Guidance note for peace-informed programming at the Green Climate Fund: Livelihoods of people and communities.

Projects aimed at enhancing livelihoods through climate-resilient adaptation measures in Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings (FCS) can carry high operational risks. They may exacerbate conflict by impacting the complex interactions between socio-economic, cultural, and environmental factors that drive fragility, conflict, and violence. For example, such projects may inadvertently disrupt power dynamics amongst groups by implementing livelihood projects that favor one group over another. Being insufficiently aware of conflict dynamics may also undermine the achievement of the project’s goals and its potential to contribute to peace and stability – peace and stability being important pre-requisites for achieving long-term success in climate action. Hence, a comprehensive understanding and application of conflict-sensitive approaches in these projects is not just advisable, but essential for their overall success and sustainability.