Environmental degradation and peace are deeply interconnected, as the condition of natural resources directly influences social stability, economic development, and political harmony across the world. Degradation of the environment—through deforestation, pollution, climate change, water scarcity, and loss of biodiversity—creates conditions that often intensify conflict and undermine sustainable peace. One of the primary ways environmental degradation affects peace is through resource scarcity. When essential resources such as water, arable land, and forests become limited, competition among communities, regions, and nations increases. This competition can escalate into conflicts, particularly in regions already facing poverty and weak governance. For example, scarcity of water in arid and semi-arid regions has historically contributed to tensions between communities dependent on the same sources for survival. As populations grow and climate change exacerbates these shortages, the likelihood of disputes rises. Environmental degradation also leads to displacement and migration, which can strain social and political systems. Climate-induced disasters such as floods, droughts, and rising sea levels force people to leave their homes, creating environmental refugees. Large-scale migration often results in competition for jobs, housing, and services in receiving areas, sometimes leading