Thematic Review on Climate Security and Peacebuilding 2023

Apr 25, 2023 | UN Peacebuilding Fund
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The Peacebuilding fund invites everyone to the launch of the Thematic Review on Climate Security and Peacebuilding. – an independent study commissioned by the UN Peacebuilding Support Office in partnership with FAO, UNICEF, Climate Security Mechanism and the UK, and led by the UN University’s Centre for Policy Research. The Review distills trends and lessons from climate-security and environmental peacebuilding programming supported by the Peacebuilding Fund and suggests guidance for future investments in climate-security efforts in fragile and conflict affected contexts. Some of the key findings and recommendations include:Cross-border and regional approaches: Due to transnational nature of climate-security threats,  cross-border and regional approaches are key, and PBF has been a leading actor in supporting such interventions. Cross-border climate-security programming should have a greater focus on building political engagement around the issue.Risk-tolerant approach: Of the 10 countries that received the most PBF climate-security and environmental peacebuilding funding between 2017-2021, 9 were among the most vulnerable to climate change, and 6 countries were ranked among the most fragile states. PBF is willing to invest in areas or situations that other donors might first deem too risky. Effective PBF investments can offer ‘proof of concept’ that other climate funds and donors can consider scaling up.Co-benefits of climate, peace and security: Investments in climate-security and environmental peacebuilding approaches, including improvements to agriculture and natural resource infrastructure, get to the heart of what many communities view as both their most pressing human security concerns, and the factors that contribute to persistent conflict and competition. Greater investment in climate security and environmental peacebuilding, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, should be encouraged.