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Sinead Barry

(She/Her)
France, Germany, Iraq
As seen in: adelphi, Euronews, Euronews Earth, Inter Press Service, Global Issues, New Security Beat, HumAngle
Covers:  Climate, peace and security Armed group recruitment Post-conflict transitions Gender and displacement West Asia (particularly Iraq, Syria, Yemen)
Climate security @adelphi_berlin | Post-conflict reintegration @impactres_org | Sometimes journalism

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Sinead Barry’s Biography

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Sinéad Barry is an analyst in the field of climate, peace, and security, contributing to projects on the way climate change shapes systems essential for human security across the planet. In tandem, Sinéad conducts research and consulting on conflict, displacement, and post-conflict transitions.

Sinéad is most interested in researching the relationship between changing natural environments and conflict and critical perspectives on the climate, peace and security nexus.

Sinead Barry’s Journalist Portfolio

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Iraq's insurgency pipeline: water supply and ISIS's recruitment in northwest Iraq

Iraq's insurgency pipeline: water supply and ISIS's recruitment in northwest Iraq

In rural northwest Iraq, employment opportunities outside of farming are rare. Without sufficient water suppl…

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COP29: Keeping Climate Security Human-Centric | Toda Peace Institute

COP29: Keeping Climate Security Human-Centric | Toda Peace Institute

Military operations are contributing to emissions and environmental degradation, reducing capacities to adapt…

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From Floods To Disaster: A Conflict- And Climate-Sensitive Recovery Pathway For Libya

From Floods To Disaster: A Conflict- And Climate-Sensitive Recovery Pathway For Libya

More than 11,300 people are confirmed to have died in the floods that struck eastern Libya on September 11, 2…

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Arms Are Not Enough: Solutions for the Sahel Must Consider Climate

Arms Are Not Enough: Solutions for the Sahel Must Consider Climate

On February 25, Nigeria will begin voting for its new president in one of the most tightly fought elections i…

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What does the sixth IPCC synthesis report say about climate security and peace?

What does the sixth IPCC synthesis report say about climate security and peace?

The culmination of the IPCC Sixth Assessment cycle, the recently published synthesis report makes clear the c…

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Using climate and environmental challenges to build trust in conflict-affected areas: Q&A with th...

Using climate and environmental challenges to build trust in conflict-affected areas: Q&A with th...

Climate change and environmental degradation are drastically reducing the availability of natural resources t…

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Articles

The Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Asia-Pacific Unity ?

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By Sinead Barry, Emma Whitaker
| Global Issues
May 12 (IPS) - On April 23, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), a 65-year-old agreement that had been a rare symbol of cooperation between India and Pakistan despite decades of hostility. The suspension came a day after militants attacked civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, a disputed region, killing 26 people, most of them Indian tourists. India accused Pakistan of supporting “cross-border terrorism” and responded by halting the treaty.
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The Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Asia-Pacific Unity ?

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By Sinead Barry, Emma Whitaker
| Inter Press Service Verified
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COP29: Keeping Climate Security Human-Centric

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By Sinead Barry, Janani Vivekananda
| toda.org
Image: Supplied by author Since its emergence nearly two decades ago, the concept of climate security has been an important avenue to uphold the place of human security within the international climate system. At COP29, human security and peace is on the agenda, with a thematic day on Peace, Relief and Recovery. This is the third consecutive COP to acknowledge the integral role of peace for climate action, albeit (rightly) keeping the theme outside of the formal negotiations.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

First published story covered mayonnaise flavoured ice cream released in Scotland - still waiting to try it

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, although my (lack of) tech skills might seem like I have

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

"Witty, daring, just" (remaining hopeful on this one)