#Localisation that really works goes beyond “ticking the boxes”. It’s about: 👉 meaningful dialogue and collaboration with local communities and organisations 👉 realistic decision-making based on local needs 👉 transforming structures, networks and institutions 👉 long-term

Our Powering Peace Through Climate Action project used innovative adaptation approaches to bring communities together. How? By shaping #climate projects through a #peacebuilding lens: 👉 Uncovering the root causes of local tensions 👉 Strengthening community relations 👉

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 published today has identified State-based armed conflict as the most pressing immediate global risk for 2025, with nearly one-quarter of respondents ranking it as the most severe concern for the year ahead. Our Executive

The climate crisis affects everyone. But 75% of countries suffering the most from climate change impacts are also experiencing conflict, increasing the vulnerability of people and states. Find out more about our expertise integrating peacebuilding approaches into climate

What if economic growth was designed to prevent #conflict? Our Head of Peace Economies Veronica Stratford-Tuke explores how trade, investment, jobs and resource sharing can create lasting #peace. Read her insights in @Devex: devex.com/news/opinion-w…

⏲️ In 60 seconds: watch our Rwanda and Burundi Hub Director Ariane Inkesha explain how #localisation can strengthen #peacebuilding. ⬇️More insights in our latest reports: bit.ly/localisation-r…

🌍 "#Localisation is not an exit strategy" Our team and Mobaderoon share five insights to boost the efficiency of locally led #peacebuilding. Check our latest reports for more insights: bit.ly/localisation-r…

As the conflict escalates in Eastern DRC we are renewing our call for an immediate end to the fighting. Read the full statement from our Executive Director Nic Hailey on the situation in Eastern DRC 👇 : "The escalating conflict in Eastern DRC puts more lives at risk.

🌍 Interested in #ClimateChange, conflict and instability connections? Join our Climate & #Peacebuilding Advisor Svenja Wolter as she looks into their interplay and discusses solutions at a hybrid panel by XCEPT Research. 🗓️31 March, 15:00 GMT 🔗Register: bit.ly/4j9Iky0

On the Intl Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, Inkesha explains why remembrance matters – for healing in 🇷🇼Rwanda and a world grappling with fragile #peace. Read her insights: bit.ly/IA-kwibuka31 #Kwibuka31 #NeverAgain #PreventGenocide

🔔Join us this Wed with swisspeace at the online panel on how #humanitarian, #development and #peacebuilding sectors can collaborate to deliver effective programmes in new funding realities for international aid. Conflict Sensitivity Community Hub 🗓️21 May 🕐2pm UK | 3pm CET 🔗bit.ly/4dsEs9C

The intl #development system is leaving people in conflict-affected places behind. It’s time for a greater focus on #ConflictPrevention to stop more humanitarian crises from unfolding. ⬇️Listen to evidence from our Executive Director Nic Hailey in the UK parliament's International Development Committee

Last week, AfP hosted a member discussion w/ International Alert to discuss their new research on #localization in #peacebuilding. The conversation explored how the research’s findings can be applied in the current donor landscape amidst aid cuts Read the research: international-alert.org/publications/r…

Read a statement from our Executive Director Nic Hailey in response to the UK government's #SpendingReview. 🔗Full text: bit.ly/4mXDvKI

We're grateful for the crucial support from Embassy of Ireland and Irish Aid to our 'Powering Peace Through Climate Action' project. Its new cycle is an important investment supporting communities in becoming more resilient to #ClimateChange and #conflict in Kenya. International Alert Kenya & the Horn of Africa