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This publication sets out to offer high-level guidance on how natural resource wealth can be responsibly exploited for the benefit of the nation where it is found, in circumstances where there is...
This Guidance Note has been prepared by Alex Grzybowski of Pacific Resolutions on behalf of the UN Department of Political Affairs, for the Framework Team and in collaboration with the Standing...
This paper focuses on four questions. First, how does natural resource dependence impede economic and social progress? Second, how does lack of economic and social progress translate into violent...
Guidelines on the protection of the natural environment in armed conflict rules and recommendations relating to the protection of the natural environment under international humanitarian law; with...
This collection comprises guidance, toolkits, and guidelines for natural resources in conflict contexts. The resources provide information and tools for managing and resolving conflicts related to...
The toolkit composed of five guidance notes will provide technical assistance to UN and European Union (EU) staff, in addition to national stakeholders. The goal is to equip both individuals and...
This paper focuses on four questions. First, how does natural resource dependence impede economic and social progress? Second, how does lack of economic and social progress translate into violent...
This Guidance Note focuses on the role of natural resources in triggering, escalating or sustaining violent conflict. Its aim is to provide practical guidance on the role that the UN and EU can...
This focuses on the coordination structure established by UNHCR and Care International for humanitarian response in northwest Syria. It addresses challenges in the conflict-affected region and the...
Case study wrote by Philip Hirsch and Khamla Phanvilay that deals with community-based natural resource management and watershed resource conflict in Lao PDR. These crucial points enter in the...