New york: Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama, and the United Kingdom have jointly called on Libyan parties to resume the political process and integrate climate risks into national planning, as well as strengthen disaster management governance. This appeal was made in a joint press statement issued in New York, preceding the UN Security Council session on Libya, and conveyed messages directed at the Libyan parties.According to Libyan News Agency, these countries, signatories to the joint pledges on climate, peace, and security at the Security Council, have reaffirmed their collective call to address the interconnected challenges Libya faces in climate change, peace, and security. They highlighted the severe climate pressures facing the nation, including water scarcity, rising temperatures, and flooding, which are deteriorating livelihoods, increasing competition for resources, and causing displacement.The statement pointed out that Libya is among the world's most water-scarce countries, with less than 2% of its land being arable and a projected 7% decrease in rainfall by 2050, which will further intensify climate pressures.In their communications, the countries urged Libyan parties to resume a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process swiftly. They stated that the current stalemate obstructs the country's ability to respond to climate shocks and heightens the risk of armed groups exploiting divisions. They advocated for integrating climate-related peace and security risk management into a unified national budget that is inclusive and gender-sensitive.Additionally, these countries emphasized the vital role of civil society and local authorities in promoting climate action. They lauded the UN mission's support, particularly through the 'Environmental Vision: Libya's Youth Climate Challenge 2026' initiative, and underscored the necessity of supporting youth- and women-led initiatives based on climate security assessments that account for the conditions of border communities and areas vulnera ble to displacement.In another communication, the group stressed that enhancing disaster risk governance and climate finance preparedness are essential for preventing future crises, referencing the 2023 Derna disaster as a significant example of the consequences of inaction.The statement welcomed the establishment of the National Center for Emergency and Crisis Management and called for developing a multi-hazard early warning system and creating a national climate risk register to guide reconstruction, land-use planning, and water management. It also urged international partners to support the formation of a national climate finance task force.