Dr Florian Krampe

Dr. Florian Krampe is a German/Swedish political scientist and is the Director of Studies, Peace and Development, at SIPRI. He is also Director of the SIPRI Climate Change and Risk Programme. His particular focus is on peace and conflict research, environmental and climate security, and international security. With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Krampe is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on the complex interplay between climate, conflict, and peace. His work bridges academia and policy and brings a unique focus on the foundations of peace and security, especially the processes of building peace after armed conflict in regions highly exposed to climate change. Krampe’s work informs policymakers, including several UN organs and agencies, as well as other multilateral institutions and governments, who he regularly advises on their work on climate change and security. Dr. Krampe’s work demonstrates how climate change, particularly in vulnerable regions, complicates peace efforts by heightening resource scarcity and tension. His research, including pioneering studies on climate impacts in peace missions in Somalia and Mali, has shaped discussions at the UN Security Council and beyond, influencing leaders to consider peace within the context of a warming world.

His core message is clear: environmental resilience is essential for sustainable peace.

Listen to Dominic Bowen and Dr Krampe examine how climate change is no longer a peripheral risk but a force actively reshaping security systems, from degrading critical infrastructure to introducing new uncertainty into deterrence and military operations. Read more in the companion article on how environmental change is altering the physical foundations of security, increasing the risk of miscalculation, and driving the need for integrated approaches that bring together defence, climate adaptation, and long-term resilience.