Abuja: Stakeholders in the environment sector have stressed the need to integrate climate adaptation strategies into peacebuilding efforts to address Nigeria's growing vulnerabilities. They made the call in Abuja at the inception workshop on Capacity Building Development for Conflict-Sensitive Adaptation, which also featured the unveiling of a report on integrating conflict-sensitivity and peacebuilding into Nigeria's National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Alhaji Mahmud Kambari, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, emphasized that conflict-sensitive approaches are crucial in adaptation planning. Represented by Mrs. Victoria Gyang, a Director in the ministry, Kambari noted that understanding local conflict dynamics linked to climate change is key to promoting peace. He highlighted a key activity in the process: the conduct of a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment to identify communities' vulnerabilities and suggest possible adaptation options. Kambar i further explained that climate-linked conflicts such as farmer-herder crises, cattle rustling, and banditry continue to threaten security across the country. He stressed that ignoring medium and long-term adaptation needs in conflict-prone contexts would be a mistake, stating, "While climate change and conflict are often compounding challenges, adapting to its impacts can be an effective way of breaking this cycle by improving social well-being and addressing root drivers of fragility." Dr. Iniobong Abiola-Awe, Director of Climate Change, remarked that extreme weather events and climate variability are already affecting key sectors and infrastructure in Nigeria. Represented by Mr. Jonah Barde, Deputy Director of Vulnerability and Adaptation, she indicated that the ongoing formulation of the NAP is designed to provide a transparent framework for identifying long-term adaptation needs and solutions. Ms. Catherine Potvin, Deputy Director of Environment and Climate at Global Affairs Canada, stated that resili ence and peacebuilding must go hand in hand. She emphasized the critical nature of Nigeria's efforts to maintain peace. Dr. Okafor Gerald, Director of International Conflict Prevention and Resolution at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, noted that climate change continues to exacerbate global conflicts. He added that the institute remains committed to supporting resolution mechanisms. Similarly, Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi, Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Disaster Management Unit at Force Headquarters, mentioned that security agencies often mediate farmer-herder clashes, which remain one of the deadliest conflicts linked to climate pressures.