Peacebuilding & Urbanization
Around the world, we see increased & accelerating urbanization. 55% of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050, this number is expected to reach 68%. Urban areas are especially vulnerable to conflict dynamics. They are also well-positioned to prevent violence & foster social cohesion beyond the urban areas themselves. This Thematic Action Area is a collection of discussions, resources, events & more that provide knowledge & coordination opportunities around peacebuilding & urbanization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peacebuilding is a broad range of measures implemented in the context of emerging, current, or post-conflict situations & which are explicitly guided & motivated by a primary commitment to the prevention of violent conflict & the promotion of a lasting & sustainable peace (Search for Common Ground).
To start conversations about & provide insight on topics related to peacebuilding & urbanization, please explore & contribute to our Discussion Forums.
For a collection of peacebuilding & urbanization resources, please visit our Resource Library.
For a list of peacebuilding & urbanization organizations around the world, please see our Collaboration Map.
Resources
Share your own resourcesTop 10 Resources on ConnexUs—Summer 2023
ResourceTheme: Asia Religious & Ethnic Freedom, Freedom of Religion or Belief, General, Human Rights, International Development, Peace & Security, Peace Impact Framework, Peacebuilding, Peacebuilding & Urbanization, Violent Extremism, Youth, Peace & Security
Region: Global
HOW LOCAL IS ‘LOCAL’? A Bottom-Up Perspective of Localization From Narok
ResourceTheme: Conflict Sensitivity & Integration, Democracy & Governance, International Development, Peace & Security, Peacebuilding, Peacebuilding & Urbanization
Region: Africa
Peace Impact Framework Guide
ResourceTheme: Climate Change & Conflict, Conflict Sensitivity & Integration, Democracy & Governance, Evaluation & Learning, Freedom of Religion or Belief, General, Human Rights, Humanitarian & Emergency Response Programming, International Development, Mediation, Peace & Security, Peace Impact Framework, Peacebuilding, Peacebuilding & Urbanization, Program Design, Program Monitoring, Protection & Inclusion, Public Health, Reconciliation, Technology for Good: Digital Peacebuilding, Unarmed Civilian Protection, Women, Peace & Security, Youth, Peace & Security
Region: Global
GIRLS in ICT + YPS
ResourceTheme: General, Human Rights, Peace & Security, Peacebuilding, Peacebuilding & Urbanization, Women, Peace & Security, Youth, Peace & Security
Region: Africa
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