Climate Change: Climate Action for Peace – Faith-Based Perspectives

Oct 2, 2019 | UN Environment
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Environment and peace are cross-cutting issues that are intrinsic to sustainable development. While natural resources are vital to achieving sustainable development, they are also increasingly acting as drivers of fragility, conflict and violence. The growing demand for natural resources together with environmental degradation and climate change have led to increased conflicts between countries and communities over resource access and ownership.