Applications Open for Climate, Peace and Security Programme by AGNES

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025

The African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) has officially opened applications for the highly impactful Climate, Peace and Security Programme, a timely initiative responding to the growing links between environmental degradation and global instability. This comprehensive programme aims to build a new generation of professionals capable of tackling climate-driven security challenges through integrated, practical solutions.

A Timely Response to Global Crises

As climate change continues to disrupt ecosystems and economies, its role in aggravating social, political, and economic tensions is undeniable. Prolonged droughts, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events have increased competition over natural resources, displaced communities, and intensified vulnerabilities in fragile regions—especially across Africa.

AGNES’s Climate, Peace and Security Programme rises to meet this moment. It provides the knowledge and tools required to design sustainable peacebuilding strategies that are climate-responsive and conflict-sensitive. By promoting cross-sector collaboration and local empowerment, the programme fosters resilience in regions most affected by climate volatility.

Programme Mission and Objectives

The mission of the programme is to equip both current and future leaders with interdisciplinary expertise to navigate the intersection of climate change, peace, and security. It encourages inclusive dialogue and policy innovation while strengthening strategic actions across levels.

Core Goals:

• Empower professionals with the skills to analyze and respond to climate-security risks.
• Support preventive diplomacy using early warning systems informed by climate data.
• Foster collaboration among government, civil society, and academic institutions.

Programme Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is designed to be both analytical and practical, offering deep insights into the complexities of the climate-security nexus. Programme modules include:

• Introduction to Climate Change and Environmental Stressors
• Climate, Peace and Security: Fundamentals and Frameworks
• The Climate-Security Nexus: Theory and Practice
• Human Mobility and Climate-Induced Displacement
• Early Warning Systems and Climate Risk Assessment Tools
• Integrating Climate into Peace and Conflict Prevention Strategies
• Governance and Policy for Climate-Security
• Scenario Planning, Simulation, and Action Planning

Participants will also engage in a hands-on project to apply what they’ve learned in real-world contexts.

Key Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the programme will gain:

• Enhanced ability to analyze climate-related security risks using integrated, inclusive frameworks.
• Practical knowledge of how to incorporate gender-sensitive and conflict-aware strategies in policymaking.
• Increased capacity to build and lead initiatives that bridge climate action and peacebuilding.
• Strengthened networks with other stakeholders working at the local, national, and global levels.

Who Should Apply?

This programme is ideal for professionals working in climate, security, humanitarian, and development sectors. Eligible participants include:

• Policymakers and government officials
• Peacebuilders and conflict resolution practitioners
• Environmental and humanitarian NGOs
• Security and military personnel
• Academics, researchers, and graduate students
• UN staff and members of international agencies
• Civil society actors and community leaders in conflict-affected regions

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit their applications by June 20, 2025. Visit the official program page for detailed information and the application process.

Take this opportunity to be part of a transformative learning journey that will shape resilient communities and policies in the face of climate change. Join a network of change-makers working to secure peace and sustainability for future generations.

For more information  and to apply, CLICK HERE