The international (in)security order and the climate-conflict-security nexus
Abstract Much existing research on climate, conflict, and security asks a relatively narrow question: how does climate change trigger or exacerbate violent conflict in ways that threaten stability within the current international system? Far less attention has been paid to how the properties of that system contribute to climate-related risks of violence, conflict, and instability. […]
The impacts of climate change on violent conflict risk: a review of causal pathways
Abstract The potential impacts of climate change on violent conflict are high on the agenda of scholars and policy makers. This article reviews existing literature to clarify the relationship between climate change and conflict risk, focusing on the roles of temperature and precipitation. While some debate remains, substantial evidence shows that climate change increases conflict […]
Climate Finance for Sustaining Peace: Making Climate Finance Work for Conflict-Affected and Fragile Contexts
Abstract The vicissitudes of climate change can hit the hardest and be felt most profoundly in conflict-affected and fragile contexts which suffer high vulnerability and low investments in coping capacity and adaptation. While both are underpinned and delimited by climate finance ambition, little work has focused explicitly on contexts affected by conflict and fragility and […]
Beyond greenwashing: Prioritizing environmental justice in conflict-affected settings
Abstract Building on recent studies that call for further attention to marginalized communities at the intersection of environment, climate action, and peacebuilding initiatives, this article recommends an environmental justice lens for work in conflict-affected settings. We highlight examples of resistance to environmental action where a justice lens has been missed, amplifying minority voices and perspectives, […]
Ethiopian Coffee Market Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis Between the Ethiopian Commodities Exchange and Market Liberalization
Abstract Ethiopia’s coffee sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy and cultural identity, has undergone significant transformations in its market structure and regulatory framework. This study examines the impact of two major market reforms: the establishment of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) in 2008 and the subsequent market liberalization policies introduced in 2017. Using a […]
Nature-Based Solutions and Peace Transitions: The Role of Agricultural Development in Colombia’s Path to Political Stability
Abstract This study examines the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in post-conflict peacebuilding, with a focus on Colombia’s transition following the 2016 peace accord between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Using environmental security and peace economics frameworks, the research explores how sustainable agricultural development and rural reform contribute to economic […]
Climate change and peacebuilding: Sub-themes of an emerging research agenda
Abstract Climate change is having profound effects on global security and peacebuilding efforts. While existing research has mainly focused on the link between climate change and conflict, it has largely overlooked the complex interplay between climate change, conflict-affected states and peacebuilding. Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities in conflict-affected societies by adding stress to livelihoods and […]
Land Conflicts and Resistance: The Social Impact of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects
Abstract Large-scale solar energy projects are a cornerstone of global decarbonization efforts, yet they often generate significant social and political resistance. This study examines land conflicts arising from solar park development in India, Kenya, and Mexico, where large-scale installations have led to disputes over land rights, displacement, and environmental concerns. Using field interviews, land tenure […]
Stranded Assets, Stranded Workers: Labor Displacement and Conflict in Oil-Dependent Economies Under Decarbonization
Abstract As global efforts to phase out fossil fuels accelerate, oil-dependent economies face the dual challenge of managing stranded assets and displaced labor forces. This study investigates how declining fossil fuel revenues impact job markets, social stability, and conflict risk in transitioning economies. By examining case studies from Mexico, Angola, and Russia, the research explores […]
Climate Finance and Conflict Prevention: Can International Climate Funds Mitigate the Risk of Resource-Driven Violence?
Abstract Climate finance mechanisms are increasingly seen as tools for promoting stability in resource-rich but conflict-prone regions. This study explores whether international climate funds, such as the Green Climate Fund and Just Energy Transition Partnerships, can mitigate risks associated with land disputes, resource competition, and economic displacement. Through case studies of climate finance programs in […]