The African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) has opened applications for its 2025 Climate, Peace and Security Programme, an initiative designed to address the growing intersection of climate change and security across Africa.
The programme seeks to equip policymakers, practitioners, and civil society actors with the tools, knowledge, and skills to develop practical, cross-sector solutions that promote sustainable peace and resilience amid worsening climate impacts.
Its core objective is to build a network of informed and responsive professionals capable of advancing knowledge exchange, strengthening cooperation, and promoting preventive diplomacy. The programme also aims to foster the development of climate-informed early warning systems at local, national, and global levels to address climate-induced security threats.
Programme Learning Objectives
Participants will:
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Evaluate concepts and frameworks at the intersection of climate, peace, and security from diverse perspectives
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Gain knowledge on conducting integrated conflict and climate analysis
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Identify entry points and apply conflict-sensitive approaches in policy-making and programme design that integrate peacebuilding, security, and gender equality objectives
What Participants Will Gain
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A unique learning experience guided by professionals bridging climate and security agendas
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Improved capacity to manage climate-security risks and design conflict-sensitive climate actions
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Skills to apply integrated analytical methods to assess climate-related security risks
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Access to a strengthened network of local and institutional collaboration on climate, peace, and security
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to:
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Policymakers and government officials in climate or security sectors
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Peacebuilding and conflict resolution practitioners
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Environmental and humanitarian NGO workers
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Military and security personnel
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Academics, researchers, and students in related fields
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UN and international agency staff
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Community leaders and civil society actors working in conflict-affected areas
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application form here:
For more information, visit the official programme page.
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
The African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) invites applications for its 2025 Climate, Peace and Security Programme aimed at addressing the intersection of climate change and security across Africa. This initiative aims to equip key stakeholders with the necessary skills to develop practical solutions that promote sustainable peace and resilience against climate impacts. Its core objective is to create a network of professionals proficient in knowledge exchange, cooperation, and preventive diplomacy, and in developing climate-informed early warning systems for security threats.
Participants in the programme will learn to evaluate climate, peace, and security frameworks, conduct integrated conflict and climate analyses, and apply conflict-sensitive approaches in policy and programme design that incorporate peacebuilding and gender equality. They will gain a unique learning experience, enhanced capacities to manage climate-security risks, analytical skills to assess climate-related security risks, and access to collaborative networks.
Eligible applicants include policymakers, peacebuilding practitioners, NGO workers, military personnel, academics, UN staff, and community leaders. Applications are accepted until June 20, 2025, through an online form available on AGNES's official website.
