Anticipating conflicts in a resource-driven world
eEARTH, developed by the International Crisis Group, integrates data monitoring with deep field expertise to anticipate and prevent resource-related conflict. As climate shocks, resource scarcity, and geopolitical tensions converge, traditional early warning systems struggle to capture the full picture. Conflict today is increasingly shaped by competition over natural resources. Climate change, economic instability, and geopolitical […]
Dekoloniale Methoden
Ein neues Handbuch der Plattform Zivile Konflikt Bearbeitung (PZKB) lädt dazu ein, die gängigen Methoden der Friedens- und Konfliktarbeit kritisch zu hinterfragen – und um dekoloniale Perspektiven zu erweitern. Es verbindet theoretische Reflexion mit praktisch anwendbaren Ansätzen und richtet sich besonders an Akteur*innen im sogenannten Globalen Norden. Das Handbuch „Zwischen Kolonialität und Pluriversalität“ soll den […]
Frieden ist ein langer Weg
Weltweit toben derzeit über 200 Kriege und bewaffnete Konflikte. Millionen Menschen sind auf der Flucht, Hunderttausende verlieren ihr Leben. Doch warum eskalieren Konflikte – und wie kann man sie beenden oder sogar verhindern? Darüber spricht Amelie Overmann, Referentin für Frieden und Sicherheit bei Brot für die Welt, in einem Interview mit Thorsten Lichtblau. Zahlen wie […]
Integrating the peace pillar into the HDP nexus
Complex crises require integrated solutions. The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus aims to connect humanitarian, development, and peace work. However, the “peace pillar” often remains underutilised. Berghof Foundation’s experiences show that strengthening local conflict sensitivity (“small p”) while strategically linking to broader peace initiatives (“Big P”) enhances social cohesion, supports local ownership, and maximizes long-term impact. Partnerships […]
Zwischen Friedensprozessen und Kriegsökonomie
Die Region der Großen Seen in Afrika ist seit langem Schauplatz von Gewalt und humanitären Krisen. Diese sind gekennzeichnet durch ethnische Spannungen, Ressourcenkonflikte und historische Missstände. Die Region umfasst Burundi, Ruanda, Uganda und die Demokratische Republik Kongo (DRK). Die Eroberung der Städte Goma und Bukavu durch die M23 (Bewegung des 23. März) stellte eine weitere […]
Event: Conflict dynamics in the Great Lakes region
We are pleased to invite you to an open dialogue focusing on the recent political and conflict dynamics in the Great Lakes region. The goal is to understand the current developments and identify concrete ideas for policies and strategies for peace and security in the region. The Great Lakes region (GLR) of Africa – encompassing […]
Environmental Peacebuilding
It is not only climate change that has a negative impact on the environment. Economic actors’ business activities may often bring about irreversible collateral damage on natural habitats. If this is the case in fragile and conflict situations conflict and violence may be exacerbated. A conflict-sensitive and rights-based approach to business activities are essential to […]
The Climate, Security & Peace Nexus
Why is climate change a critical factor for peacebuilding? How are the fields of climate change, conflict prevention and peacebuilding interlinked? As shown in the example of Kenya, peacebuilding is necessary for communities to cope with the effects of climate change, including resource and land conflicts, and to prevent the negative synergy between climate change […]
Sustaining peace and sustained headwinds:
As climate-related security threats are emerging more frequently and intensely, the United Nations (UN) has begun to include climate considerations in its peace and security work. This developing agenda is currently confronted with multiple challenges: First, due to the topic’s relatively recent emergence, there is an ongoing search for an institutional anchoring point within the […]