Climate Change and Violent Conflict in East Africa -- Implications for Policy
Publisher: Stockholm University, Swedish Institute of International Affairs, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Author(s): Malin Mobjörk and Sebastian van Baalen
Date: 2016
Topics: Climate Change, Conflict Causes
There is growing consensus among researchers that climate change can increase the risk of violent conflict under certain circumstances. Researchers also agree on the need for a better understanding of why, how and when this might occur. These questions guided an analysis of research addressing the linkages between climate-related environmental change and violent conflict in East Africa. In this policy brief, we summarise the findings and outline the implications for policy.