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Responding to growing calls for action by affected communities, Member States and international policymakers, the Climate Security Mechanism (CSM) seeks to strengthen the capacity of the UN to systematically analyze and address the linkages between climate change, peace and security and to advance peace-positive climate action, catalyze climate-informed approaches to peace and security, and forge partnerships with actors at all levels.

Established in late 2018, the CSM draws on the resources and complementary expertise of its constituent entities ¨C DPPA, UNDP, UNEP, and DPO ¨C to support UN partners, regional organizations and Member States in this regard. Working in diverse contexts around the world, the CSM relies on local partners to develop tailored approaches. Lessons from these initiatives inform the CSM¡¯s work on knowledge management and capacity building, enabling the CSM to serve as a thought leader on climate, peace and security and contribute to the growing policy-practice loop in this new area.