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Excellent news! New NUPI led project will investigate how local efforts in the West African #Sahel Belt can teach us how to manage the effects of #ClimateChange on peace and security: www.nupi.no/en/news/lear... @cdeconing.bsky.social @thoroivers.bsky.social

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Both civil society and traditional leaders from the Lake Chad Basin are meeting today in Maiduguri to prepare for the #LakeChadGovernorsForum2025 that kick-off tomorrow. Impressive to see the efforts being made to make the process as inclusive & holistic as possible.

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Key takeaways from the peace vs security panel at the Basel Peace Forum organised by #Swisspeace ➡️ Peace is the goal. Security is one of the instruments to achieve peace ➡️ Security is necessary but is not sufficient to sustain peace ➡️ Both negative & positive peace are needed to sustain peace

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Yesterday the Norwegian, Nordic & Baltic Climate Peace and Security community gathered at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) for the Oslo Climate Peace and Security Forum. At the Forum a new Norwegian Climate Peace and Security Research Policy and Practice Network was launched.

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For a second year, #Norway will be a guest country of the #G20 on invitation from #SouthAfrica. This gives #Norway, a non-EU member, a unique opportunity to engage in #geopolitics. #Development issues have been at the heart of the G20 agenda. www.development-today.com/archive/2025...

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🆕 Peacebuilding in Ukraine Announcing a new paper with Tetiana Kalenychenko, Denys Brylov & Marko Lehti about sustaining social cohesion in Ukraine during the war and to secure the peace when the war ends. Open access: brill.com/view/journal...

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📰 In which @cdeconing.bsky.social and I are quoted on issues at stake in discussions on implementation of Security Council resolution 2719 on financing AU peace support ops thru UN assessed contributions, including the ongoing push to apply it to #Somalia. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...

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🕊️ Looking forward to this discussion, which will be an opportunity to reflect on ideas including the DPO-commissioned study on future models of #peacekeeping and my own paper on a new vision for #peaceoperations. #CAF24Berlin 1️⃣ peacekeeping.un.org/en/study-on-... 2️⃣ cic.nyu.edu/resources/a-...

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The African Union is facilitating the development of a Common African Position on #CllimateChange, Peace and Security. Read more about the challenges, priorities and principles identified thus far in the process in this piece by Alhaji Sarjoh Bah 👇🏼 www.accord.org.za/analysis/why...

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UN court to begin hearings on landmark climate change case - requesting opinion of ICJ on Member States obligations, in particular to SIDS, with 100+ statements filed webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1p... #ClimateSecurity

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Fabian Zuleeg presenting a summary of our report released at the Oslo Energy Forum. We are suffering from a progress illusion, addressing an exponential challenge with linear policies so we're falling further behind despite moving forward @nupinytt.bsky.social @extinctionrebelsde.bsky.social

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I was deeply disappointed by the lack of nature/science/climate/enviro on many major end-of-year book lists—so I decided to make my own! Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚 Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!

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Very interesting discussion last night in Berlin on South Africa’s role in co-shaping a new global order. South Africa’s position is officially non-aligned, but in reality 🇿🇦 is trying to benefit from good relations with both #BRICS and Western countries #G20SouthAfrica

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“It is politically easier to make the case for funding missiles than mediators.” Our President and CEO @comfortero.bsky.social argues that while global conflict is rising, peacemaking is still vital in @economist.com. www.economist.com/the-world-ah...

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SIPRI’s annual update on women’s participation in multilateral #PeaceOperations by Claudia Pfeifer Cruz. This overview tracks progress, identifies gaps, and offers insights into recent trends, promoting transparency in peace operations. Explore the #SIPRI booklet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/VYHM5282

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What is #SouthAfrica’s role in shaping a new global order? #AU #G20 #BRICS… Excited to contribute to this discussion organised by the German-Africa Foundation & German-South African Forum on 27 August at Africa House in Berlin 👇🏼

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Did you know that the fishing industry is the largest victim of #fisheriescrime? The fisheries sector is vital to food security, livelihoods and coastal communities across the world @bluejusticeorg.bsky.social we work for a fair blue economy free of #fisheriescrime #IUUfishing

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To make #aid more effective, it must tackle both the symptoms and root causes of crises. In fragile, conflict-affected areas, combining #FoodSecurity, #climate resilience, and #peacebuilding is essential but often delayed. Read the new blog by Simone Bunse and Liliana Almeida ➡️ bit.ly/3BasXoi

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How can #sustainablepeace be achieved in Iraq's #NinevehPlains? This #SIPRI paper by Amal Bourhrous, Emelie Poignant Khafagi & Alaa Tartir highlights the role of inclusive, community-led #peacebuilding in restoring social cohesion. Read the paper ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/YAF...

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Wondering about the future of UN peacekeeping? Listen to this @nupinytt.bsky.social The World Stage Podcast by Marie Furhovden with David Haeri of @unpeacekeeper.bsky.social Tor Henrik Andersen of @norwaymfa.bsky.social & me from #NUPI & @effectivepeaceops.bsky.social 🎤 www.nupi.no/en/news/the-...

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I really enjoyed this conversation-great insights from NUPI on climate & social cohesion and climate geopolitics.

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Commissioned by the UN🇺🇳Department of Peace Operations, our new study analyzes models for UN peacekeeping to address evolving global threats. It aims to shape discussions for the 2025 Berlin Peacekeeping Ministerial, focused on "The Future of Peacekeeping." peacekeeping.un.org/en/study-on-...

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So nice to finally see many familiar faces working on peace operations, peacebuilding or crisis management missions here on #bluesky! This is a first try - happy to add whoever I have missed! #PeaceOperations #CrisisManagement #Peacebuilding #EU #UN #AU #CSDP

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Achieving a just AND peaceful transition means avoiding the backdraft potential, the conflict-generating potential, of needed steps to advance climate adaptation & mitigation. Essential transformative action without making easily anticipated missteps www.newsecuritybeat.org/2022/08/crea...

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This new #SIPRI paper by Timo Smit argues that civilian #CSDP has become more geopolitical after Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, but not necessarily more strategic. Civilian CSDP needs enhanced strategic direction from #EU🇪🇺 member states. Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/PQCI8618

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Great piece on the geopolitical tussle at COP re: which countries qualify as "rich". Seems to me there's also growing debate over which countries are most vulnerable and therefore most deserving of $ -- SIDs vs. FCAS, etc. grist.org/internationa...

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🇨🇫🧵In a new fact sheet, #NUPI and #SIPRI explore the implications of climate change on peace and security in #CentralAfricanRepublic 👇 www.nupi.no/en/news/clim...

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Did you know that the UN 🇺🇳 has a tool to improve the performance of its peacekeeping operations through evidence-based impact assessments? Learn more about the tool, called #CPAS on this #NUPI The World Stage podcast with Kym Taylor & Hans Sachs of #DPO 👉🏼 shows.acast.com/the-world-st...

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Listen to this podcast with @erinsikorsky.bsky.social‬ and the #NUPI Climate, Peace and Security team. We had fun reflecting on the relationship between climate change, peace and security ranging from the Arctic to Africa, with forays into the Security Council & NATO 👉🏼 www.nupi.no/en/news/clim...

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Discover the complex link between #ClimateChange, Peace, & Conflict. With support from Norway🇳🇴 and Switzerland🇨🇭, SIPRI and NUPI produce science-backed factsheets bridging policy & science for the UNSC🇺🇳 on #ClimateSecurity. Learn more: buff.ly/3DRk9Tr

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⚡The #DRC🇨🇩 is faced with a confluence of #ClimateChange, environmental degradation, resource exploitation and #conflict dynamics that is exacerbating insecurity in the country. 📰Read our latest #ClimateSecurity Fact Sheet➡️bit.ly/3Ru4q3n

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What needs to be done to improve the impact of the UN Peacebuilding Commission? 🆕 @nupinytt input paper for the review of the 🇺🇳 UN #Peacebuilding Architecture in 2025 #PBAR #PBC ➡️ www.nupi.no/en/publicati...

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On Friday at #COP29 the focus was on climate, relief, recovery & peace. Climate mitigation & adaptation needs to be conflict-sensitive and peace positive. Note these 🆕 common principles that was launched in #Baku 👉🏼 ecosystemforpeace.org/cop29

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#AdaptivePeacebuilding is an approach where peacebuilders, together with the people affected by conflict, actively engage in a structured process to sustain peace by engaging in inductive, iterative & adaptive Doing Whilst Learning 👉🏼 academic.oup.com/ia/article/9...

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1/3 🎙️ Episode 3 of the 'Nature of Intelligence' season is out on #Complexity podcast! Listen now complexity.simplecast.com or visit santafe.edu/culture/podcasts What kind of intelligence is an LLM? Large language models, like ChatGPT and Claude, have remarkably coherent communication skills.

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Existing research 'has largely overlooked the complex interplay between #climate change, #conflict-affected states and #peacebuilding'. Read our article in International Affairs that offers a unique lens into the relationship b/w climate change & peacebuilding: academic.oup.com/ia/article/1...

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