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Peace Mediation and the Climate Crisis – Opportunities for Germany to Advance Climate-Sensitive Mediation
March 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Free
a Zif Xchange Space
When: 27 March 2025, 15:00 – 16:30 (CET)
Where: Online
Climate crisis is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor influencing conflict dynamics worldwide. As extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation exacerbate existing tensions, peace mediation must evolve to incorporate climate considerations.
This launch event followed by a discussion will introduce the findings of the study “Peace Mediation in the Climate Crisis: Opportunities for Germany to Advance Climate-Sensitive Mediation.” The study, authored by Tim Epple and Amelie Overmann, is based on an expert workshop, highlighting the key challenges, existing gaps, and Germany’s potential contributions to strengthening the link between climate change and peace mediation.
We invite you to join this important exchange, including discussions on what role Germany plays in shaping global climate-sensitive mediation strategies and how interdisciplinary collaboration enhances the effectiveness of peace mediation in climate-affected regions.
Presentation of Findings
• Tim Epple, Managing Director, PeaceRep, University of Edinburgh
• Amelie Overmann, Former Head of Project “Strengthening Mediation and Dialogue Capacities,” ZIF
Discussants
• Anne-Sophie Beckedorf, Deputy Head of Division S03, German Federal Foreign Office
• Nisreen Elsaim, Environmental and Climate Expert and Activist
The results of the study will be made available to all participants in advance, enabling them to review the findings thoroughly and to engage in a well-informed exchange during the event.
Registration
Please register by Monday, 24 March 2025, via email at mediationsupport@zif-berlin.org. You will receive the Zoom log-in Information for the event upon registration.