Strengthening International Peace and Security by Understanding The Link Between Sustainable Development and Water Security

Abstract

The shortage water resource which accelerated by climate change, initially jeopardize the right of access to drinking water and then threatens international peace and security. The role of water as an effective factor in starting water makes it necessary to pay attention to water protection in armed conflicts. Preventing war not only helps maintain an essential natural resources for life, but also serve as a tool for warring parties to start negotiation, build trust and peace. Therefore, this article examine the discussion of consolidation international peace and security in the light of sustainable development goals by highlighting the water crisis through the analytical_ descriptive method and in form a library. Researches show that water tension will become a major issue between countries in the near future and countries need to work together to reduce violence and war and strengthening international peace and security under 2015_2030 sustainable development goals document.

Keywords

• the right of access to drinking water
• the right to sustainable development
• climate change
• armed conflicts
• crisis