Broader scope, rooted mission

Since 2011, International Alert Philippines stood at the forefront of peacebuilding efforts, playing a key role in conflict monitoring, analysis and early response on enduring and emerging causes of violence in the country's most volatile areas. Through its Conflict Alert system, the organization tracks the incidence, causes, and human costs of violence. As part of the global International Alert network, the organization was instrumental in addressing the multifaceted nature of conflict in the Philippines, from those involving rebellion and community-level tensions to issues rooted in socio-economic disparities, political strife, and identity dynamics. Through our work, International Alert Philippines earned a strong reputation for its deep understanding of local dynamics and its ability to bring together communities, government agencies, and civil society in forging pathways for lasting peace.

The biggest development and peace building threat of the coming decades will be addressing collective violence driven by extremism, enduring conflict dynamics, and the intersection of conflict and climate risks. Climate-induced violence is emerging in the struggle over vital natural resources and displacement due to natural calamities. With its vulnerability to environmental disasters and a history of conflict, the Philippines has become a focal point for understanding how environmental stressors can exacerbate existing tensions and fuel conflict. International Alert Philippines recognized that peacebuilding approaches must evolve to tackle the emerging realities of our time.

Climate Conflict Action took off in the second half of 2023 with a mission to explore the links between conflict and climate risks. To address the urgency of solving the dual challenges of climate change and conflict, International Alert Philippines underwent a significant transformation. The organization established itself as Climate Conflict Action, a fully local organization with a name that reflects its renewed focus on the nexus of climate and conflict to achieve lasting peace. This transition represents not just a change in name, but a deepening of the organization's commitment to pioneering solutions at the intersection of climate and conflict.

Building on the legacy of its former name, Climate Conflict Action is dedicated to strengthening evidence-based conflict monitoring by integrating a climate perspective, while continuing its efforts in early response, restorative justice, and land and resource use management. The organization leverages its years of experience in conflict monitoring and data analysis to illuminate the underlying factors driving both climate vulnerability and conflict dynamics.

Climate Conflict Action will continue to engage with local communities, government agencies, and international partners. By providing accurate and actionable insights, the organization aims to inform interventions and strategies that create concrete solutions, spark meaningful dialogues, and transform data to action.