A compendium of case studies on addressing climate, peace and security

This publication brings together practical, country-led experiences that illustrate how climate action can also contribute to peace and stability in fragile and conflict-affected settings. As climate impacts intensify – from water scarcity and land degradation to extreme weather and displacement – the risks to livelihoods, social cohesion and governance are increasing, particularly where institutions and resources are already under strain.

 Drawing on ten case studies from Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste and Uzbekistan, the compendium highlights how climate adaptation, mitigation and finance can be designed and implemented with peace-positive approaches. The cases span a range of sectors, including water and energy access, sustainable land management, climate-resilient livelihoods, gender-responsive approaches and data-driven decision-making.

 Reflecting peer-to-peer learning and grounded national experience, it offers policymakers, practitioners and development actors practical insights to integrate climate considerations into peacebuilding and development efforts, and identifies entry points where climate solutions can help reduce tensions, strengthen institutions, and support more inclusive and resilient outcomes.

 The publication is an initiative of the 'Climate Response for Sustaining Peace' (CRSP) launched at the UNFCCC COP27 under the COP27 Presidency Initiative. The collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA), which serves as the CRSP secretariat, underscores a shared commitment to advancing climate policy and finance for peacebuilding through coordinated action.