Tuesday, July 5th, 2011...12:04 pm
Kate Bollinger, MIIS Alumni, Publishes Paper in ASPECT
Kate Bollinger, MIIS ’12 and recipient of the Boren Fellowship, was recently published by ASPECT-Asian Study Center for Peace and Conflict Transformation. Kate’s paper, entitled “Environmental Security in Nepal: Background and Analysisâ€, can be found on the ASPECT website. Congratulations to Kate on her recent accomplishment!
Short excerpt from “Environmental Security: Background and Analysisâ€:
“As a Himalayan country reliant on a diminishing glacial water supply and also a country in which over 80% of the population relies on the land for sustenance, Nepal is in a particularly sensitive environmental position. Despite the growing recognition of the importance of environmental security considerations in today?s world, few countries have a working definition of environmental security which links definition to an action plan. Environmental governance must recognize that social, economic, and political stability are intrinsically linked to environmental stability. Non-state actors, such as conservation organizations, also play a key role in these efforts. The regionally-focused nature of their efforts is vital in a country in which land usage and terrain varies so widely.
This discussion highlights the growing consensus that there should be a transition from a state-centered to a human-centered approach to security in which issues such as food security, community security, and environmental security are central.â€