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💡 Water investment key to averting global conflict surge. Discover how targeted investment in water infrastructure could produce threefold returns, with initial costs recouped within 4-7 years. ➡️ Full report https://lnkd.in/gV_UyCTM

💡 Explore how improving governance and infrastructure can ensure water security for all in this article: https://lnkd.in/gTNnQvSf 💧2 billion people globally lack access to clean water. Water stress impedes economic development and food production, further compromising health and wellbeing, and can lead to social tension, conflict, and displacement.

Welcome to the IEP Economics & Peace Newsletter where we bring you curated stories at the intersection of peace, economics, and social progress. This week:▪️Concerns Trump’s tariff escalation could trigger a trade war,▪️details of ICC warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders,▪️US push for Google to sell Chrome browser...

💡How do ecological threats such as food insecurity, water stress, demographic pressure and natural disasters impact conflict and peace? 💡What strategies can countries adopt to enhance their preparedness to deal with these threats and preserve their levels of peace? Join the discussion and explore the connections in the latest Ecological Threat Report 2024 ➡️https://lnkd.in/gV_UyCTM

We kicked off this week on a high note with the 20 cohort 8 Rotary Peace Fellows from 12 countries (Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Spain, Poland, Britain, Botswana, Ethiopia and the DRC) at Makerere University Rotary Peace Center. Institute for Economics & Peace is a key strategic partner with Rotary International to equip the Peace Fellows with skills and knowledge on the Positive Peace Framework. At IEP, we excel in crafting pivotal indices like the Global Peace Index, offering comprehensive, data-driven insights for informed policy and strategic decisions. Institute for Economics & Peace Rotary International Makerere University Rotary Peace Center.

#COP29 UN Climate Conference agrees to triple financing to help developing countries transition to clean energy and deal with the impacts of climate change. However, critics argue COP29 outcomes fell short in addressing the urgent needs of vulnerable nations facing the climate crisis. https://lnkd.in/gigQVuPk

As global conflicts reach levels unseen since the Cold War, the need for peacebuilding has never been more critical. The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) remains dedicated in addressing these challenges, offering unique, data-driven insights into the fundamental drivers of peace. Through #Research, #Consulting, and #Training, we aim to build resilience and catalyse positive change in communities worldwide. Over the past year, our reach has expanded significantly, with growing media coverage, new partnerships, and thousands of trained Peace Ambassadors making a difference globally. The 2024 Annual Report reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a paradigm shift in the way we develop our societies, shifting them towards peace. ➡️https://lnkd.in/gyyJ9Hi9

North America and Europe are the two regions with the lowest average ecological threat score, whereas South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are the regions with the highest average ecological threat score. Understanding these disparities is crucial for targeted solutions and global sustainability. Full report ➡️https://lnkd.in/gV_UyCTM

⚠️50 countries, home to 1.3 billion people, face high or very high levels of ecological threats. Gain insights into Ecological Fragility and Conflict 💡https://lnkd.in/gV_UyCTM

This week, Stimson Environmental Security and the Institute for Economics & Peace hosted a discussion on the launch of IEP's 2024 Ecological Threat Report. The discussion focused on how we can better understand how rising food insecurity, water stress, natural disasters, and demographic pressures threaten stability. We were joined by an esteemed group of panelists and speakers David Bonnardeaux, Michael Collins, Jade Cooper, Tracy Hart, Andrew Hyde, and Cassandra Schneider, moderated by Natalie Fiertz, for a discussion on how states can develop policies to address these multidimensional threats. Click here to read IEP's new report: https://lnkd.in/g4UjC9Rg Click here to access the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eXEGX2N7