News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Video: Climate change, environmental degradation and conflictResponding to environmental breakdown in areas affected by conflict
Watch the video of the event on the overlapping crises of environmental degradation, climate change and violent conflict, and measures to mitigate against them.
- event 2 Dec 2022
Gender-inclusive conflict transformationPerspectives from female (ex-)combatants
Our team issued a series of papers to bring the insights and knowledge of female ex-combatants into policy debates within the peacebuilding community.
- blog post 8 Nov 2022
- Author(s) Claudia Cruz Almeida, Véronique Dudouet
How COP can deliver for areas affected by conflictTowards COP27: Our article series on climate and conflict
As the final piece in our series, this article outlines the necessary conditions for COP27 to deliver for fragile and conflict-affected areas.
- blog post 7 Nov 2022
- Author(s) Tom Breese
Mitigating the climate crisis in SomaliaTowards COP27: Our article series on climate and conflict
Climate change is already a terrifying reality in Somalia. A combination of mitigation strategies and peaceful adaptation can help reduce threats to communities.
- feature 4 Nov 2022
Addressing climate-security risks in IraqTowards COP27: Our article series on climate and conflict
Many regions in Iraq are facing acute water shortages. Inclusive dialogue settings and climate-focused mediation can help with responding to such climate risks.
- feature 2 Nov 2022
New video series on transitional justiceExplore different perspectives on dealing with the past and reconciliation
Visit the new website of our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation to find a video series exploring contemporary issues in the field.
- feature 1 Nov 2022
Video: Observation and monitoring mechanisms in conflict de-escalationCreative approaches, best practices and lessons learned
Watch the video of the event that took a closer look at the ability of third parties to guarantee, observe and accompany processes of conflict de-escalation.
- event 27 Oct 2022
Matching aspirations, missing connectionsPAX and Berghof launch report that calls for EU support to nonviolent movements
The Berghof Foundation and PAX brought the voice of nonviolent movements to Brussels to call on the EU to support their work for peaceful and democratic change.
- blog post 25 Oct 2022
- Author(s) Francesc X. Teodoro Alandete, Véronique Dudouet
Climate vulnerability demands conflict transformation approachesTowards COP27: Our article series on climate and conflict
At the upcoming COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, adaptation will be at the top of the agenda. To be effective, conflict transformation must be a part of that conversation.
- blog post 20 Oct 2022
- Author(s) Tom Breese, Nike Löble, Arrliya Sugal
Video: Women faith-based mediators: Innovation through tradition?
Watch our online panel discussion on the role of women in faith-based mediation.
- event 18 Oct 2022