ECSP Report Issue 12 20062007 Author:Geoffrey D. Dabelko (Ed.) While the world focuses on war, authors in the latest ECSP Report argue that we should not miss the quiet?yet often more lethal?conflicts for shrinking resources, which are increasingly depleted by population growth, environmental degradation, poverty, and over-consumption. Eight African leaders and scholars?including Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wa... more »ngari Maathai?describe their continent?s struggle with resource conflict. Population and health are also linked to conflict and fragile states, say Report authors. But efforts to promote sustainability?and use natural resources as peacebuilding tools?could help turn deadly environments into safe, sustainable neighborhoods.« less