The evolving geopolitical landscape and the broad spectrum of crises across Europe and Central Asia risk undermining progress towards development and sustainable peace. The escalation of both new and protracted conflicts in the Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, alongside the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine, presents complex challenges that demand tailored programmes and peace solutions.

Considering the multifaceted nature of these crises, this Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Framework aims to restructure our approach to sustaining peace by ensuring more cohesive, effective, and innovative interventions. To achieve this, the framework is built around four interconnected pillars, providing a robust foundation for UNDP’s role as a development actor in addressing some of the region's most pressing challenges.