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It highlights a critical lack of gender-disaggregated data and the phenomenon of 'sea blindness' as obstacles to visibility and recruitment. Using South Africa as a primary case study, the report suggests that the United Nations' Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda can provide a framework for improving women's inclusion. Key recommendations include launching public awareness campaigns, implementing gender-sensitive budgeting, and creating mentorship programmes to bridge the gender gap.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001760#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The maritime sector remains heavily male-dominated, with women comprising only about 2% of the global seafarer workforce. 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New violent hotspots have emerged in the border region between Mali and Burkina Faso and the Ambazonia region in Cameroon.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"prio-001630#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"UN peacekeeping operations (PKOs) in Africa saw a massive increase in average troop size from 2,348 in 1999 to 80,000 in 2010. 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This total is split between an additional 14 billion USD from international donors and 19 billion USD from low- and middle-income countries through increased taxation. These investments, focused heavily on Africa, would prevent 490 million people from suffering from hunger and double the incomes of 545 million small-scale producers while adhering to Paris Agreement climate commitments. The proposed funding is distributed across three intervention categories: empowering the excluded, on-farm productivity, and food movement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001166#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"To eradicate hunger and double the incomes of small-scale producers by 2030, international donors must increase their annual contributions by 14 billion USD. 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Consequently, two-thirds of additional public spending should be directed toward Africa.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001166#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The report proposes a balanced investment strategy across three categories: 'Empowering the Excluded' (social protection and vocational training), 'On-Farm' (R&D, inputs, irrigation, and extension services), and 'Food in Motion' (roads and storage to reduce post-harvest losses).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001166#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["food system","greenhouse gas emissions","Paris Agreement","climate change adaptation","agroforestry","climate finance","Nationally Determined Contributions","carbon tax"],"geography_discussed":["Africa","Bangladesh","Ethiopia","Ghana","Guatemala","Malawi","Nigeria","Uganda","Rwanda","Senegal","Tanzania","Zambia","Democratic Republic of the Congo","South Sudan","Eritrea"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["economic modeling","cost estimation","policy analysis"]},{"id":"issafri-001516","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/issafri-001516","title":"South African peacebuilding needs new purpose","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Security Studies","organization":"institute-for-security-studies"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/pb-154-2.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document argues that South Africa's influence in global peacebuilding has waned since the late 2000s due to a lack of strategic coordination, political will, and effective financial mechanisms. It highlights the failure of the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF) to prioritise conflict resolution and the long-delayed establishment of the South African Development Partnership Agency (SADPA). The author recommends that the government professionalise its foreign service, expedite the Partnership for Development Bill, and align peacebuilding efforts with trade and investment priorities to reclaim its international standing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001516#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"South Africa's peacebuilding efforts are currently uncoordinated and under-prioritised, lacking a strategic plan that connects bilateral and multilateral commitments with long-term foreign-policy goals for trade, development, and investment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001516#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF), a primary financial mechanism for conflict resolution, has been ineffective; only 4% of its disbursements over the last five years were directed toward conflict resolution.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001516#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"South Africa has experienced a decline in global visibility and political will regarding peacebuilding, evidenced by its absence from international policy processes and a failure to make voluntary contributions to the UN Peacebuilding Fund since 2006.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001516#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is potential for renewal through the recent passage of the Foreign Service Act and the prioritisation of the draft Partnership for Development Bill, which is required to establish the South African Development Partnership Agency (SADPA) and repeal the ARF Act.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001516#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"South Africa's role as AU Chair has not been leveraged to advance peace and security priorities, contrasting with the actions of previous chairs from Egypt and Rwanda.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001516#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["multilateralism"],"geography_discussed":["Burundi","Democratic Republic of the Congo","Sudan","South Sudan","Egypt","Rwanda","Africa"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis"]},{"id":"issafri-001538","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/issafri-001538","title":"Silencing the guns can reduce forced displacement","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Security Studies","organization":"institute-for-security-studies"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/pb152.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines the link between armed conflict and forced displacement in Africa, noting that the number of forcibly displaced people more than doubled from 11 million in 2013 to 25.7 million in 2019. It assesses the African Union's (AU) 'Silencing the Guns' initiative, arguing that while infrastructure like the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) and the Panel of the Wise exists, implementation is hindered by a lack of conceptual coherence and poor governance. The brief highlights that governance deficiencies, corruption, and the illicit trade of firearms—with over 40 million civilian-held firearms in Africa—drive conflict and displacement. It recommends that the AU move from early warning to early action, improve interdepartmental coordination, and address the structural root causes of conflict to facilitate durable solutions like repatriation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001538#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Armed conflict is the primary driver of forced displacement in Africa, with the total number of forcibly displaced persons increasing from 11 million in 2013 to 25.7 million by the end of 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001538#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The African Union has not achieved its goal of 'silencing the guns' by 2020, as new conflicts emerged between 2013 and 2019 in countries including Burkina Faso, Burundi, Rwanda, The Gambia, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Mozambique.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001538#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Poor governance, including state mismanagement, corruption, and human rights violations, is a central cause of conflict and subsequent forced displacement across the continent.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001538#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a significant correlation between high levels of corruption and forced displacement; for example, Somalia and South Sudan are among the most corrupt countries globally and are also major refugee-producing nations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001538#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The proliferation of uncontrolled firearms exacerbates violence and displacement, with over 40 million firearms held by civilians in Africa, the highest concentrations being in Western, Northern, and Eastern Africa.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001538#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The AU possesses the necessary infrastructure for conflict prevention—such as the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS), the Panel of the Wise, and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)—but these must be better coordinated and transitioned from early warning to early action.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-001538#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["early warning system","human rights"],"geography_discussed":["Burkina Faso","Burundi","Rwanda","The Gambia","Cameroon","Ethiopia","Mozambique","South Sudan","Somalia","Nigeria","Niger Delta"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","trend analysis"]},{"id":"issafri-002617","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/issafri-002617","title":"Activating Africa’s national youth policies for successful PCRD","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Security Studies","organization":"institute-for-security-studies"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/pb-141.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document argues that the African Union's PCRD framework is essential for youth-focused peacebuilding, but its success depends on prioritising socio-economic and political opportunities for young people. It highlights that the absence of inclusive youth policies increases the risk of returning to violence. While some states like Côte d'Ivoire have established dedicated youth ministries to foster policy development, others like Libya and the Central African Republic struggle with implementation due to fragile governance and recurring conflict. The brief recommends that the AU and member states prioritise early youth policy development, create dedicated youth ministries, and ensure all policies are accompanied by monitorable action plans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The African Union's (AU) PCRD framework serves as a fundamental anchor for youth-focused peacebuilding policies across Africa, and its success depends on the prioritisation of political and socio-economic opportunities for the youth population.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a heightened risk that violence will resume in post-conflict countries if inclusive, youth-centric policies and frameworks are not established during the transition to peace.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"National youth policies in post-conflict states often fail due to broad goals, generalised implementation methods, and a lack of continuity caused by frequent leadership changes and government restructuring.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The establishment of a dedicated youth ministry or department is a key factor in creating an environment conducive to the development of national youth policies, as seen in the case of Côte d’Ivoire.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the Central African Republic, a 2009 National Policy for the Advancement of Central African Youth was never implemented due to the 2012 resurgence of conflict, leaving youth marginalised in governance and peace processes despite comprising 75% of the population under 35.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Libya lacks a functioning youth strategy or policy, and attempts to create a national action plan with the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) failed due to government technical deficits, a harsh socio-economic climate, and frequent violence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Liberia has stabilised and re-established its state, but implementation of youth policies remains a challenge, leaving Liberian youth as a potential source of conflict resurgence.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Effective youth policies in PCRD states must include concrete action plans that can be monitored and evaluated, as many current policies are formalistic and lack systemic approaches to existing problems.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002617#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["governance"],"geography_discussed":["Burundi","Central African Republic","Rwanda","Ethiopia","Uganda","Sierra Leone","Liberia","Democratic Republic of the Congo","Somalia","South Sudan","Libya","Ivory Coast"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","case study"]},{"id":"issafri-002659","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/issafri-002659","title":"Migration: a critical climate change resilience strategy","publisher":{"name":"Institute for Security Studies","organization":"institute-for-security-studies"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2020","source_url":"https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/policy-brief-151.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines the relationship between climate change and migration in Africa, challenging the narrative of mass international 'climate refugee' flows. 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The brief highlights the prevalence of internal migration, the risks of unplanned urbanisation, and the need for African policymakers to develop governance frameworks tailored to local realities rather than relying on international models.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002659#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Climate change is a significant driver of migration in Africa, but it predominantly triggers internal movement within a country rather than international migration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002659#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Migration serves as a critical resilience and adaptation strategy for vulnerable communities, allowing families to diversify income and spread risk through remittances and temporary movement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002659#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The most impoverished individuals often lack the financial and social resources required to migrate, creating a 'poverty trap' where climate change increases vulnerability while simultaneously reducing the ability to adapt through movement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002659#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Urbanisation is a major outcome of climate change, with sub-Saharan Africa projected to have 86 million internal climate migrants by 2050, often leading to the growth of vulnerable informal settlements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002659#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Isolating climate change as the sole driver of migration is difficult because it typically interacts with complex economic, social, and political factors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002659#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"At the end of 2019, 2 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were displaced due to climate-linked disasters.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"issafri-002659#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["urbanization","climate resilience","food security","sea level rise","drought","coastal erosion"],"geography_discussed":["Mozambique","Djibouti","Ethiopia","Kenya","Uganda","Tanzania","Somalia","South Sudan","Zimbabwe","Comoros","Madagascar","Kampala","Addis Ababa","Dar es Salaam"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","conceptual framework"]}]}