High-Level Session on Climate, Peace and Security: Youth as Agents of Stability in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings
14 November 2026 · 13:00–14:00 (TRT) · Somalia Pavilion, COP31 Blue Zone, Antalya, Türkiye
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a risk multiplier. In fragile and conflict-affected settings, droughts, floods and the degradation of land and water resources intensify competition over scarce resources, undermine livelihoods and drive displacement. These pressures can weaken social cohesion and increase the risk of conflict, particularly where institutions are still being rebuilt.
Somalia lies at the centre of this nexus. Recurrent droughts and floods have displaced large numbers of people and placed pastoral and farming communities under severe strain. Young people, who make up the majority of the population, are among the most exposed, including to unemployment and recruitment by armed groups. At the same time, young Somalis are mediators, educators and community leaders who are building peace and resilience. The Youth, Peace and Security agenda, set out in UN Security Council Resolution 2250, recognizes this positive role, yet the links between climate action and peacebuilding are not yet fully reflected in national climate plans and strategies.
Held on the COP31 thematic day on Children, Youth, Education and Skills, this high-level session will bring together the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to discuss how climate action, education and youth leadership can strengthen peace and stability in Somalia. It will also consider how climate, peace and security can be reflected in the implementation of Somalia’s NDC 3.0 and National Adaptation Plan.
In partnership with: Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS)
