Violence to protect rhinos in southern Africa's peace parks is the compete opposite of what the parks stand for. ShutterstockMany books have been written on peace and war. But proposals to promote peace among nations through nature conservation in the war-torn borderlands of India and Pakistan, North and South Korea and other regions have only recently become prominent. … [Read more...] about Why southern Africa’s peace parks are sliding into war parks | The Conversation
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Libya peace agreement at risk
Tripoli – A UN-backed peace agreement to end the split between Libya’s two rival governments ran into trouble on Monday when one of the country’s two parliaments blocked a key clause. The internationally recognized House of Representatives, meeting in the far eastern city of Tobruk, voted by an overwhelming majority against a provision that would […] The … [Read more...] about Libya peace agreement at risk
Green violence: Rhino poaching and the war to save Southern Africa’s peace parks
Bram BA1 4scher is Professor and Chair of the Sociology of Development and Change group at Wageningen University and holds visiting positions at the University of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch University. Maano Ramutsindela is Professor of Environmental and Geographical Science at the University of Cape Town. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News … [Read more...] about Green violence: Rhino poaching and the war to save Southern Africa’s peace parks
Peace & Food Security Illovo, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
A www.MyZA.co.za Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa selected video for you: This video clearly shows the level of commitment from the community who want to start working and growing their own organic food. They are keen but need you to be keen too. Get involved, visit www.sapn.org.za for more information or follow us on … [Read more...] about Peace & Food Security Illovo, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
UN launches new round of Libya peace talks
Tripoli – The UN says a new round of talks aimed at ending more than a year of violence and political chaos in Libya has opened in Geneva. Bernardino Leon, the UN special representative for Libya, was mediating the latest round of talks that opened in the Swiss city on Thursday. The UN has been […] The post UN launches new round of Libya peace talks appeared first … [Read more...] about UN launches new round of Libya peace talks