Climate change, desertification and poverty are consequences of materialism, greed and self-interest: Ecosystem Ambassador John Liu from The Commonwealth Foundation argues that we are now witnessing the results of reckless exploitation of ecosystems and humans, and that consciousness is necessary to overcome our state of confusion and prevent the dangerous consequences of materialism.

Many experts worry that climate change is a risk factor for peace. One key mechanism is that climate change is likely to lead to water scarcity, and may disrupt food production in many regions. The risk of public unrest and civil conflicts intensifies, when food prices and availability become more volatile. In this interview, Francesco Femia, Co-Founder and President at the Center for Climate and Security, argues that we should be concerned about price spikes in the Middle East and North Africa region.

In drought-prone Ethiopia, pastoralists and farmers fight to control key resources, such as land and water. David Alemu works for Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian aid agency, and explains how his institution builds climate change resilience with local communities.

This interview was conducted at the Planetary Security Conference in The Hague, 5-6 December 2016. It is produced by Paul Müller-Hahl (Lichtbilder Filmproduktion) and directed by Stella Schaller (adelphi).

"Climate change is really happening now. We see it as a threat multiplier", says Isabella Lövin, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate and Deputy Prime Minister. In the interview, she highlights the 5  pillars for sustaining peace in fragile countries and casts light on severe climate consequences that slow progress on development. A clear answer to the question: What works?