Library


The library is a community-driven collection of analyses, guidance, policy, and other materials submitted by researchers and practitioners on peacebuilding and natural resources. It consists of assessments, case studies, policy briefs, reports, and multimedia content. This section is frequently updated with new materials.

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A Global Minerals Trust Could Prevent Inefficient and Inequitable Protectionist Policies

2025 | Science
Saleem H. Ali, Daniel M. Franks, Jose A. Puppim de Oliveira, Kaveh Madani, Owen Gaffney, Eva Anggraini, Leonard Wantchekon, and Xianlai Zeng

The global transition to sustainable energy and infrastructure faces a critical challenge: ensuring equitable access to essential minerals while also providing fair and stable income…


The Economic Consequences of Climate Change for Afghanistan: Losses, Projections … and Pathways to Mitigation

2025 | Afghanistan Analyst Network
Mohammad Assem Mayar

Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Afghanistan faces escalating economic and social crises from climate change. Climate shocks, such as from floods, droughts, landslides, avalanches…


The Bakhshabad Dam in Afghanistan and Its Impacts on the Hamoun Wetlands

2025 | Institute for East Strategic Studies
Seyedeh Zahra Qureishi

The completion and operation of the Bakhshabad Dam in Afghanistan threatens human security in the water sector. The countries that have decided to build the…


IOM Somalia's Environmental Peacebuilding Programme 2025 [Video]

2025 | IOM Somalia Mission

Widespread environmental damage in Somalia heightens competition for dwindling resources, intensifies existing conflicts and can lead to new ones. IOM Somalia's Environmental Peacebuilding programme focuses…


Disciplinary Perspectives on Environmental Peacebuilding: Insights from Environmental Science and International Relations

2025
Olivier Serrat

By integrating environmental considerations into peacebuilding initiatives, we can create lasting solutions that address recurring root causes of conflict, such as competition over natural resources,…