While many have identified ways that climate change or environmental degradation might affect peace and security concerns, how to best respond to these so-called ‘climate-security’ challenges in peacebuilding contexts is still an emerging area of practice. This theme consolidates new thinking and evidence to help inform policies and practical responses.
Highlights
Media Coverage
Climate Financing and Peacebuilding Go Hand in Hand
Media Coverage
Beyond the UN Security Council: Can the General Assembly Tackle the Climate–Security Challenge?
The UN General Assembly could drive climate action across the multilateral system and even pressure the Security Council to take action more directly.
Blog Post
The New Agenda for Peace: A Model for the Declaration on Future Generations?
Although far from perfect, the New Agenda for Peace offers a potentially transformative model for emerging and future risks.
Publications
Brief
Elevating the Environment in the Multilateral System
Enabling the UN to play a more meaningful role in a global transition towards a more sustainable relationship with nature.
Report
Conflict Prevention in the Sahel: Emerging Practice Across the UN
Supporting the UN’s understanding of the situation in the Sahel - and how it can better respond to current and emerging risks.
Report
Conflict Prevention in the Era of Climate Change: Adapting the UN to Climate-Security Risks
Supporting the UN and its partners to develop climate-sensitive conflict prevention approaches.
Climate migration
News and events
Event
Understanding Climate-Related Mobility in Contexts of Urbanization
This roundtable examined the challenges of climate-related mobility and processes of urbanization in the Global South.
News
New Policy Brief Helps Financial Sector Address Crisis-Driven Modern Slavery Risks
Identifying the steps financial institutions can take to prepare for and address risks associated with crises and displacements.
News
Strengthening the G7’s Role in Conflict Prevention and Resolution
What policy options can the G7 adopt to strengthen its global conflict prevention and resolution role.
News
New Guidelines Provide First Global Policy Framework on Protecting Children on the Move in Face of Climate Change
Nine principles address the unique and layered vulnerabilities of children.