Mainstreaming a climate, peace and security approach: Challenges and entry points for humanitarian action

Adelphi and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), with the special participation of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), hosted a workshop aimed at fostering dialogue among practitioners, researchers, and donors on integrating climate and environmental risks into humanitarian responses and resilience efforts. The event focused on addressing the challenges of aligning short-term humanitarian actions with long-term climate impacts and enhancing collaboration across humanitarian, development, and peace sectors to tackle the root causes of climate-related security risks. Key insights and potential solutions were shared to promote sustainable outcomes. This practical note captures key takeaways from the workshop.