MENA region

Climate Change Threatens Peace and Security

The Middle East and North Africa region is particularly affected by climate change. Rising temperatures, water shortages, and extreme weather events have far-reaching consequences on people's daily lives and existing conflicts. In our dossier, we highlight the links between climate change and conflicts. And show what solutions exist to improve people's living conditions and prevent violence.

 

Two religious leaders of the region look at the landscape.
Diego Ibarra Sanchez
Interview

“Climate security is particularly conducive to risk forecasting”

The International Crisis Group identifies early warning signs for violent conflicts. President Dr Comfort Ero explains how this could...
January 23, 2023
Infographics

The Links between Climate Change and Conflict

In the Middle East, climate change exacerbates existing conflicts and leads to new disputes. We explain the connections in infographics.
January 23, 2023
Water shortage in Lebanon

CAN A 1,500-YEAR-OLD METHOD SECURE PEACE IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE?

Diego Ibarra Sanchez
Points of conflict

Surviving and co-existing in a changing world

Climate change intensifies conflicts. Conflicts foster climate change. We take a look at three places, challenges and possible solutions.
January 23, 2023
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Insights

The Robert Bosch Stiftung's Approach to Peacebuilding

Atje Drexler, Senior Vice President, in conversation with our partners on funding, locally-led peacebuilding, and cooperation.
January 23, 2023
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