Peter Schwartzstein, an award-winning journalist specializing in climate security, discusses how climate change is a growing catalyst for conflict. He highlights the psychological impacts of climate-related trauma on communities and the rise of agricultural crime as regions face increasing stress. Schwartzstein delves into how water scarcity fuels civil unrest, even in wealthier democracies. He also shares insights on environmental peacebuilding, illustrating how collaborative resource management can foster trust and mitigate violence.