Climate Finance and the Peace Dividend, Articulating the Co-benefits Argument

Wong, Catherine C. L.

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-12619-2_9

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“…This remains a fundamental gap in understanding that is reflected not only in the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement, where none of which address or even make any explicit mention of ''conflict,'' ''fragility,'' ''peace,'' or ''security'' (Wong, 2022a). In a similar vein, the important connections from gender justice to climate justice were likewise not made from the beginning, in terms of the establishment of global climate governance architecture, policy, and finance (Terry, 2009;Wamukonya & Skutsch, 2002;Jolly, 2020), but became a rallying a call at the 2007 COP (Sultana, 2021).…”

Section: Climate Finance Justice For Vulnerable Conflict-affected And...mentioning

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“…Until recently, the experience of highly vulnerable conflict-affected and fragile contexts in accessing climate finance has not been considered separately beyond this. However, recent research (UNDP, 2021; Wong, 2022a; Cao et al, 2021; Sitati et al, 2021; Garschagen & Doshi, 2022) shows that extremely fragile states suffer less access to climate finance than fragile states, thus highlighting equity arguments (McDermott et al, 2013) and the broader political economy of climate finance (Cash & Swatuk, 2022; Steffen & Michaelowa, 2022).…”

Section: Climate Security Climate Finance and Peacebuilding Finance L...mentioning

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Climate finance, conflict and gender—Benchmarking women’s empowerment and sustaining peace

Wong

2023

Environment and Security

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The intersection of knowledge and practice in climate finance, peace, and women’s empowerment remains understudied even though the aspirations of climate and peacebuilding finance on gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment are actually well aligned. They have in common, an emphasis on the undervalued role of women, the importance of women assuming leadership roles, the elevated agency that finance would afford in, respectively, climate action and sustaining peace, and the full participation of women. At a fundamental level, there is a strong inherent understanding of women’s role in natural resource governance and stewardship that cuts across both the normative framings of climate and peacebuilding finance. Climate financing mechanisms such as the “vertical funds” have over the years introduced sophisticated performance metrics for gender and women’s empowerment, but none to address conflict or fragility. The key gap as highlighted by UNDP is the understanding of the peace co-benefits of climate finance, which means that women in conflict settings may be left behind. This article examines progress on gender and climate finance; the gaps in access by conflict and fragility-affected regions; the benchmarking of climate finance and peace mainstreaming; and a comparative approach for greater cross-fertilization.

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Section: Climate Finance Justice For Vulnerable Conflict-affected And...mentioning

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Section: Climate Security Climate Finance and Peacebuilding Finance L...mentioning

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Climate finance, conflict and gender—Benchmarking women’s empowerment and sustaining peace

Wong

2023

Environment and Security

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“…In some cases, reduced defence spending due to improved international relations or a shift in security priorities can create a "peace dividend" (Sustikarini, A.;. The reallocation of resources from defence to other sectors can stimulate economic development (Wong, C.;., allowing for investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare programs (Zhang, Y.; Liu, X.; Xu, J.; 2016 ). This reallocation can contribute to long-term sustainable economic growth and development.…”

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Security in the Context of Sustainability: The Implications on Defence Expenditures

Bătuşaru,

Sbârcea

2023

Studies in Business and Economics

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This scientific article aims to assess the link between defence expenditures and sustainable development in Romania. As the world faces increasingly complex security challenges and environmental concerns, it becomes crucial to examine the interplay between defence investments and sustainable development goals. The study focuses specifically on Romania, a country that has been undergoing significant economic and political transformations since joining the European Union. The analysis employs a comprehensive framework that integrates economic, social, and environmental indicators to evaluate the sustainability implications of defence expenditures. Using data from various sources, including national statistics and international databases, this study examines the trends in defence spending in Romania over a specified period. The research investigates the potential trade-offs between defence investments and sustainable development outcomes by considering key dimensions such as economic growth, social well-being, and environmental impact. By examining the case of Romania, valuable insights can be gained regarding the challenges and opportunities in balancing defence expenditures with sustainable development priorities. The study not only provides a comprehensive analysis of the current situation but also identifies potential pathways for enhancing the sustainability of Romania’s defence sector. This study contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable security fostering a more resilient and sustainable future.

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