“Climate-Sensitive Peacebuilding” Dynamic Skills Enhancement Workshop

Organized by: 

Conflux Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Mediation
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Location:

Hotel M, Belgrade, Serbia

As the inaugural event in the Dynamic Skills Enhancement Workshop Series, this in-person workshop aims to equip peacebuilding practitioners with the skills needed to address the intersection of climate change and conflict. The focus will be on enhancing understanding of climate-related security risks, addressing these risks during conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and fostering collaborative approaches to build sustainable peace.

Conflict prevention has emerged as a cornerstone of the United Nations’ New Agenda for Peace, redefining the paradigm of training and development to prioritise proactive measures over reactive responses. This approach emphasises building resilience within communities, fostering inclusive governance, and addressing root causes of conflict such as inequality, exclusion, and resource scarcity.

By embedding conflict prevention into its operational culture, the UN aims to shift from managing crises to sustaining peace, aligning its strategies with long-term development goals and the principles of human security. This paradigm underscores the importance of collaboration, innovation, and local ownership in creating sustainable pathways for peace.

The Workshop is Designed for:

Peacebuilding Planners & Practitioners

Humanitarian Workers

Environmental NGOs

National & Local Government Representatives

Cultural & Traditional Leaders

The training programme aims to equip stakeholders with skills in mediation, dialogue, and early warning systems, ensuring that peacebuilding efforts are integrated across all levels of society.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

• Enhanced understanding of the relationship between climate change and peacebuilding.
• Improved skills for assessing climate-related security risks.
• Strengthened governance frameworks that integrate climate considerations.
• Increased collaboration among agencies working on peace, security, and climate issues.

Climate Considerations Covered In the Workshop

Practical Details:

The workshop will take place from the 13^th – 17^th of October 2025

at Hotel M in Belgrade, Serbia

The entire training will be held under the Chatham House rule.

Recording of sessions is strictly prohibited.

The course will be conducted in English, and translation is not provided.

Hotel M is offering a special daily rate for course participants, which includes:

• • Accommodation in a single room
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Free Wi-Fi

Should you wish to book your stay at Hotel M directly, please request an application form hotel’s booking service at office@hotel-m.com.

Please emphasize in your message that you are attending the course organized by Conflux Center in order to receive the special rate, as well as any dietary or special food requests.

Participants are free to choose other accommodation in Belgrade, but in that case, transportation to and from the airport, to and from the event(s) venue, accommodation, and meals are their responsibilities.

Transportation around Belgrade, daily allowances, visa costs, and other associated cash emoluments for participants are their own responsibility or that of the organization which is sponsoring their participation. Health insurance and medical requirements depends on where the participants are residing, in accordance to Serbian laws, and are the personal responsibility of each participant.

Registration is open until the 1^st of October.

The course fee is 1,900 USD.

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