Climate Change: From Yemen to South Sudan, Climate and Water Stress Seen Worsening Conflict

Aug 28, 2019 | Adela Suliman, Reuters
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Social and political tensions fueled by climate change have yet to translate into international military confrontations, but local conflicts are heating up due to pressures such as drought and water scarcity, officials and researchers said on Wednesday. In fragile states like Yemen and South Sudan, competition for scarce natural resources is increasing while a growing need for humanitarian aid undermines states’ ability to deal with climate risks, said Johan Schaar of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.