Veranstaltungsbericht Summary Report: The Annual Conference of the Advisory Board for Civilian Crisis Prevention and Peacebuilding On 2 October 2020, the Advisory Board to the Federal Government for Civilian Crisis Prevention and Peacebuilding hosted its second annual conference in a virtual format. Under the motto “What do Crises Teach us?” almost 300 participants discussed the lessons learned from the EU’s and Germany’s civilian crisis prevention, above all in the Sahel region. A review. Advisory Board to the Federal Government for Civilian Crisis Prevention and Peacebuilding • 02 December 2020
Artikel Climate and Conflict in the Sahel: A Rule of Law Perspective The Sahel faces one of the world’s most serious humanitarian crises, as rising insecurity intersects with climate change. Resulting competition over land and natural resources exacerbates violence across the region. Efficient, accountable and inclusive institutions, especially for land governance and dispute resolution, are key to improving stability in the Sahel. Marco Lankhorst • 22 March 2021
Artikel Unpacking the EU’s New Sahel Strategy The European Union has just released its new Sahel strategy. The strategy’s focus on governance as the core problem in the region is a success. Going forward, the EU needs to fill its governance talk with meaning, especially with regard to the contribution of civil society, fighting impunity, and a more nuanced understanding of the role that security forces play. Delina Goxho • 22 April 2021
