The Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus in practice: building climate and conflict sensitivity into humanitarian projects
DOI
10.1016/j.cosust.2023.101272
Abstract
The concept of the Humanitarian–Development–Peace (HDP) Nexus, also known as the Triple Nexus, developed in response to 21st century realities of climate change, protracted displacement, and the challenge of sustainable development in conflict environments. The HDP Nexus signals a change in the way international assistance is planned and funded, highlighting the need for simultaneously addressing humanitarian assistance, development, and activities that promote peace rather than addressing and conducting them separately or in an iterative fashion. This article is an overview of current thinking on the HDP Nexus and draws attention to its applicability in humanitarian projects occurring in ecologically fragile settings. Since so many humanitarian projects occur in environmentally sensitive areas, many of which are suffering the effects of climate change, addressing natural resources and their protection is a necessary part of the HDP Nexus.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2023
Publisher Statement
© 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Joireman, S. F., & Haddad, F. (2023). The humanitarian-development-peace nexus in practice: Building climate and conflict sensitivity into humanitarian projects. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2023.101272