From climate conflicts to environmental peacebuilding: Exploring local dimensions

Jan Sändig; Natalia Dalmer; Tobias Ide; Anselm Vogler

doi:10.1177/27538796241231090

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From climate conflicts to environmental peacebuilding: Exploring local dimensions

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From climate conflicts to environmental peacebuilding: Exploring local dimensions

Jan Sändig, Natalia Dalmer, Tobias Ide and Anselm Vogler

Environment and Security, Vol.2(1), pp.3-20

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/27538796241231090

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Abstract

hybrid peacebuilding

environmental peacebuilding

climate conflict

dark sides

local

violence

Environmental change and armed conflict are major challenges of the 21st century. Meanwhile, scholars and practitioners increasingly recognize the environment and natural resources as not only sources of conflict and violence but also as potential means for peacebuilding. While research on both fronts is rapidly progressing, the literature on the climate–conflict nexus and environmental peacebuilding has remained disconnected, although climate conflicts will (and already) require peacebuilding efforts. We address this gap by identifying overlaps that open opportunities for an integrated research agenda. Particularly, we call for a deeper exploration of the local dimensions of climate-related conflicts and environmental peacebuilding. Local actors, knowledge, networks, and identities shape peacebuilding outcomes and are key in building climate-resilient peace. However, romanticizing the local sphere might also mask significant inequalities, power differences, and ethical concerns.

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Title: From climate conflicts to environmental peacebuilding: Exploring local dimensions
Authors/Creators: Jan Sändig - University of Bayreuth
Natalia Dalmer - Leibniz University Hannover
Tobias Ide - Murdoch University
Anselm Vogler - Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy
Contributors: Natalia Dalmer (Editor) - Leibniz University Hannover
Tobias Ide (Editor) - Murdoch University
Jan Sändig (Editor) - University of Bayreuth
Anselm Vogler (Editor) - Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy
Publication Details: Environment and Security, Vol.2(1), pp.3-20
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Identifiers: 991005651070107891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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