The second Forum on the Nexus of Climate, Peace, and Security concluded on October 8 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with Mali's Minister of Environment, Sanitation, and Sustainable Development, Doumbia Mariam Tangara, emphasizing the need for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle climate and security challenges in the Sahel region. The forum brought together various stakeholders to discuss climate and security issues in the Sahel. Tangara, also the president of the Council of Ministers of the Pan-African Agency for the Great Green Wall, led the Malian delegation.
During the forum, Minister Tangara advocated for stronger regional cooperation, increased funding, and sustainable solutions to build the resilience of local populations. She reaffirmed Mali's commitment to addressing climate, security, economic, and social challenges in an integrated manner. The minister's call for action reflects the growing concern about the interconnectedness of climate change, peace, and security in the Sahel region.
The three-day forum resulted in several key recommendations, including the acceleration of the Bamako Declaration, the development of a regional plan of action, and the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation mechanism. The participants also adopted the Nouakchott Declaration on Climate Security, which is expected to guide regional efforts to address climate-related security challenges.
The Bamako Declaration, which was adopted in 2020, aims to promote regional cooperation on climate change, peace, and security in the Sahel region. The declaration emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach to address the root causes of climate-related security challenges, including poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation.
The Nouakchott Declaration on Climate Security, which was adopted during the forum, provides a framework for regional cooperation on climate security issues. The declaration calls for the development of national and regional strategies to address climate-related security challenges and promote sustainable development.
The third edition of the forum is scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal, where regional stakeholders will continue to discuss climate, peace, and security issues in the Sahel region. The forum provides a platform for stakeholders to share experiences, expertise, and best practices in addressing climate-related security challenges.
The Malian government's commitment to addressing climate change and security challenges is reflected in its national policies and strategies. The country's Environment Minister, Doumbia Mariam Tangara, has emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to address these challenges, which are critical to the country's sustainable development and regional stability.
Key points
- Mali's Environment Minister calls for enhanced regional cooperation to address climate change and security challenges in the Sahel region.
- The forum resulted in the adoption of the Nouakchott Declaration on Climate Security, which provides a framework for regional cooperation on climate security issues.
- The third edition of the forum is scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal, where regional stakeholders will continue to discuss climate, peace, and security issues in the Sahel region.
