Together with Hans-Joachim Heintze of the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), PhD IDS student Emmanuel Monyei has published a systematic review article titled "How positive peace might enhance the success and adequacy of climate change adaptation in the global south."

In their systematic review, the authors draw on Johan Galtung’s concept of positive peace, which encompasses equity, justice, and inclusion. Their article seeks to explore how integrating these principles into adaptation efforts might enhance their effectiveness and sufficiency. Heintze and Monyei employed a systematic literature review method based on the PRISMA approach to evaluate scholarly and policy-focused research on the intersection of positive peace and climate adaptation. The findings indicate that while positive peace concepts are not always explicitly utilized in adaptation literature, core elements—such as distributive, procedural, and recognitional justice—often appear as critical to successful outcomes. Additionally, climate adaptation practices that intentionally incorporate these principles tend to be more resilient, community-driven, and responsive to climate risks.

Monyei, E. and Heintze, H.-J. (2025): How positive peace might enhance the success and adequacy of climate change adaptation in the global south. Frontiers in Climate, Vol. 7, 1639479. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2025.1639479