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Time for climate-sensitive conflict transformationComplex crises need complex responses
When climate change is labelled a ‘conflict driver’, socioeconomic and political circumstances are easily overlooked.
- blog post 16 Mar 2021
- Author(s) Nora Rathje
How climate change affects conflict dynamics in Iraq
Our new reports shed light on how climate change impacts local conflict in Iraq. Read our key recommendations on how to address climate security risks.
- feature 12 Dec 2023
Video | Event series: National Dialogues at crossroadsNational Dialogues x Climate Change
Watch our video to learn more about the opportunities and challenges for National Dialogues to contribute to mitigating climate-related social or political crises.
- event 24 Jan 2024
How can the harms caused by climate change be addressed?A dialogue between transitional justice and climate justice
During our third dialogue event, we discussed the challenges and opportunities of providing remedies for the loss and damage that climate change is causing.
- feature 28 Mar 2024
Climate, peace and conflictMapping linkages and a path forward
Despite the increasingly evident intersection of climate and conflict risks, the two communities continue to operate in separate spheres, each relying on distinct approaches and taxonomies that have evolved over decades. However, recent efforts promote better alignment of climate action and peacebuilding strategies to maximize their impact and advance shared ambitions of creating resilient, inclusive, and prosperous societies. This paper seeks to provide an overview of the evolving climate, peace and conflict field, exploring key principles essential for peacebuilding and mediation support actors and highlighting successful initiatives that exemplify these principles in action.
- Year 2024
- Author(s) Tom Breese, Thomas Ritzer, Andrew Gilmour
Video: Making peace with the climate
Watch a video of our online event featuring an expert discussion on water conflicts and conflict resolution approaches.
- event 22 Mar 2021
Climate Change and Conflict in Hadhramawt and Al Mahra
Based on interviews conducted in two Yemeni governorates hit hard by the effects of climate change, Helen Lackner identifies the key environmental issues facing the populations of Hadhramawt and Al Mahra today. The report shows how they are connected to conflict in the two governorates, and explores what local authorities, communities and international actors are doing and can do in the future to mitigate the impacts of climate change and better manage the conflicts that derive from it.
- Year 2021
- Author(s) Helen Lackner
Yemen and the COP26: It is time for adequate climate reparations
Yemen is suffering disproportionally from the effects of climate change. COP26 shows that the international community is falling short of helping those in need.
- feature 13 Jan 2022
Supporting climate-focused local-level dialogues in Iraq
Building on climate-focused mediation and peacebuilding, the project aims to support local-level dialogue to address climate security risks in Iraq.
- Past Project 2025 - 2025
Climate compass: Navigating mediation challenges in a warming world
The task of integrating climate awareness into peacebuilding processes is not always easy. Read our climate expert Thomas Ritzer's guide to climate-smart mediation.
- blog post 28 May 2024
- Author(s) Thomas Ritzer