A roundtable at the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development explored the power of #storytelling and what makes a story impactful and constructive for #peace. This blog by Charlotta Sparre and Joshua Wilks builds on those discussions to look at the other side of storytelling ➡️

Integrated climate-security assessments are essential for designing adaptation measures that mitigate conflict risks and foster lasting #peace. But is donor support of climate adaptation in fragile and conflict-affected settings reflected in policy? Read more in this WritePeace

The latest #Climate, #Peace and #Security Fact Sheet is focused on Libya🇱🇾 and the series of conflict- and climate-related issues that face the country. Recommendations for international action are outlined to address these urgent issues effectively➡️bit.ly/4cN3BtN

Growing global support for a 'two-tiered approach' to #AutonomousWeaponSystems (AWS) is emerging. This approach would prohibit certain #AWS while setting limits and requirements for others. Find out more ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/LPED7…

The latest #Climate, #Peace & #Security Fact Sheet on #Libya🇱🇾 examines the intersection of climate hazards and conflict-related challenges. Read recommended actions for the international community to address these issues effectively ➡️ bit.ly/4cN3BtN

SIPRI's latest #WritePeace blog post gives an overview of current issues in the #RedSea region and possible ways to address them, building on the outcomes of a panel discussion at the 2024 #SthlmForum on Peace and Development ➡️ bit.ly/3AVLUuw

'The #RedSea has become a major flashpoint for global and regional contestation, with local, regional and global conflict dynamics deeply intertwined.' How can the issues in the region be addressed? Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3AVLUuw

Ukrainian translation of #Yearbook 2023, #AI and cyber risks, peace-positive #climate adaptation and more in the August issue of the SIPRI Update newsletter ➡️ bit.ly/4dBX5aw Subscribe today ➡️ bit.ly/SIPRIsubscribe

Building #trust is especially difficult after armed conflict. This blog explores processes from past reconciliation efforts that are relevant for rebuilding trust. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/477ySGx

What are the umbrella states’ security policies and threat perceptions and what are the key assumptions underlying their current thinking on extended #nuclear deterrence? Read more ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/WUTB3…

How can #peacebuilding be incorporated into humanitarian programming in South Sudan🇸🇸? This report provides recommendations for how South Sudan Red Cross can strengthen its peacebuilding impact ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/RDEZ3…

How can #trust be built after armed conflict? This SIPRI WritePeace blog explores five interconnected processes linked to building trust. Read the blog ➡️ bit.ly/477ySGx

'Because the world is rapidly urbanizing, and #ClimateChange will increasingly affect cities, it is reasonable to assume that climate change could increase grievances among urban communities that in turn spill over into violence'—Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4b8Nh5J

In south-central Somalia🇸🇴, IOM Somalia has used a co-funding mechanism as an #EnvironmentalPeacebuilding approach that leverages environmental entry points to address conflict. Read more in this new SIPRI Policy Brief by Kheira Tarif ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/KSJV5…

#Libya🇱🇾 is exposed to a number of #climate hazards. Climate stressors are in turn aggravated by political turmoil, a divided government, protracted conflict and a plethora of armed groups. Read more in this SIPRI–NUPI fact sheet ➡️ bit.ly/4cN3BtN

Storytelling can be a highly effective tool in advocacy, activism, policymaking, mediation and restorative justice. It also has the power to disrupt peace. This blog by Charlotta Sparre and Joshua Wilks looks at ways of countering disruptive storytelling ➡️ bit.ly/4dQOtN2

SIPRI co-sponsors side event on transparency at the 10th Conference of States Parties to the #ATT ATTSecretariat. #ArmsTrade #CSP10 #ArmsControl #DualUse Read more ⬇️ sipri.org/news/2024/sipr…

How does #ClimateChange affect #peace and security? Find out more in this comic from SIPRI and NUPI ➡️ bit.ly/48KTF2Q

On 29 August SIPRI experts showcased SIPRI databases during a United Nations panel. The session included a discussion on how data can inform political and conflict analysis. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3XwySfU

Ukrainian edition of #SIPRIYearbook 2023 launched. The book is available for free in PDF format on both SIPRI’s and the Razumkov Centre's websites. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4dEFWg8