The Pearson Papers examine issues of interest to the peace operations community and provide a forum where researchers and practitioners can openly engage with the complexities of evolving peace operations. The journal is peer-reviewed, with an emphasis on the interface between theory and praxis. Each volume is thematically-oriented, with space for field contributions, research articles, and topical reviews examining the emerging trends.
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Call for Papers on Peace Operations and the Environment - Now Open
Volume 12, Issue 1
The environment is an issue that can no longer be neglected. Despite this knowledge, international institutions and States still respond in silos instead of understanding the relationship and interconnections among cross-cutting issues. Environmental degradation and competition for resources has a real impact on the success or failure of peace operations and post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. Conversely, peace operations are not neutral in their effects and managing change can also have intended and unintended impacts on the environment. Consequently, it is imperative that the environment be factored into the overall response to conflict.
Volume 12 of The Pearson Papers aims to further the understanding of the way in which environmental issues affect the conduct of peace operations and vice-versa. Such understanding, in turn, will help in the planning of future missions and of post-conflict peacebuilding efforts.
The editors of The Pearson Papers welcome the submission of your academic papers, field notes or short articles for publication. We accept submission in both official languages. The deadline for submission is June 1, 2009. Continue to visit our site for information on the publication of this issue and for submission deadlines of upcoming issues.
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