Anab Ovidie Grand
Junior Research FellowAnab is Junior Resarch Fellow at NUPI and works on the Training for Peace Programme, in the Research group on peace, conflict and development.
Anab earned a master's degree in African Studies in 2017 focusing on youth engagement in Madagascar and later completed additional studies on UN Peacekeeping Operations w/ a focus on protection of civilians and the use of force. During her studies she conducted field research in Somaliland, Ghana and Madagascar.
Anab previously worked for the Universal Tolerance Organization and Doctors Without Borders in Norway, the YMCA in Madagascar and the Permanent Mission of Norway to the African Union in Ethiopia. Her primary research interests include the African Union, peace operations, protection of civilians, mediation in addition to women/youth peace and security.
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Publication
: Policy brief
Understanding Ad-Hoc Security Intitiatives in Africa
The policy brief examines the rise of ad-hoc security initiatives (ASIs) as an established type of collective security mechanism. ASIs are intended to eliminate threats posed by non-state armed groups, and operate across the borders of participating countries to enable the pursuit of such groups. ASIs have... -
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: Op-ed
Climate change and violent conflict in Mali
2021Since May 2020, violent conflict has killed 2,070 people in Mali. Insecurity has forcibly displaced more than 300,000 people, of whom 56 per cent are women. The drivers of Mali’s multiple conflicts are not arcane. Meaningful dialogues around poverty, marginalisation, limited livelihood opportunities,... -
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Africa-Europe Dialogue on sustaining multilateral cooperation in support of Sudan’s peace process
18.06.2021The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD), the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFP) and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) hosted a virtual roundtable on the 14th June 2021 as a part of their Africa-Europe dialogue series, supported by the Norwegian... -
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: Fact sheet
Fiche technique sur le climat, la paix et la sécurité au Mali
2021Le Mali est un pays exposé aux variations du climat à court terme et aux changements climatiques à long terme en raison d’une forte vulnérabilité aux effets négatifs des changements climatiques, mais aussi d’une croissance démographique élevée, d’une résilience limitée et de multiples conflits violents....- Florian Krampe
- Kheira Tarif
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New Nordic-Baltic Network on Climate, Peace and Security Established
10.06.2021In order to establish a sustainable knowledge base on climate, peace and security issues in the Nordic-Baltic region, twelve research institutes have come together to establish a research network on climate, peace and security. -
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: Fact sheet
Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet Sahel
2021The Sahel region is highly exposed to climate change, but national and local factors mean that climate change will have differentiated impacts across the region. The region will gradually become hotter, with some areas experiencing increased, but erratic, rainfall. The immediate effects of these trends...- Florian Krampe
- Kheira Tarif
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: Fact sheet
Fiche technique sur le climat, la paix et la sécurité au Sahel
2021La région du Sahel est fortement exposée au changement climatique. Toutefois, en raison de facteurs relevant des contextes national et local, ce dernier ura des impacts différenciés dans la région. Les températures deviendront progressivement plus élevées dans la région et certaines zones connaîtront...- Florian Krampe
- Kheira Tarif
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Climate, Peace and Security in the Sahel region
07.06.2021NUPI and SIPRI, under the Climate-related Peace and Security Risks project have worked on understanding the interlinkages between climate, peace and security in the Sahel-region. -
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Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet Sahel
07.06.2021The Sahel region is highly exposed to climate change, but national and local factors mean that climate change will have differentiated impacts across the region. The region will gradually become hotter, with some areas experiencing increased, but erratic, rainfall. -
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The link between climate, peace and security in Mali
26.05.2021NUPI and SIPRI, under the Climate-related Peace and Security Risks project have worked on understanding the interlinkages between climate, peace and security in Mali. Read more in a new fact sheet which contains recommendations on addressing climate change. -
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: Fact sheet
Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet Mali
2021Mali is characterised by short-term climate variability, and is vulnerable to long-term climate change due to high exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, but also high population growth, diminished resilience and multiple violent conflicts. Mali is forecast to become hotter with more erratic...- Florian Krampe
- Kheira Tarif
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News
Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet Mali
26.05.2021Mali is characterised by short-term climate variability, and is vulnerable to long-term climate change due to high exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, but also high population growth, diminished resilience and multiple violent conflicts. Mali is forecast to become hotter with more erratic... -
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: Op-ed
The impact of climate change on Africa’s peace and security
The gradual rise in global temperatures, irregular rainfall and floods have indirect, complex and coherent implications for peace and security. On March 9 2021, the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council met at state level to discuss these challenges. The Peace and Security Council presented... -
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: Op-ed
The Impact of Climate Change on Peace and Security in Somalia: Implications for AMISOM
2021The February 2021 mandate renewal for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is an opportunity to review what we know about climate change and security in Somalia, and to consider what governments and multilateral organisations can do to improve the way they manage climate related security risks.... -
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: Kronikk
How climate insecurity could trigger more conflict in Somalia
Climate change effects such as droughts, flash floods, erratic rainfall, disruption to the monsoon seasons, strong winds, cyclones, sandstorms, dust storms and increased temperature are being experienced across Somalia. These effects are affecting livelihoods, and contributing to local grievances and... -
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Translating Mandates into Policy and Practice: Emerging lessons from operationalizing climate-related security risks in peace operations
30.03.2021IPI, NUPI and SIPRI co-host webinar on Climate-related Security Risks. -
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: Report
Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: South Sudan
Flooding and droughts significantly disrupt livelihood patterns and food-security and may result in temporary displacement or longer-term migration. Such shocks exacerbate vulnerabilities and weaken the resilience and adaptive capacity of agriculture-dependent communities; they can heighten competition... -
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Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: South Sudan
11.03.2021South Sudan is highly vulnerable to climate change, including flooding, droughts and, most recently, a locust infestation. Long-term climate change, like a gradual increase in temperature, and short-term changes, like increased flooding, have indirect and interlinked implications for peace and security... -
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Fact sheets and appendices
11.03.2021Here is the complete collection of fact sheets and appendices to the fact sheet from the Climate-related Peace and Security Risks (CPSR) project. -
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How does climate change affect peace and security in South Sudan?
11.03.2021How does climate change affect peace and security in South Sudan?