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: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Publication | 2023
- Asha Ali
- Cedric H. de Coning
- Ingvild Brox Brodtkorb
- Minoo Koefoed
- Thor Olav Iversen
- Anne Funnemark
- Florian Krampe
- Kyungmee Kim
- Kheira Tarif
- Katongo Seyuba
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is faced with a confluence of climate change, environmental degradation, resource exploitation and conflic1
A Shared Commitment: African-Nordic Peace and Security Cooperation
Publication | 2023
- Cedric H. de Coning
Over the past decade, the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden – have strengthened their relationship with African states1
Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Somalia
Publication | 2023
- Cedric H. de Coning
- Minoo Koefoed
- Thor Olav Iversen
- Asha Ali
- Florian Krampe
- Kyungmee Kim
- Katongo Seyuba
- Kheira Tarif
Somalia experienced its worst drought on record from 2021 to 2023, with an unprecedented five consecutive failed rainy seasons that displaced hundred1
COVID-19 and the Resilience of Africa’s Peace and Security Networks
Publication | 2021
- Cedric H. de Coning
Many commentators predicted that the impact of COVID-19 on Africa, with its high levels of under-development and weak public health systems, will be1
How Not to Do UN Peacekeeping: Avoid the Stabilization Dilemma with Principled and Adaptive Mandating and Leadership
Publication | 2023
- Cedric H. de Coning
Looking back over the past seventy-five years of UN peacekeeping, the most enduring question has been: Is peacekeeping effective? Historically, most1

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 | 2020 - 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....
Conflict Africa Peace operations
Shaping a New Africa-Europe Relationship for a post-Covid-19 global order
Research project | 2020 - 2021 (Completed)
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 - 2022 (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

CANCELLED: The Political Economy of Civil War and UN Peace Operations
Event
Thu 20 Apr 2023
Time: 13:30 Europe/Oslo | Location: NUPI
This seminar is unfortunately cancelled.
WEBINAR: Pathways for Peace 5th Anniversary European Consultation
Event
Tue 4 Apr 2023
Time: 15:00 Europe/Oslo | Location: Microsoft Teams
To mark the 5th Anniversary of the UN-World Bank report “Pathways for Peace”, NUPI in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UN and World Bank will arrange a virtual consultation with mostly European researchers, practitioners, and policymakers on 4 April 2023 from 15:00-16:301
Taking stock of Norway's work on climate, peace and security in the UNSC (2021-2022)
Event
Thu 13 Apr 2023
Time: 15:00 Europe/Oslo | Location: NUPI
Norway served as an elected member of the UN Security Council from 2021 – 2022. Norway identified four priority areas during its period on the Council, including Climate Security. This seminar will take stock of what Norway has achieved in this area and on the lessons that can be learned from this1
Libya after Gaddafi: What went wrong, and what role did Norway play?
Event
Thu 9 Mar 2023
Time: 09:00 Europe/Oslo | Location: NUPI
Ian Martin, the UN’s former representative in Libya, critically reflects on the international intervention in 2011, and subsequent 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).