From COP28 to COP29 with Ukraine at the Front: Linking Climate, Security and Peace
Publisher: Oxford University Faculty of Law
Author(s): Ievgeniia Kopytsia
Date: 2024
Topics: Assessment, Climate Change, Governance, Renewable Resources
Countries: Russian Federation, Ukraine
It is evident that concurrent crises faced by war-affected regions compound critical infrastructure damage, ecosystem degradation, and significant population displacement. The intersection of climate vulnerability and conflict creates a feedback loop where each crisis amplifies the other, making traditional single-focus interventions insufficient for addressing these complex challenges. The COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace marked a decisive shift in recognizing the intricate relationship between climate action and peace-building UNFCCC. With endorsement from representatives of 94 countries and 43 organisations , this unprecedented level of international consensus signalled a new era in addressing complex challenges faced by regions experiencing multiple crises.