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Climate change, human mobility, conflict sensitivity and food insecurity — Karamoja Cluster | BCSC 2022

18 October, 2022

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WATCH: This UNSSC Coffee hour focused on the intersection of climate change and human mobility, conflict sensitivity and food security in the Karamoja Cluster. Representative of FAO, IGAD Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN) and Interpeace shared their strategies for conflict-sensitive and peace responsive programming, as well as lessons learnt from strengthening food and nutrition security while addressing drivers of conflict and enhancing the capacity of communities to adapt to climate change.

Speakers

Paul Opio, Livestock Officer, FAO
Oliver Unverdorben, Senior Programme Manager Kenya, Interpeace
Dr. Sunday Angoma Okello, Conflict Analyst, IGAD - CEWARN

Moderator

Ginevra Cucinotta, Learning Portfolio Manager, UNSSC

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