Circular Bioeconomy Approaches for Resilient Livelihoods and Peacebuilding in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings

Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.; Ruckstuhl, Sandra; Rajapakse, Nilmini Dharshika; Dickowita, Ranoja

Circular Bioeconomy Approaches for Resilient Livelihoods and Peacebuilding in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings

Autores

Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.

Ruckstuhl, Sandra

Rajapakse, Nilmini Dharshika

Dickowita, Ranoja

Editor

International Water Management Institute

Descripción

The Nature-positive and Circular Bioeconomy Solutions for Livelihoods and Peacebuilding (C-PEACE) initiative addresses the interconnected challenges of environmental degradation, climate shocks, resource scarcity and social tensions in fragile and displacement-affected settings. Led by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) under the CGIAR Food Frontiers and Security Program, C-PEACE works in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya to strengthen refugee and host community livelihoods through inclusive, circular bioeconomy approaches. The initiative co-designs locally adapted livelihood models that promote environmental restoration, resilience, self-reliance and social cohesion, while reducing resource-based tensions. Working closely with governments, humanitarian agencies and local partners, C-PEACE positions refugees and host communities as active agents of restoration and development, generating evidence and pathways for scaling sustainable, conflict-sensitive solutions across Africa.