To date, despite their demonstrated importance in both conflict recovery and the risk of conflict recurrence, natural resources have been largely ignored or downplayed in post-conflict settings around the world. This failure has condemned many peace efforts. For example, during Sierra Leone’s civil war, peacemakers missed the role that alluvial diamonds played, ultimately dooming the … Continue reading Bringing Natural Resources to the Table: ELI, UNEP Launch New Environmental Peacebuilding Platform