Environmental Conflicts

Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts

The rapid growth of industry and the intense competition for natural resources have brought the fragility of the environment into sharp focus. As such, we are at a critical juncture, where conservation and development jostle for attention and critical funds. It is within this framework that PARCC is keen to investigate areas of collaboration and strategies for mitigating conflict. We want to harness the collective passion and intellectual energy of Syracuse students and faculty to conceive of innovative, community-minded approaches to resource management and sustainability. Similarly, we want to explore the application of conflict-resolution techniques to the broader context of environmental disputes.

PARCC Faculty Research Associates in the Area of Environmental Conflicts

Steve Brechin
Peter Castro
Bruce Dayton
Harry Lambright
Mark Lichtenstein
Jack Manno (SUNY-ESF)
Rosemary O'Leary
Sue Senecah (SUNY-ESF)
Farhana Sultana

PARCC Ph.D. Student Associates in the Area of Environmental Conflicts

Rob Alexander, Public Administration

Rachel Fleishman, Public Administration
Anthony J. Nocella, II, Social Science

New Publication on Peace in Africa

An international conference, organized by The United Nations University for Peace Africa Programme was held on July 20th-23rd, 2009 in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. Professor of Anthropology and PARCC affiliate, A. Peter Castro, was a participant at the conference and wrote an article which is featured in the book published from this conference. His article titled “Communities and Natural Resource Conflicts in Africa: Reflections on Conflict Management Options for Peace-building in Darfur” is based upon the main issues addressed at the conference. The article also address the need to identify and assess the strengths and limitations of institutions and the practices of rural people in dealing with natural resource conflicts. He also addresses emphasizing people's ability to access various domains to deal with disputes related to natural resources as part of peace-building.

(Click her to read Professor Castro's article.)

Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts (PARC)
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