Organization: UN Institute for Training and Research
Registration deadline: 30 Mar 2015
Starting date: 01 Apr 2015
Ending date: 28 Apr 2015
Natural resources can play a central role in building sustainable peace in post-conflict societies. The root causes of many conflicts are directly related to or fuelled by valuable natural resources, and the transition to peace in fragile post-conflict societies often requires careful consideration of natural resource management. Using case studies, the course focuses on how resources can be managed to eliminate conflict risks and potential obstacles to peace, and draws attention to how natural resource management can support peacekeeping, broader peacebuilding interventions, confidence-building measures, and overall state building.
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the role natural resources play in conflict environments, illustrating both positive and negative situations where natural resources have an impact on a conflict and – conversely - how the environment is impacted by conflict. The course also explores the different methods for using natural resources as entry points for building peace and strengthening governance, before giving an overview of how natural resources can be integrated into community recovery programmes. Finally, it looks at the technologies, practices and habits that can be implemented to ensure that peacekeeping missions have a minimal impact on the local environment.
For further information, please visit: http://www.unitar.org/event/natural-resources-management-post-conflict-countries-ptp201511e
or contact us at ptp@unitar.org
How to register:
http://www.unitar.org/event/natural-resources-management-post-conflict-countries-ptp201511e