Most of us feel the effects of climate change most directly through water: when there’s not enough of it or too much, or when it is unsafe to use. Competition over access to water, and the politics surrounding it, can compound the risk of conflict. …

In May, with the United States presiding over the Security Council, food security and conflict, technology and security, and protection of civilians in armed conflict were in focus. Council members also discussed the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, non-proliferation and the activities of the G5 Sahel force. The situation in…

The peace agreement reached in Colombia in 2016 put an end to the long armed conflict between the Government and the FARC-EP guerrillas. For 13,000 former combatants, the accord meant starting a new life. In Colombia, the number of former combatants who are participating in collective and individual productive projects…

The devastating effects of climate change are increasingly obvious. Recent trends point to sustained and possibly irreversible consequences that could undermine security and development gains and endanger the livelihoods of millions of people. Peacebuilding efforts are already becoming more challenging due to climate-change-induced risks. Climate disruption across regions in Sub-Saharan…

The war in Ukraine is shaking the foundations of the international system. Geopolitical divisions and the increased regionalization and fragmentation of conflicts are challenging traditional tools of conflict resolution. The complexity of today’s crises requires resilience, innovation and flexibility of response. That means that the funding of the response must…

Under United Kingdom presidency in April, the Security Council discussed, among other issues, the implementation of resolutions that focus on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on peace and security and on the importance of accountability in ending cycles of sexual violence in conflict. Focusing on Ukraine, Council members considered the…

Across the diverse countries and ecosystems of West Africa and the Sahel, climate change is emerging as a structural factor shaping peace and stability. Each year, the region experiences major climatic shocks, including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods. …

Hate speech is by no means new. But thanks to the expansive use of digital technologies, it has become an increasingly dangerous phenomenon. Across the globe, it has fueled polarization, radicalization and violence. …

March was marked by seven Security Council meetings on Ukraine and one on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. …