The sustainability-peace nexus: why is it important?

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Sustainability Science

Background:

• The intrinsic relationship between sustainability and peace is widely acknowledged but under-researched.
• Current academic and policy discussions marginalize the sustainability-peace nexus, leading to fragmented global efforts.
• Pathways of interaction between sustainability and peace remain ambiguous, hindering integrated solutions.

Discussion:

• This special feature explores the emerging discourses on the peace-sustainability nexus.
• It highlights critical issues and provides insights for addressing challenges at this intersection.
• The need for systemic approaches to understand dynamic interactions between peace and sustainability is emphasized.

Key Insights:

• Systemic approaches are essential to capture the complex, dynamic interactions between peace and sustainability.
• Addressing nexus issues requires multi-stakeholder engagement across all scales (local to global).
• International scientific collaboration is vital for a comprehensive understanding of peace-sustainability interactions.

Outlook:

• Fostering a better understanding of the peace-sustainability nexus complexities.
• Developing more effective solutions and strategies for integrated progress.
• Contributing to the creation of more peaceful and sustainable communities globally.