Historic Trial starts in Stockholm
On 5th September 2023, the trial in Stockholm began for Ian Lundin and Alex Schneiter. As former chairman respectively former CEO of the Swedish company Lundin Petroleum, the two executives are accused of complicity in war crimes in Sudan between 1999 and 2003. During this time, the Sudanese army and allied armed groups attacked civilians […]
Nationale Sicherheitsstrategie: Chance für den Frieden?
Die Bundesregierung hat im Juni erstmals eine Nationale Sicherheitsstrategie für Deutschland vorgelegt. Alexander Mauz, Sprecher des Konsortiums Ziviler Friedensdienst (ZFD), bespricht mit Nicola Quarz, Referentin für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit im ZFD, die Auswirkungen der Strategie auf globale Konfliktbearbeitung. Er zeigt Lücken im Konzept auf, weist aber auch auf Chancen hin, die sich aus dem Papier ergeben. Nicola […]
Much homework has been given to decision makers
This year’s Bonn Climate Change Conference set the agenda for COP28. FriEnt, IDOS, IA and Brot für die WElt invited experts from the global South and North to a side event. Together they gave the negotiators homework: Measures to mitigate climate change must take into account the potential for conflict. The Bonn Climate Change Conference has […]
A small step
Most of climate fragile countries are countries that are already affected or at risk of conflict, making these countries a resilience building priority. However due to the volatile nature of their governance and economic systems, fragile and conflict affected states are excluded from receiving appropriate support to cope with the climate crisis, when they are […]
Forging Cooperation on Peace and Climate
In Somalia effects of climate change and environmental challenges are deepening fragility, creating obstacles for peacebuilding and thereby sustainable development. Together, they are amplifying threats to human security for many who depend on agriculture, multiplying the number of land disputes and hastening displacement across the country. FriEnt and Berghof will discuss with Somali experts. On […]
Klimakrise und Konflikte
Klimakrise und Konfliktpotential hängen zusammen. Der Hub Frieden verbessert das Klima erklärt seit 2021 die genauen Mechanismen hinter diesem Zusammenhang. Er thematisiert außerdem, wie zivile Konfliktbearbeitung einen wichtigen Beitrag dazu leistet, Konfliktpotential positiv zu wenden und Klima-, Umwelt- und Friedensarbeit gemeinsam zu denken. Nun ist eine Zusammenstellung der Hub-Highlights erschienen. Umwelt-, Klima- und Friedensarbeit müssen […]
Environmental breakdowns in areas of conflict
Across the world, climate change and environmental degradation have sweeping impact on local communities. In many areas of the world they cause food insecurity, the displacement of millions and undermine human security. The risk of escalation increases. At the same time, conflicts diminish people’s ability to adapt to environmental challenges. The online event on Friday, […]
Klimaretter im Gasrausch
Europa kauft weltweit fossile Brennstoffe, um die Versorgung von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft zu sichern. Steigende Energiepreise treffen besonders Länder im Globalen Süden. Die ohnehin schon prekäre Lage wird weiter verschärft und das Konfliktpotential steigt. Doch auch ein Fokus auf erneuerbare Energien schafft hier keine Abhilfe, denn auch die Energiewende bringt einen ansteigenden Ressourcenbedarf mit sich. […]
Pushed to the city
Many regions in Iraq are facing acute water shortages and force people to leave their farms as their livelihood is in danger. Little opportuntities in urban centres push these displaced people towards illicit economies. Inclusive dialogue settings and climate-focused mediation can help to face the challenges of the social dimension of climate adaption. For many […]
Stand for her land
The mangrove forests provide livelihood activities for millions of inhabitants. Landesa launched the Mangroves for Coastal Resilience project to conserve hectares of these forests. Yet, conservation alone is not enough. Who has rights and access to land and forests is crucial. The stand for Her Land campaign (S4HL) therefore helps women to close the gap […]
