Inclusive approaches to amplify climate, peace & security

This COP30 side event marks both the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), as well as the 10th anniversary of Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS). It stresses that women, indigenous and youth leaders and their organizations are already on the frontlines of the climate and security nexus, mobilizing communities, advancing peacebuilding, and developing innovative responses to climate security risks. Through inclusive approaches, climate action becomes more effective, equitable, and sustainable. The COP30 side event will provide a platform to showcase thatinvesting in women, youth and indigenous people is not only a question of justice, but a proven pathway to stronger sustainable security, climate and peace outcomes. 
At COP30, this side event will provide a platform to highlight practical experiences, share evidence of impact, and reflect on how investing in inclusive solutions to climate security risks contribute directly to the objectives of accelerating climate action, building capacity, and delivering results for people and the planet.

COP30 provides an opportunity to demonstrate how investing in women’s leadership at the nexus of climate, peace and security can accelerate implementation and deliver tangible results for resilience as well as stability and benefit communities most affected by climate change. This event will leverage and highlight women’s meaningful participation and leadership in preventing and responding to climate-related conflicts and injustice. It aims to amplify local initiatives and solutions, promote their contributions to resilience, conflict prevention, sustainable resource management, and peacebuilding and recovery; and how scaling support to their work is key to achieving inclusive and effective climate action, security and justice.

Overall question:
• How can increased investment in inclusive approaches strengthen transformative and local solutions for climate action, peace and security?

Main objective:
• Showcase good practices, challenges and opportunities for inclusive solutions and meaningful participation in climate security and climate justice.
• Highlight how women’s leadership contributes to the implementation of initiatives addressing climate-related security risks, aligning with the broader goals of COP30 to move from commitment to delivery.