Our researcher took part in the Under Pressure: How Climate Risks Shape Peace and Security webinar on 9 March 2026, joining leading academics, policymakers, and development practitioners to examine the growing intersections between climate change, state fragility, and conflict.
At a time when the world is experiencing more conflicts than at any point since 1946, the K4DD‑hosted event explored how climate impacts interact with political, social, and economic vulnerabilities to heighten instability in fragile and conflict‑affected contexts. Speakers highlighted how climate change can intensify existing pressures; particularly where institutions are weak, public services are limited, and governance systems struggle to meet citizens’ needs.
Drawing on evidence from the K4DD programme, the discussion examined how extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and climate‑related fiscal pressures can contribute to insecurity through complex and often indirect pathways. Panellists also reflected on findings from recent K4DD research on climate, peace, security, and state fragility, underscoring the need for evidence‑based and context‑specific approaches to addressing climate‑related security risks.
The session was chaired by Jeremy Lind (Institute of Development Studies) and featured contributions from our team member Dr Iffat Idris (University of Birmingham), alongside Professor Tobias Ide (PRIF – Peace Research Institute Frankfurt), Professor Jan Selby (University of Leeds), and Will Reynolds (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).
Learn more about the event here.
