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
Report
Survey of Practice on Climate, Peace and Security
Emerging lessons from field-based Climate, Peace and Security Advisors and UN Country Teams supported by the UN Climate Security Mechanism.
Media Coverage
Climate Financing and Peacebuilding Go Hand in Hand
Projects in conflict-affected and fragile spaces, while difficult, is certainly possible—and could be the surest investment for peacebuilding.
Recent 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 Era of Climate Change: Adapting the UN to Climate-Security Risks
Supporting the UN and its partners to develop climate-sensitive conflict prevention approaches.
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.
Commentary
Media Coverage
Can COP28 Deliver for Cities and Climate Migrants?
News and events
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.
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
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.