Peace & Conflict

We work with local and international partners to ensure both economic and natural resources are used sustainably. Our success is rooted in the belief that confrontation between environmental and economic progress can be peacefully negotiated in a way that benefits everyone.

Our peacebuilding approach centers on “positive peace,” which is not just the absence of direct violence but also the unequal systems and social norms that legitimize it. In our work with civil society, social movements, and governments, we play the role of integrator, helping build relationships among different actors at the local, national, and international levels to work toward common goals.

For a community to be able successfully come together to tackle shared challenges, a sense of social cohesion is critical. This is especially true in diverse societies and those facing conflict or crisis. We work with all members of a community—local leaders, civil society representatives, women, youth, and marginalized groups—to jointly address and resolve conflicts and build a better future.