![]() This can put added pressure on resources at the destination. ![]() Such impacts can also lead to population displacement and migration.Lack of economic opportunities linked to these impacts can hold back disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts. Both slow-onset climate-related impacts such as reduced rainfall, droughts and desertification of farmland, as well as rapid-onset hazards such flooding, can set back work to increase food and resource security as part of the peacebuilding process. ![]() Recent research in highly exposed countries shows that climate change’s impacts on host communities can have serious implications for both UN peacekeeping operations and special political missions. Of a total of 92 159 personnel deployed to UN peace operations, 80 per cent (74 396 personnel) were deployed in such countries.6 of the 10 biggest UN peace operations (by total international personnel) were in countries ranked most exposed to climate change.10 out of 21 ongoing UN peace operations were located in countries ranked as most exposed to climate change (see box 1).They have a particular relevance for the peace operations conducted by the UN (see box 1 and figure 1 below). The security implications of climate change are highly diverse, crossing and linking different sectors of society. On 23 February the United Nations (UN) Security Council will hold an open session on the topic of climate change and security.
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