Heatwaves and Hostilities - Can rising temperatures lead to lasting peace?

In this paper, we are going to explore the complex relationship between climate change and global peace. Climate change and wars have a reciprocal relationship. As the war fuels climate change, the latter can catalyze the war too. Through the analysis of the ongoing conflicts across the world, recent technological advancements, and the globalized nature of the world, we will review different economic, social, and political impacts of climate change, how it acts as a “threat multiplier” by exacerbating existing conflicts, which can increase insecurity, and open the doors for the wars to emerge. On the other hand, we will navigate through an analysis of how climate change should be a reason for nations to come together and set common goals of ending wars, accelerating environmental stewardship, and fostering sustainable peace.