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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · 9d

🌱 Integrating nature into peace & security frameworks is pressing & possible🌳

Our event with the WWF & the Permanent Missions of Slovenia & Germany to the #UN on the sidelines of #UNGA80, explored how nature, peace & security are linked.

Read the policy brief: adelph.it/NatSecWWF

#Nature4Peace

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · 16d

🗓️Don't miss it!
This high-level breakfast on the sidelines of #UNGA80 will explore how environmental degradation contributes to instability, and how conserving ecosystems can foster resilience and peace.

Participation by invitation only. Contact us for more information: adelph.it/adelphiUNGA80

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · 21d

Will you be in New York for #UNGA80? Our team is organising an event on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly.

Reach out to us on Bluesky if you would like to connect!

Learn more: adelph.it/adelphiAtUNGA80

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Aug 12

On International Youth Day 🌍, we spotlight youth as leaders in climate and peace.🌱🕊️ Our practical note with UNSSC, based on #BCSC2024 insights, shares ways to empower youth in the Climate, Peace & Security agenda.

Discover: adelph.it/YouthCPS
#ClimateSecurity #YouthDay

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Aug 7

Less than 💯 days until #COP30 in Belém.
In our latest episode of the #ClimateDiploPod, we discuss Brazil’s challenges & opportunities regarding climate, environment, and human security, explore Brazil's leadership role on climate, & what to expect for climate security at COP30.
🎧 adelph.it/podcast52

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Jul 9

📬 In the latest edition of the ECC newsletter:
⛰️ Climate, Peace & Environmental Resilience in the Asia-Pacific Region
📺 Sustainable Investments in Fragile Environments
🎧 Water diplomacy & climate finance in South and Central Asia

📨Read: adelph.it/6thIssue2025
📮 Subscribe: adelph.it/ECCnewsletter

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Jul 2

Tune into the 🆕 #ClimateDiploPod for insights on transboundary water mangement, challenges and opportunities in Afghanistan, Central Asia and South Asia, decentralised finance + more

🔎 adelph.it/podcast51

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Sinéad Barry @sineadbarry.bsky.social · Jun 26

Happy to share our latest report on #Climate, Peace and Environmental #Resilience in the Asia-Pacific region!

Check it out for insights on:

🌐 Streamlining regional expertise into international institutions

🚗 Supporting safe, dignified mobility

♻️ Advancing a just transition framework

➕ and more!

Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Jun 25

🌏Despite rising threats & rich regional expertise, a stark data gap remains on climate-related risks to peace, #stability and development in the #Asia-Pacific region.

Our report Climate, Peace & Environmental #Resilience in the Asia-Pacific Region aims to help fill the gap.

🔎adelph.it/AsiaPacific

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Jun 26

Recently, #BCSCRio brought together experts from Brazil, Germany & EU to foster locally driven solutions and accelerate cooperation on #ClimateSecurity in Brazil and the wider Latin America & Caribbean region, with a view to #COP30 and beyond.

Stay tuned for further insights from BCSC-Rio.

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Jun 25

🌏Despite rising threats & rich regional expertise, a stark data gap remains on climate-related risks to peace, #stability and development in the #Asia-Pacific region.

Our report Climate, Peace & Environmental #Resilience in the Asia-Pacific Region aims to help fill the gap.

🔎adelph.it/AsiaPacific

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Jun 11

📃 New report looks at how climate and environmental change interact with human security risks in Brazil. Access the executive summary and infographic (also in Portuguese), full report coming soon!
➡️ adelph.it/BrazilCPS

@raquelmunayer.bsky.social
Laís Clemente Pereira
@hectormoralesm.bsky.social

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Jun 11

📃 New report looks at how climate and environmental change interact with human security risks in Brazil. Access the executive summary and infographic (also in Portuguese), full report coming soon!
➡️ adelph.it/BrazilCPS

@raquelmunayer.bsky.social
Laís Clemente Pereira
@hectormoralesm.bsky.social

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · May 9

Amid rising tensions, the suspension of the #IndusWaterTreaty highlights growing climate and environmental risks across the Asia-Pacific region. Cooperation to overcome challenges isn’t just necessary - it's a strategic opportunity.

🔎 adelph.it/IndusWaterTreaty

Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Apr 17

🗓️ Looking for key events on climate diplomacy and security? Check out our events calendar: adelph.it/ClimateDiploEvents

#peacebuilding #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateSecurity #ClimatePeaceAndSecurity

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Apr 15

Recent escalations and a long standing context of political instability are driving Yemen’s warring parties to weaponize water-and-land resources, exacerbating mismanagement and intensifying natural resources disputes.

More insights on our🆕Factbook case study: adelph.it/WaterYem

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Apr 8

"The belief that Afghanistan can tackle climate change using its own resources is a dangerous misconception", writes CSEN expert Dr.-Ing. M. Assem Mayar.

Read the full article, originally published by the Toda Peace Institute: adelph.it/ArticleAFG

Left Behind: Why Afghanistan Cannot Tackle Climate Change Alone

"We don't have money for all; aid has largely been reduced. Countries should use their internal resources, like minerals, for tackling climate change."

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Apr 4

🌲 Through collaborative efforts, OSCE and adelphi are working with communities and governments in South-Eastern Europe on fire risks, illegal logging and migration issues to mitigate risks and build resilience. Find out more about wildfires, as well as our work in the region: adelph.it/FiresOSCE

Why protecting forests from wildfires is a security issue

“If we want a good future, we need to protect our ecosystems,” says Anela Stavrevska-Panajotova. She is a forest engineer and head of the Department for Nature Protection at Shar Mountain National Par...

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Alexandra Steinkraus @steinkraus.bsky.social · Mar 28

🎙️Our March episode of the Climate Diplomacy podcast is out just in time for weekend listening: adelph.it/podcast48

We discuss the dynamics of internal and cross-border migration, borderland securitization, the role of community networks in Bangladesh and more.

🎧 adelph.it/podcast48

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benjaminpohlberlin.bsky.social @benjaminpohlberlin.bsky.social · Mar 27

During #PCD25 @diplo.de, the Chancellor underlined that "anyone thinking about security needs to think about climate as well", citing assessment by @metis.unibw.de, @pik-potsdam.bsky.social climatediplo.bsky.social
& Fed. Intel. Service: metis.unibw.de/en/nike/

www.bundeskanzler.de/bk-de/aktuel...

Rede des Kanzlers beim Petersberger Klimadialog | Bundesregierung

Die Bekämpfung des Klimawandels sei eines der wichtigsten sicherheitspolitischen Themen. Das betonte der Kanzler in seiner Rede beim Petersberger Klimadialog.

www.bundeskanzler.de

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Héctor Morales-Muñoz @hectormoralesm.bsky.social · Apr 1

🌍 New impact story: How the Wadi El Ku 2 project in North Darfur used water management & local governance to build peace in a climate-challenged region. Read key lessons from our Weathering Risk methodology! @climatediplo.bsky.social 💧🤝 shorturl.at/Pl9ED #EnvironmentalPeacebuilding #resilience

Improving agricultural productivity and fostering peace through inclusive natural resource management in Sudan

The UNEP-led Wadi El Ku 2 catchment project used inclusive natural resource management strategies to improve agricultural productivity and foster l

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Apr 1

📬 On our latest newsletter (adelph.it/3rdIssue2025 ):

🥜 Improving agricultural productivity & fostering peace in Sudan
🔥Why protecting forests from wildfires is a security issue
💧 Weaponisation of Water-and-Land Disputes in Yemen

👓 Read: adelph.it/3rdIssue2025
📧 Subscribe: adelph.it/ECCnewsletter

Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Mar 26

💡Did you know that our knowledge platform has a Careers section with #job vacancies on #ClimateDiplomacy, Peace & Security and Environment?
🔗 adelph.it/Jobs 🔗

#hiring #ClimateJobs #NGOJobs #ClimateCareers #OpenToWork

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Mar 21

💧 #WorldWaterDay is a reminder that approximately 90 percent of climate impacts are related to water. In other words, there cannot be climate action without water action.

How can water be a bridge to peace?
🔎 adelph.it/UNWater
🔎 trend-observatory-on-water-podcasts.stationista.com/episode-10-t...

Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Mar 21

Additional readings for International Day of Forests 👇
🔹 Harmonising biodiversity and climate action with a peace lens in LAC adelph.it/BiodiversityLAC
🔹The nature of conflict and peace adelph.it/NatureSecurity
🔹A dangerous climate adelph.it/DangerousCli...

Harmonising biodiversity and climate action with a peace lens in Latin America and the Caribbean

Biodiversity conservation plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges climate change and environmental degradation pose to human security and peace. This practical note explores how these agenda...

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Climate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · Mar 21

#ForestDay highlights the crucial role of forests in livelihood and food security.

Forest conservation initiatives can help promote cooperation across borders, create economic opportunities and drive peace-positive outcomes, especially in conflict-affected states.

🔎 adelph.it/Ground4Peace

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