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Despite growing recognition of the links between climate action, peace and justice, COP30 has sidelined these issues at a time when they are most needed. This piece explores why ignoring peace in climate policy undermines global action, and highlights the voices demanding more inclusive and accountable COP processes.
14 November 2025
A new motion on conflict-sensitive conservation at the 2025 World Conservation Congress marks growing recognition of how peace, security, and nature are deeply interconnected. This piece explores why conflict sensitivity matters for conservation globally and highlights lessons from South Sudan — where practical approaches are helping conservation practitioners work more inclusively and sustainably in complex, conflict-affected contexts.
15 October 2025
On World Humanitarian Day, Natalia Chan reflects on the challenges facing the humanitarian sector and why conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding offer key insights for navigating the complex realities of a world in turmoil. Natalia is a Senior Conflict and Security Adviser at Saferworld and works closely with the conflict sensitivity facilities in Sudan and South Sudan. The facilities support the aid sector to be more conflict sensitive in fragile and conflict-affected humanitarian contexts by strengthening contributions to peace and reducing the risks of causing harm.
19 August 2025
Longer-term signs that all may not be well in South Sudan have been brought into stark focus over recent weeks. In early March, tensions erupted into armed violence in Upper Nile State’s Nasir County between the local Nuer community defence group, the ‘White Army’ - loyal to the First Vice President Riek Machar, and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), followed by aerial bombardment by the Government (including reports of the use of indiscriminate barrel bombs).
8 April 2025
Following COP28, we explore how integrated approaches to tackling climate change are needed, given the disproportionate effect of the climate crisis on people affected by conflict and fragility.
13 December 2023
