basin Forest Fund is Launched
London
13 June 2008
New DRC Project Coordinator Appointed
Introducing Patrice Yamba T. Kantu
12 June 2008
Book Launch: Globalization and Environmental Challenges
6 June 2008
Chad Briggs leads LSE Seminar on Environment and Security
Presentation focused on Environmental Systems and Social Resilience / Vulnerability
5 June 2008
Improving local tourism benefits in Rwanda
30 May 2008
Peace Palace Reception in honor of former Mayor Deetman
The Hague, City of Peace, Justice and Security, also in the field of the environment
15 May 2008
FOI-IES Symposium
The Geopolitics of Climate Change
23 April 2008
Solana Sounds Alarm over Climate Change Threats
European Commission warns for resource conflicts, environmental refugees, water shortages and floods
13 March 2008
New BICC Database Service
Natural Resource Wealth and Conflict
12 March 2008
NATO Security Science Forum on Environmental Security
12 March 2008
Converting Carbon into Things People Need
Washington International Renewable Energy Conference
7 March 2008
Launch of Transboundary Conservation Programme
Protection of mountain gorillas brings African countries together
20 February 2008
2007
Climate Negotiations - Europe can show how change can be achieved
Report of Conference 'From Bali to Poznan - New Issues New Challenges' Now Available!
18 December 2007
The Madrid Declaration on Environment and Security and the Decision on Water Management
Environmental Security at the 15th OSCE Ministerial Council in Madrid, 29 and 30 November 2007
30 November 2007
UN panel projects grim global future because of climate change
18 November 2007
Guiana Shield Initiative - Phase II officially launched
5 October 2007
Long Beach Solar Power Conference
28 September 2007
Constitutional Right to a Healthy Environment
What Difference Does it Make to Give Environmental Protection Constitutional Status?
28 September 2007
UN High-Level Meeting on Climate Change
27 September 2007
Environment and Conflict
Evaluating and strengthening the means of interdisciplinary cooperation
20 September 2007
The Arctic: Mirror of Life ? Religion, Science & the Environment
Religion, Science & the Environment Symposium VII, 6-12 September 2007
12 September 2007
Environment, Security and the International Agenda
Linking Environment, Development, Stability and Security Conference, Athens 2007
16 June 2007
UN Security Council debates impact of climate change on peace and security
17 April 2007
Military Panel: Climate Change Threatens U.S. National Security
16 April 2007
Peace and Sustainability Session
Forces for Sustainability, 14-15 March 2007
15 March 2007
Global Challenge, Global Climate Solidarity
Climate Change and Vulnerability Conference, 13-14 February 2007
15 February 2007
2006
Conference on Greening Foreign and Security Policy
The Role of Europe, 6-7 December 2006
8 December 2006
Climate and Forests: The Case for Action Now
The Institute for Environmental Security advocates for allowing avoided deforestation to qualify for carbon credits.
21 November 2006
Inventory of Environment and Security Policies and Practices
An Overview of Strategies and Initiatives of Selected Governments, International Organisations and Inter-Governmental Organisations
24 October 2006
Report on the Lebanon Oil Spill Rapid Assessment / Response Mission
Study to be supplemented by chapter on ?Options for Legal Actions in International Law?
18 October 2006
Planet2025 News Network
IES is a partner in launch of new internet news service
24 July 2006
Security, Development and Forest Conflict
A Forum for Action
10 February 2006
2005
'Vision' Interactive GIS Interface
30 October 2005
Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation Platform Launched
New Clearing House set up by Adelphi Research and Germanwatch
18 October 2005
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Report
Experts say that attention to ecosystem services is needed to achieve global development goals
30 April 2005
UNITAR Launches Capacity Building Programme for Parliamentarians on Sustainable Development
Key issues include Climate Change and Energy, Trade and Water
25 April 2005
Redefining Global Security
IES Co-organises Symposia on the State of the World 2005
1 March 2005
International community can reduce conflict and crises worldwide
but only if countries agree to invest in prevention, says new UK Government report
17 February 2005
Progress on Kalimantan
IES is instrumental in leveraging funds to prevent fires and illegal logging
15 January 2005
2004
Risk Management for the 21st Century
The Eco-Insurance Initiative at a glance
25 November 2004
Environmental Experts of Dutch Embassies Consider Environment / Conflict Link
IES Chairman Serves as Roving Reporter
6 October 2004
Europe: A Global Partner for Sustainable Development?
Assessing the External Dimensions of the European Sustainable Development Strategy
5 October 2004
Environment, Development and Sustainable Peace: Finding Paths to Environmental Peacemaking
IES takes part in Wilton Park conference
19 September 2004
Reconceptualising Security in an Era of Globalisation
IES Hosts Gathering of AFES-PRESS
8 September 2004
Briefing Indonesian Diplomats on Environmental Security
IES Chair lectures at Clingendael Course
7 September 2004
Business Investment in Development
IES Chairman attends 5th International Sustainability Forum
27 August 2004
Financial Mechanisms
Meeting on Payment for Ecosystem Services
21 July 2004
Brent Blackwelder at IES
IES hosts meeting with President of Friends of the Earth U.S.
19 July 2004
SarVision on Dutch TV
Programme highlights remote sensing in arrest of illegal loggers
24 June 2004
The Hague Conference on Environment, Security and Sustainable Development
The Peace Palace, The Hague, The Netherlands
12 May 2004
2003
Wouter Veening receives the Order of the Golden Ark
Soestdijk Palace, The Netherlands
2 May 2003
