We are pleased to present episode 1 of our Talking Peace podcast, bringing you news and analysis of peace and conflict around the world (listen here).

In this episode we look at water and peace in Kenya, the hopes for a more peaceful future after the presidential election in Sri Lanka, and inequality and conflict in Europe, and what links the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris and gang violence in the UK.

This podcast features interviews with: Janani Vivekananda, Head of Environment, Climate Change and Security at International Alert; Amjad Mohamed-Saleem, Country Representative for International Alert in Sri Lanka; and Dan Smith, Secretary General of International Alert.

Find out more:

• Read our Peace Audit report on Kenya, and explore the stories of some of the people involved. You can also visit our Peace blooms: Cattle, conflict and the roses of Laike Naivasha at the RHS Rose Show in London on 29–30 May 2015.
• Read Amjad Mohamed-Saleem's blog on the Sri Lankan presidential election.
• Read Dan Smith's blog in response to the Charlie Hebdo attack and gang violence in London, and our Peace Focus paper on conflict in Europe.