The economic drivers of conflict, growing polarisation, proxy and hybrid warfare, and the effects of climate change are exacerbating regional and local tensions and stoking conflict dynamics. Security challenges affect most regions. The war in Ukraine is further complicating an already complex global landscape. There are 56 active conflicts ongoing. Discontent, unpredictability, and insecurity are […]
In order to strengthen the link between peacekeeping and peacebuilding, the UN Security Council adopted UNSCR 2594 (2021). This resolution mandated UN peace operations to prioritize inclusive national and local ownership, coherent and integrated planning and coordination, and engagement with civil society, including women and youth, among other stakeholders in their drawdown and transition. During […]
El ICIP organiza el seminario de trabajo “Diplomacia europea en la construcción de paz y la seguridad en África: problemas, aprendizajes y desafíos del papel de la UE en Somalia“, el próximo martes 24 de mayo, a las 18:00h. Será una sesión con el ex embajador de la Unión Europea en Somalia entre 2019 y 2021, Nicolás Berlanga Martínez. […]
To attend this event please RSVP by the morning of 24 May by emailing saskia.basa@qcea.oeg.
Where: 2022 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development and online (register online) When: Wednesday 25 May at 10.30-11.30 CEST This session explores the conflict in Yemen with a particular focus on its environmental dimensions. It puts emphasis on why it is important and indeed possible to consult in more depth about the needs, rights and […]
One year ago, Peace Direct, in collaboration with Adeso, the Alliance for Peacebuilding, and Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security, published a report on 'Time to Decolonise Aid', which examined structural racism in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Building upon these findings, Peace Direct recently published a second report focusing on 'Race, Power and […]
Corruption and violent conflict are interlinked in deep and complex ways. In this online panel discussion, the Berghof Foundation will talk about why conflict transformation needs to contain an understanding of the political economy of violent conflict and corruption. How can peacebuilders identify ways to reduce corruption’s long-term impact on the inclusivity and sustainability of […]
How does the world appear to peacemakers? CMI’s Peace Talks Live webinar series focuses on key global trends shaping current and potential future conflicts. The ways we meet the challenges posed by these trends will determine the future of peacemaking. This year’s second webinar centres on the conflicts that take place in cyber space and the […]
Geographic information system (GIS), mapping & satellite imagery analysis could have a massive potential for advancing peace processes. Data Science for Sustainable Development (DSSD), the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) & ESRI are working to understand current limitations & best practices for peacebuilders & those working in conflict-affected contexts. Join Laura Mills & Joshua Panganiban from […]
As disasters and the adverse effects of climate change have become an ever more significant driver of displacement and a compounding factor for those already displaced, the UN Secretary-General’s recently issued Action Agenda on Internal Displacement calls for a dramatic scale-up of global efforts on risk reduction, preparedness and climate change adaptation. The Action Agenda […]