Assessing Risks at the Intersection of Climate Insecurity and Violent Extremism: Key Insights and Recommendations from the Dakar Design Workshop

Climate change and violent extremism risks intersect in complex ways, particularly in regions such as West Africa and the Sahel, where climatic changes exacerbate resource scarcity, displacement, and socio-economic vulnerabilities which are at risk of being exploited by violent extremist groups in the region, intensifying recruitment and instability. Therefore, climate change is increasingly recognized as a "risk multiplier" undermining governance and resilience, creating cycles of vulnerability that hinder adaptation and mitigation efforts. Addressing these intertwined risks requires innovative approaches that are both conflict-sensitive and locally informed.To address this challenge, in July 2024, UNICRI and UNOWAS convened a three-day regional workshop in Dakar to design a methodologica...

Atelier national de validation : Renforcer les approches nationales pour faire face aux risques sécuritaires liés à l’extrémisme violent et au climat - janvier 2025

Ce rapport met en lumière les discussions, les principaux enseignements et les recommandations concrètes issues de l'atelier national de validation organisé à Nouakchott, en Mauritanie, en décembre 2024. Cet événement a marqué une étape cruciale dans le développement d'une méthodologie adaptée pour aborder les défis interconnectés du changement climatique et de l'extrémisme violent dans le contexte mauritanien.L'atelier a offert une plateforme collaborative réunissant divers acteurs nationaux, notamment des représentants du gouvernement, de la société civile, du monde académique et des organisations internationales. Les participants ont examiné et affiné la méthodologie présentée, allant de la cartographie des risques et des vulnérabilités à l’identification de solutions adaptées localemen...

“Not Just Another Tool" Report on Public Perceptions of AI in Law Enforcement, November 2024

Produced by UNICRI’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics and with the financial support of the European Union (EU), the report explores global public perceptions of AI in law enforcement. It is based on a survey conducted with 670 respondents across six continents over a period of eight months.The findings reveal cautious optimism about AI’s potential in policing, in particular when it comes to investigating serious crimes. However, significant ethical concerns persist, particularly regarding privacy, discrimination, and real-time decision-making. Trust emerged as a key factor, with transparency, human oversight, and robust legal frameworks deemed essential for fostering public confidence.Part of UNICRI’s Toolkit for Responsible AI Innova...