Dorian Wevers is a Project Assistant with the Climate Diplomacy and Security team at adelphi. She holds an LL.M. in Public International Law, specialising in the nexus between climate change and international security law. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in International Affairs, she focuses on international security and climate governance. Her interests lie in exploring the interplay between climate and foreign policy and examining how international organisations address climate security challenges.
BCSC’s 2024 edition explored how to secure a climate for peace and examined why climate must be integrated into the entire conflict cycle. This video features insights from interviews with adelphi global experts Janani Vivekananda (Head of Programme) and Benjamin Pohl (Head of Programme).
70 percent of climate vulnerable countries are the most fragile. This should mean that these countries are prioritised by climate finance. Yet, the reality is the opposite. Access to climate finance for fragile and conflict countries is often hindered by structural, technical and institutional barriers. Overcoming these challenges is vital for sustainable peace.
Land and natural resources can be connected with conflict dynamics, from local disputes to international tensions. Restoring ecosystems can bring communities together, build trust, and foster cooperation, laying the groundwork for peace.
The sixth Berlin Climate and Security Conference (BCSC) 2024 explored how to secure a climate for peace and highlighted the importance of integrating climate into the entire conflict cycle from prevention, to peacemaking, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction.
This report identifies five pathways through which climate change exacerbates security risks. These pathways will continue to shape the complex interplay between environmental degradation, climate change, and security in the years ahead, necessitating effective action from the EU.
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