Cedric H. de Coning

Research Professor

Cedric de Coning is a Research Professor in the Research group on peace, conflict and development at NUPI.

He co-directs the NUPI Center on United Nations and Global Governance, and the Climate, Peace and Security Risk project. He coordinates the Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON) and contributes to the Training for Peace programme, the UN Peace Operations project (UNPO) and several others. He is also a senior advisor for ACCORD. He tweets at @CedricdeConing.

Cedric has 30 years of experience in research, policy advise, training and education in the areas of conflict resolution, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and peace and conflict studies. Cedric has a Ph.D. in Applied Ethics from the Department of Philosophy of the University of Stellenbosch, and a M.A. (cum laude) in Conflict Management and Peace Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Education

2012 PhD, Applied Ethics, Department of Philosophy, University of Stellenbosch

2005 M.A., Conflict Management and Peace Studies, University of KwaZula-Natal

Work Experience

2020- Research Professor, NUPI

2012-2020 Senior Researcher, NUPI

2006-2012 Researcher, NUPI

2002- Senior Advisor (Consultant), ACCORD

2002 Training Officer, UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)

2001-2002 Political Affairs Officer, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET)

2001 Civil Affairs Officer, Office of District Affairs, UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET)

2000 Assistant Director: Programmes, ACCORD

1999-2000 Civil Affairs Officer, Bobonaro District UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET)

1997-1999 Programme Manager: Peacekeeping, ACCORD

1988-1997 Assistant Director, Department of Foreign Affairs, Pretoria, South Africa

Publications All publications

Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet Ethiopia
Publication | 2022
- Florian Krampe
- Cedric H. de Coning
- Asha Ali
- Anne Funnemark
- Elisabeth L. Rosvold
- Dr Farah Hegazi
- Kyungmee Kim
- Katongo Seyuba
- Kheira Tarif
Ethiopia is currently experiencing one of its most severe droughts in decades following four consecutive failed rain seasons. The country has a high1
Re-imagining African—Nordic relations in a changing global order
Publication | 2022
- Jesutimilehin O. Akamo
- Happi Cynthia
- Jordan Mc Lean
- Faith Mabera
- Arina Muresan
- Tigist Kebede Feyissa
- Emel Parlar Dal
- Tor Sellström
- Elling Tjønneland
- Moussa Soumahoro
- Liisa Laakso
- Isaac Bheki Khambule
- Tseday Tilahun
- Elizabeth Sidiropolous
- Cedric H. de Coning
- Kristin Haugevik
- Øyvind Svendsen
- Mathilde Tomine Eriksdatter Giske
- Elisabeth L. Rosvold
- Asha Ali
- Craig Moffat
This study asks how the special relationship between countries in Africa and the Nordic region may be affected by a changing global order, that the A1
Shifting from External Dependency: Remodelling the G5 Sahel Joint Force for the Future
Publication | 2022
- Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
- Fiifi Edu-Afful
- Festus Kofi Aubyn
- Ousmane Aly Diallo
- Mariana Llorens Zabala
After a decade of battling jihadist and violent extremist groups in West Africa, France has initiated the restructuring and relocation of its largest1
UNITAMS Mandate Renewal Study: Fostering a Process of Trust and Inclusivity
Publication | 2022
- Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé
- Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
- Olajumoke ( Jumo) Ayandele
- Thea Willoch Njaastad
The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) was established on 3 June 2020 under UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolu1
Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Afghanistan
Publication : Report | 2021
- Anne Funnemark
- Elisabeth L. Rosvold
- Cedric H. de Coning
- Anab Ovidie Grand
- Florian Krampe
- Elizabeth Smith
- Kheira Tarif
Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change: rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns and increasingly frequent ext1

Projects All projects

Climate-related Peace and Security Risks (CPSR)
Research project | 2020 - 2023 (Ongoing)
The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) are collaborating on a climate, peace and security project that is aimed at bac...
Conflict Climate Asia Africa The Middle East and North Africa United Nations
Training for Peace 2020 - 2025 (TfP)
Research project | 2019 - 2025 (Ongoing)
In its new phase (2020-2025) the TfP will strengthen its partnership and collaboration with the African Union, by providing applied research, policy support and capacity-building....
AU Conflict Africa Peace operations
Shaping a New Africa-Europe Relationship for a post-Covid-19 global order
Research project | 2020 - 2021 (Ongoing)
This collaborative project between NUPI, ACCORD and ECFR aims to stimulate and enrich the dialogue in Africa and Europe on the underlying geopolitical, Covid-19, peace and security and other key devel...
Peace operations Economic growth Security policy Terrorism and extremism Human rights Conflict Defence International economics Climate Trade Energy Development policy Humanitarian issues Diplomacy Foreign policy International organizations The EU Europe Africa Cyber AU Migration Regional integration
China and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (CHINSDG)
Research project | 2018 - 2019 (Completed)
What are Chinese priorities in relation to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and how do Chinese actors promote their interests and prospects for international cooperation?...
Peace operations Economic growth Human rights Conflict Governance International economics Climate Development policy Humanitarian issues Foreign policy International organizations United Nations Asia Africa AU Fragile states
Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON)
Research project | 2018 - 2021 (Ongoing)
NUPI together with 40 partners from across the globe have established an international network to undertake research into the effectiveness of peace operations....
Peace operations Security policy Conflict Defence Development policy Humanitarian issues Diplomacy Foreign policy International organizations The EU NATO North America Africa Europe Asia The Middle East and North Africa South and Central America AU

Events All events

Webinar: Shifting from External Dependency: Remodelling the G5 Sahel Joint Force for the Future
Event
Wed 15 Jun 2022
Time: 17:00 Europe/Oslo | Location: Zoom
The Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON), Training for Peace (TfP) and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) are pleased to invite you to a webinar on the G5 Sahel Joint Force (G5S-JF).
Breakfast seminar: What can we do to ensure peace and security in a new era of complex risk?
Event
Thu 9 Jun 2022
Time: 11:00 Europe/Oslo | Location: NUPI
Welcome to the launch of this new timely report: ‘Environment of Peace’!
The UN in South Sudan 2022: Risks and opportunities in an uncertain peace process
Event
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Time: 16:00 Europe/Oslo | Location: Zoom
The UN Security Council will in March this year renew the mandate of UNMISS marking the tenth renewal of the Mission’s mandate since it began in 2011.
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Complex Systems Research in Peace and Conflict Studies
Event
Thu 2 Sept 2021
Time: 17:00 Europe/Oslo | Location: Zoom
This online research workshop will bring together scholars who have been working on complex systems research in peace and conflict studies. The purpose will be to share approaches and insights, identify commonalities and contradictions, and to develop collaborations across disciplinary boundaries.
The impact of climate change on UN Peacekeeping operations
Event
Mon 19 Apr 2021
Time: 12:30 Europe/Oslo | Location: YouTube
Follow this webinar to learn more about how climate change impacts UN peacekeeping operations.