The CSM convened its first Partnership Dialogue on 28 April 2023 in New York and online. It showcased how the CSM is working with partners to maximize its catalytic impact and deliver results in frontline countries and regions. Partners as well as advisors and experts deployed with CSM support highlighted progress and perspectives with examples from the Arab States, the Horn of Africa, the Philippines, and Northern Central America. The CSM team presented priorities for the CSM’s new phase (2023-2025), which focuses on support to analysis and action, knowledge co-generation, data and evidence, and diversification of partnerships. An opportunity for a wide range of current and prospective partners to deepen their understanding of the CSM’s work and vision, the Dialogue was attended by 90+ participants, including 35+ Member States among which donor partners, members of the Group of Friends on Climate and Security (GoF), and Climate for Peace (C4P) members. Ahead of the Dialogue, the CSM released its first Brochure providing an overview of the CSM and its new phase.
In 2024, the CSM enhanced this format by convening the CSM Nairobi Partnership Dialogue at UNEP headquarters and online on 6 June 2024, with support from Co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Climate and Security and of the CSM Joint Steering Committee. Convening the Dialogue in Nairobi aimed at expanding the advocacy, partnerships and convening efforts of the CSM and consultations with partners beyond New York. The location allowed the CSM to build on the UNEP headquarters presence and the first CSM Nairobi Exchange (4-6 June) for climate, peace and security (CPS) advisors and experts. The Dialogue offered a regional perspective on CPS in the Horn of Africa, with remarks from Kenya, the African Union Commission and IGAD/ICPAC, as well as insights from CSM-supported CPS advisors in UNMISS, UNAMI and the Liptako Gourma Authority on operationalizing CPS. A platform to share CSM experiences while bringing forward examples and insightful perspectives from a variety of States including during the open discussion, the CSM Nairobi Partnership Dialogue was attended by 100+ participants, representing 25+ States (including CSM, GoF and C4P partners) as well as regional organization, international financial institution, knowledge, civil society and UN partners.
In consultation with partners, the CSM Partnership Dialogue will be further enhanced and brought to other geographical contexts, as a platform to share CSM experiences while bringing forward concrete examples and insightful perspectives from a variety of States.