Environmental Peacebuilding (Practitioner Training Course)

Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026 | KURVE Wustrow
Wustrow, Germany
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Building peace can only be truly successful if also the environment is protected. In violent conflicts, ecosystems are often suffering, if not destroyed. The exploitation of natural resources can be the key interest in a conflict setting. At the same time, environmental factors like a drought or flood and other effects of the climate crisis can lead to more tensions, more competition and conflicts. Thus, peacebuilding should include the protection of the environment.

In this training we will analyze case studies which demonstrate how environmental issues affect conflicts. Participants will apply tools for identifying environmental risks and for developing strategies in order to prevent and transform violent conflicts fueled by environmental factors.

Objectives

Participants are able:

• to identify the interaction between environmental factors and violent conflicts as well as peacebuilding processes
• to reflect on de-colonial perspectives on amd the importance of indigenous/local knowledge about the envirnoment
• to strategise how envirnomental issues can be addressed in a peacebuilding process

How to Register:

https://www.kurvewustrow.org/en/webform/application-form-for-practitioner-trainings-in-presence-q4

Application

Please note the following application periods:

• For people in need of a visa: at least 16 weeks before the training series starts
• For people without visa requirements: at least 6 weeks before the training series starts
• Please note that the exact application periods will be specified in the respective application form. We cannot accept late or incomplete applications.