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The climate crisis is impacting the whole world, but not everyone is affected in the same way. Indigenous communities are at the forefront of the battle against climate change, trying to make their voices heard by institutions and decision-making bodies.

In this new episode of The Peace Corner Podcast, UNOY Communications Officer Francesca Paniccia talks to Dayana Blanco Quiroga, Project Coordinator at Pueblos de Montaña Foundation, Aymara indigenous organisation about their efforts to find sustainable solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. Based in Oruro, Bolivia, the organisation combines indigenous and scientific knowledge to help the community overcome the consequences of climate events.

The Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of GPPAC, CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders

From the Sahel to the Arctic, the impact of climate change is being felt around the world. But how is it linked to violent conflict?

Understanding the connection between the two is more important now than ever.

Join UNOY Fundraising Officer Sumaiya Tanim as she chats with Katongo Seyuba, a young researcher on Climate Change, Development & Sustainability on the latest episode of Peace Corner Podcast to learn about his research on the link between climate change and conflict, and the policy implications for peacebuilding efforts.

Katongo Seyuba is currently working as a Research Assistant with the Climate Change and Risk Program at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

The Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of GPPAC, CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders

In this new episode, we learn from Nishanie Jayamaha, who brings a humanitarian perspective to the discussion. Are you curious to hear about how the different sectors are inter-connected? Are you interested in learning more about the implications of connecting climate change as a direct driver to conflict? Tune in to hear more !

Nishanie Jayamaha is the Learning and Climate Change Coordinator at ICVA and has over 20 years of experience working in the humanitarian and conflict fields in complex emergency contexts. Bringing into light the challenges of conflict, climate change, displacement, food insecurity, she highlights the need for a change and working together across sectors.

The Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of GPPAC, CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders

In this episode, Beatrice talks to Marion Akiteng from CECORE Uganda, who shares her experience in developing and piloting the GPPAC Step-by-Step Guide to document, assess, and address climate security challenges at the local level. What for? To design strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate risks.

Hear from Marion how communities develop local indicators and find out more about their value in addressing climate risks. Marion also talks about the crucial role local women and young people play in driving local climate action. Tune in for more!

The Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of GPPAC, CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders

Join Aziza and Ali Joma in the latest episode of the #PeaceCorner Podcast to explore the impacts of climate change on the community in Afghanistan, and how young climate activists are contributing to climate action and change.

Ali Joma Raeesi is a young climate activist who has been working on climate change issues since his university days. He is the CEO of Avisar organization for research and water resource management in Afghanistan. In this episode, he discusses how climate change has affected Afghanistan's vulnerable community; 80% of the country's population depends on subsistence agriculture and the country's population is also currently facing a dire economic and political situation.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of water resource management, climate change, and youth activism. Tune in to the #PeaceCorner Podcast now!

The Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of GPPAC, CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders

Generation climate: What is the impact of conflict and climate change on vulnerable communities in Yemen? What is the role of youth in building community resilience to changing climate patterns?
Tune in to join the discussion of Charis and Olla Alsakkaf and deep dive into the role of youth mediators as valuable contributors to climate-action.
Olla Alsakkaf is a peace and climate activist from Yemen, and chairperson of Peace Environment organisation. Having witnessed first-hand the implications of the on-going crisis in Yemen, she describes the importance of adequately addressing the intersection between conflict and climate change, while giving young people the opportunity to take the lead and be at the forefront of change.