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Uvira, June 16, 2026 – AWCY-RDC organized an important community dialogue on the links between climate, peace and security in the town of Uvira, South Kivu. This activity was carried out thanks to funding from the Union européenne en République démocratique du Congo through its partner, the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict #GPPAC. 

This meeting brought together around the same table local and urban authorities, representatives of civil society, community organizations, local development committees as well as technical services working in the fields of environment, peace and security. security. The main objective was to promote an inclusive exchange framework to identify the challenges linked to climate change and their impacts on social cohesion, community security and local development. 

During the discussions, participants analyzed the consequences of recurring natural disasters affecting the Uvira region, including floods, soil erosion and environmental degradation. These phenomena aggravate the vulnerability of populations, accentuate tensions linked to access to natural resources and further weaken conflict prevention mechanisms. 

Participants highlighted the need to strengthen collaboration between authorities, civil society organizations and communities to promote sustainable solutions. Among the recommendations made are the strengthening of environmental awareness actions, the promotion of community mechanisms for peaceful conflict management, the increased involvement of young people and women in climate resilience initiatives, as well asimproving early warning systems for environmental risks. 

In its intervention, AWCY-DRC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local efforts aimed at building resilient, peaceful and inclusive communities. The organization also insisted on the importance of integrating climate dimensions into peacebuil