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The sixth edition of the Berlin Climate and Security Conference (BCSC) explored how to secure a climate for peace. The conference examined why climate must be integrated into peacemaking. Through taking stock of best practice examples, it advanced concrete climate security approaches and initiatives.
Regional organizations play a crucial role in formulating and implementing climate security responses. This event aimed to explore their contributions to the climate, peace, and security agenda. The African Union developed the Africa Climate Security Risk Assessment and is working on a Common African Position on climate change, peace, and security. The European Union also prioritized climate security with its Joint Communication to enhance foresight and international partnerships. By bringing together the AU and EU, the event facilitated an exchange on regional actions and best practices.
Speakers:
• Ahmed Hussein, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Permanent Mission of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Addis Ababa & Representative of the AU Peace and Security Council
• Colonel Sheku Tejan Sesay, Senior Political and Reporting Officer and Focal Point for Climate, Peace and Security, African Union Commission
• Róisín Drury-Tully, Programme Manager, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission
• Moderated by Janani Vivekananda, Head of Programme Climate Diplomacy and Security, adelphi
The production of this video is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
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adelphi global (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.
The sixth edition of the Berlin Climate and Security Conference (BCSC) explored how to secure a climate for peace. The conference examined why climate must be integrated into peacemaking. Through taking stock of best practice examples, it advanced concrete climate security approaches and initiatives.
Regional organizations play a crucial role in formulating and implementing climate security responses. This event aimed to explore their contributions to the climate, peace, and security agenda. The African Union developed the Africa Climate Security Risk Assessment and is working on a Common African Position on climate change, peace, and security. The European Union also prioritized climate security with its Joint Communication to enhance foresight and international partnerships. By bringing together the AU and EU, the event facilitated an exchange on regional actions and best practices.
Speakers:
• Ahmed Hussein, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Permanent Mission of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Addis Ababa & Representative of the AU Peace and Security Council
• Colonel Sheku Tejan Sesay, Senior Political and Reporting Officer and Focal Point for Climate, Peace and Security, African Union Commission
• Róisín Drury-Tully, Programme Manager, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission
• Moderated by Janani Vivekananda, Head of Programme Climate Diplomacy and Security, adelphi
The production of this video is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
© adelphi global, all rights reserved
adelphi global (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.
