Climate Change Amplifies the Risks for Violent Conflicts in Africa

Jan 10, 2022 | Philip Osano
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The potential for climate change to exacerbate violent conflict is manifest in Africa. Growing competition over natural resources will likely increase tensions on a continent that is experiencing some of the world’s most protracted conflicts. Development, peacekeeping and reconstruction efforts must integrate climate change into their plans. SEI Africa Centre Director Philip Osano examines this issue as part of “Currents 2022”, a series of SEI perspectives highlighting trends of 2022 and beyond.