Climate Diplomacy Podcast

As COP29 in Azerbaijan has come to a close, in this episode, our colleague Yosr Khèdr (Analyst, adelphi) joins the podcast to discuss the climate finance negotiations, the new Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance, the shortcomings of the final text and what this means for COP30 in Belém. We also dive into what the negotiations mean for fragile and conflict affected countries, the significance of the second Peace Day and other positive outcomes from this year’s COP.  Further links: Climate finance for peace: Event summary [https://climate-diplomacy.org/magazine/cooperation/climate-finance-peace-event-summary] | Upscaling peace-positive climate action and climate-informed peacebuilding [https://weatheringrisk.org/en/publication/upscaling-peace-positive-climate-action-and-climate-informed-peacebuilding-lessons] | Operationalising the Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace Declaration [https://weatheringrisk.org/en/publication/operationalising-climate-relief-recovery-and-peace-declaration]  © adelphi global, all rights reserved    adelphi global (https://adelphi-global.de/en [https://adelphi-global.de/en]) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.    Editing by Paulus Müller-Hahl (Lichtbilder).

From key takeaways to a look behind the scenes, in this episode we take a deep dive into all things Berlin Climate and Security Conference (BCSC). One of our hosts, Alexandra Steinkraus, switches hats and joins this episode as a guest along with another key member of the organising team, Laís Clemente. They share insights on how the conference is organised and discuss the role of different actors within the climate, peace and security space, why regional editions are so important, how to ensure geographic diversity and inclusion as a central principal of organising the conference - and more. Further links: Watch the BCSC livestreamed sessions [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ArCHLaLKSmOPppR7NsFlIdZzW9AzIqd] | BCSC Event Summary [https://berlin-climate-security-conference.de/] | BCSC-Cali [https://berlin-climate-security-conference.de/en/bcsc-cali-2024] © adelphi global, all rights reserved adelphi global (https://adelphi-global.de/en [https://adelphi-global.de/en]) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.  Editing by Paulus Müller-Hahl (Lichtbilder).

Biodiversity COP is around the corner. For the first time, the forum will look into how peace and security issues intersect with nature, and we are here for it. To understand the CBD COP process, how peace and security landed in the global biodiversity agenda, and to what to expect from the upcoming gathering of the community in Cali, we spoke with Florian Titze, Senior Policy Advisor for International Biodiversity Policy at WWF. Tune in to prepare for following the discussions around global biodiversity! Related links: * BCSC-Cali:  Berlin Climate and Security Conference 2024 - Cali Edition [https://berlin-climate-security-conference.de/bcsc-cali-2024] * Report The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/final-report-the-economics-of-biodiversity-the-dasgupta-review] * Catalogue of Nature-based Solutions for Peace and Security [https://solutions.ecosystemforpeace.org/] © adelphi global, all rights reserved    adelphi global (https://adelphi-global.de/en [https://adelphi-global.de/en]) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.  Editing by Paulus Müller-Hahl (Lichtbilder).

What did you always want to know about climate, peace and security, but didn't know who to ask? In this episode, hosts Alexandra and Raquel address questions sent by you, spanning from meanings and definitions, through methodologies and approaches, to challenges and solutions. They discuss the development of the climate, peace and security narrative, common misconceptions, and practicalities of embbeding CPS considerations into interventions on the ground.  Recommended resources: * Climate change and security: a short Q&A [https://climate-diplomacy.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Climate%20Security%20-%20A%20short%20Q%20and%20A%20-%20Climate%20Security%20Expert%20Network.pdf] * Weathering Risk methodology [https://weatheringrisk.org/en/methodology] * The Nature of Conflict and Peace [https://climate-diplomacy.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/WWF-adelphi_The%20Nature%20of%20Conflict%20and%20Peace_mid%20res_0.pdf] © adelphi global, all rights reserved    adelphi global (https://adelphi-global.de/en [https://adelphi-global.de/en]) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.  Editing by Paulus Müller-Hahl (Lichtbilder).

As a heat dome drives record high temperatures for June across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), we speak with Ali Nasrallah, a green energy policy and climate security expert to discuss how climate change, rising temperatures and water scarcity are disrupting daily life and infrastructure, exacerbating tensions and contributing to new conflicts. We also speak about the energy transition and progress made -from regional leadership with COP27 and COP28- to national legislation and incentives, as well as the importance of prioritising cross-border programming, partnerships and how access to data and visualisation can increase transparency and build trust with different stakeholders. Discover the Climate-Security and Peacebuilding Thematic Review [https://www.un.org/peacebuilding/sites/www.un.org.peacebuilding/files/documents/climate_security_tr_web_final_april10.pdf] © adelphi global, all rights reserved adelphi global (https://adelphi-global.de/en [https://adelphi-global.de/en]) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.  Editing by Paulus Müller-Hahl (Lichtbilder).