A Heated Debate: Climate Change and Conflict in Africa
Publisher: German Institute of Global And Area Studies
Author(s): Christian von Soest
Date: 2020
Topics: Climate Change, Conflict Causes, Conflict Prevention, Governance, Land, Renewable Resources
Countries: Botswana, Kenya, Nigeria
The worst drought in a century in Southern Africa at the end of last year slowed the iconic Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean–Zambian border to a rill, fuelling renewed discussion about climate change. It also epitomised the potential repercussions of the phenomenon for livelihoods and security on the African continent. However, current research only sees a weak con-nection between climate and violent conflict.