How we respond to climate change and conflict will define the coming decade and beyond. Millions of families are already facing the impacts of severe storms and droughts. When compounded by the threats of violence over resources, the challenges become even greater. However, communities worldwide are developing creative solutions to tackle these interconnected issues. We're listening, learning, and building practical tools to help communities address climate and conflict together.
Peru, the third most forested country in the world, is home to over 13% of the Amazon rainforest. However, it is highly vulnerable to climate-related natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and landslides, all of which are intensified by the effects of El Nino. Additionally, agricultural expansion, illegal logging, mining, air and water pollution, and threats to Indigenous communities contribute to escalating conflicts, creating a vicious cycle of climate and conflict challenges.
We believe that the knowledge and experiences of communities facing these issues are crucial for developing effective solutions. By learning alongside them, we can identify patterns that emerge across different contexts-from the USA to Fiji, Ethiopia to Peru. In collaboration with local partners, we are integrating these insights into practical tools that can be applied wherever climate change and conflict intersect.
This case study will play a vital role in shaping the practical tool we're developing to assist communities worldwide in addressing climate and conflict. It will be available free of charge to local communities, peace and development workers, donors, policymakers, and others working in areas affected by these crises. Ultimately, this tool aims to help stakeholders view climate change and conflict as interconnected challenges rather than isolated issues, fostering a more holistic solution.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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