Practice Note: Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Climate, Peace and Security in Central Africa

The practice note summarizes the outcomes of the Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Climate, Peace, and Security (CPS) in Central Africa, held in October 2024 in Gabon. The practice note includes an overview of key CPS risks in Central Africa, which include heightened intercommunal tensions over scarce resources, increased displacement, food insecurity, and loss of livelihoods, which are all exacerbated by climate change impacts such as irregular rainfall, land degradation, and extreme weather events. It outlines practical recommendations for stakeholders, including ECCAS member states, the UN, civil society, and donors, to develop integrated policies, strengthen crisis prevention, and support local initiatives, with an emphasis on building a sustainable, collaborative community of practice to address CPS challenges in Central Africa.