The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the linkages between land, peace and security in the context of the UNCCD Peace Forest Initiative, drawing insights from global research, case studies, and expert perspectives. It sets out the political case for investing in land and ecosystem restoration as a powerful contribution to international peace and security and calls for policymakers and practitioners working in the field of environmental restoration and peace-building to incorporate its findings and recommendations into their strategies for addressing land-related conflicts as a route towards sustainable peace.