Land has often been at the heart of conflict dynamics. Yet land and ecosystem restoration can also offer pathways for improving cooperation between countries and people, thereby ultimately contributing to preventing conflicts and building peace.

Whilst at first sight it may not seem explicitly so, the new IPCC report contains a lot of important findings on the links between climate change and conflict.

Climate uncertainty, when thrown into the mix of South Asia’s vast and varied geography, rich biodiversity, and complex socio-economic makeup, leads to a web of risks. This report presents climate security risks faced by the region and an overview of the current policy landscape.

This practical note calls on climate, peace and security researchers, practitioners and policymakers to mainstream inclusion throughout all their areas of work.