Richard Friend

Today the UK government announced that it is suspending approximately 30 arms export licenses to Israel, in cases where the government found a “clear risk” that these arms may be used in serious violation of humanitarian law. Our full statement below. yachad.org.uk/statement-uk-a…

A powerful speech. Please watch till the end

We all know that plastic is now everywhere, but the great drifts of it on the world’s beaches barely scratch the surface of the plastic pollution problem Here’s a thread on just how deep the crisis goes 🧵1/

Where Have All the #Mekong River’s Fish Gone? @Diplomat_APAC thediplomat.com/2024/02/where-… Good to see this coverage or our recent paper led by @RichMFriend on the effects of #hydropower development tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

The same @YachadUK delegation also visited Netiv Haasara, and saw what is left of my beloved parents home. They were accompanied by our dear family friend Roni, who @LaylaMoran speaks about, and has always been an advocate for peace, and I’m so thankful you were able to meet her. Layla has family in Gaza and I pray for their safety. Those of us who want change and long term peace for Israelis and Palestinians have to come together as we did this week. There is no other way.

I was honoured to meet a parliamentary delegation led by @YachadUK at the start of this week, to share my personal story of loss from October 7th. I must say I never expected to hear our conversation echoed in the British parliament so eloquently by @kitmalthouse who rightly says in a speech this week “…this conflict is making things worse, not better, and the security of the Palestinians is required for the security of Israel into the future.” I am so grateful for your solidarity and for those who came to hear from Israelis and Palestinians, and use their platforms to fight for peace. This work is so incredibly important.

A strong statement yesterday by 30 leading Israeli human rights organizations. Yes. YES. Please click on the link to read it: gisha.org/en/israel-base…

Statement from Palestinian Members of the National Leadership of Standing Together.

“I never could have imagined that I would need to write such a letter. The fact that this type of talk has completely left the far, unimportant fringes and came into the mainstream in such a massive way, for me it’s incomprehensible." theguardian.com/world/2024/jan…

I lost both of my parents on the 7th of October. I still believe that peace with the Palestinians is the only way. My loss is no luxury. We need a resolution, to prevent others suffering in the way we have - Palestinians and Israelis deserve peace, equality and dignity. @PCFFIP

[1] Yesterday from Netanyahu: “I’m proud I blocked a Palestinian state.” Already from day 1 of Netanyahu’s government in 1996 it was obvious that he was working against the possibility of a Palestinian state beside the state of Israel. THREAD

Water is a central element of the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. But water can also be a source of hope for an alternative future. Article by Dr. Clive Lipchin of @TelAvivUni and @RichMFriend of @UniOfYork bit.ly/47j5cV #ClimateChange #Israel #Gaza

⁦⁦@Guardian publishes the final writing of ⁦@SaleemulHuq⁩ and it’s a warning to rich countries to step up for #Cop28 urgently, as climate crisis accelerates around us. Powerful writing as ever. Co-authored with ⁦@Prof_FSultana⁩ theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Israelis & Palestinians are destined to live together - lives are intertwined viz re water. Water has been central to the conflict but can also be a catalyst for a future of peace, shared humanity & respect @AravaInstitute @UoYResearch #Israel #Gaza #water theconversation.com/collaborative-…

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you about the passing away of our director, Prof. Saleemul Huq, on 29 October, 2023. His unmatched legacy will remain as a shining example for years and generations to come.

🧵 The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies continues our dedication to environmental diplomacy and peacebuilding in the face of political conflict. We are devastated by the horrifying loss of life and widespread trauma of the past few days. (1/3)

#Globalwarming of 1.1°C has resulted in more frequent & more intense extreme weather events that have caused dangerous impacts on nature & people worldwide. Every increment of warming results in rapidly escalating hazards. #IPCC's Synthesis Report 👉 bit.ly/SRYRpt23

New Op-Ed in Bkk Post @UoYResearch bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinio…

Happening right now, at a sewage overflow near you.

“The era of global boiling has arrived” Exxon did this. Shell did this. TotalEnergies did this. PetroChina did this. Chevron did this. BP did this. Gazprom did this. Coal India did this. Saudi Aramco did this: Just 100 companies caused 71% of man-made global warming emissions