At the United Nations climate talks in Baku, activists and world leaders discuss the impact of wars on climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Wars like those in Gaza and Ukraine distract from addressing the climate crisis and divert resources that could be used for climate action. The destruction caused by these conflicts, such as collapsing water and sanitation systems and the release of greenhouse gases, exacerbates the problems of poverty, food and energy security, and access to water and resources. Activists call for an end to these wars and a shift of military spending to climate action. However, broader challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, heavy debt loads, and economic slowdowns also hinder progress in climate talks.