Strong Rationale, Weak Evidence: Why Integrating Research on Sustainability and Peacebuilding Is Needed
Publisher: One Earth
Author(s): Halvard Buhaug and Nina von Uexkull
Date: 2025
Topics: Conflict Causes, Conflict Prevention, Cooperation, Peace Agreements
Violent conflict is a major barrier to sustainability. Does this mean that peace operations promote sustainable development? Do sustainability interventions foster peace? Surprisingly, scientific evidence in support of these assumptions remains limited. There is an urgent need for more research on synergies and trade-offs between peacebuilding and sustainability interventions, evaluated over longer time horizons and supported by high-quality data.