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  Nigeria: The climate crisis fuels conflict and terrorism 30/01/2025

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  The article entitled "Nigeria: The climate crisis fuels conflicts and terrorism", written by Raphaël D. and published on the Mr Mondialisation website...

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  Country : Nigeria

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Security and human rights,
Nigeria: The climate crisis fuels conflict and terrorism 30/01/2025
Summary :
The article entitled "Nigeria: The climate crisis fuels conflicts and terrorism", written by Raphaël D. and published on the Mr Mondialisation website in January 2021, analyzes the impact of climate change on security in Nigeria. The country is experiencing increasing desertification, particularly in the north, involving arable land and pastures. This situation pushes nomadic herders to migrate south, leading to conflicts with local sedentary farmers. These tensions have reached a critical level of violence, causing as many casualties as the terrorist group Boko Haram. Climate disruption thus favors the development of terrorist groups, who take advantage of the instability to carry out deadly raids and pillaging, financing part of their operations through the sale of stolen livestock. Government measures, such as the National Livestock Transformation Plan, are taken into account for their inadequacy to the needs of breeders, exacerbating existing tensions.
Keywords :
Agriculture, Livestock, Climate change, Security, Conflict, Terrorism
Organizations :
WATHI
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• International agencies report / Security and human rights,

  Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel 31/03/2025

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  The report “Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel”, published in June 2021, explores how climate change impacts development an...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger

  Organizations : CASCADES / European Union
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel 31/03/2025
Summary :
The report “Climate Change, Development and Security in the Central Sahel”, published in June 2021, explores how climate change impacts development and security in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. It highlights the links between climate stress, food insecurity, human mobility, and conflict. Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities such as poverty, inequality, armed group proliferation, and social tensions. The study argues that current responses, often overly focused on militarised security, fail to address local realities. Instead, it recommends integrated and context-sensitive strategies to enhance resilience. These include supporting sustainable livelihoods, acknowledging mobility as a coping mechanism, and reinforcing local conflict-resolution systems. The report also advocates for more coherent European and international policies that align climate adaptation with peacebuilding and development goals.
Keywords :
Economic Development, Climate change, Security, Conflict, Education, Development, Food security, Human security, Threat, Knowlege production
Organizations :
CASCADES / European Union
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• State-national agency report / Security and human rights,

  Sahel Climate Conflicts? When (Fighting) Climate Change Fuels Terrorism 28/01/2025

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  This article explores the complex relationship between climate change and conflicts in the Sahel. Author Luca Raineri questions the often-assumed link...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger

  Organizations : European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)
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State-national agency report / Security and human rights,
Sahel Climate Conflicts? When (Fighting) Climate Change Fuels Terrorism 28/01/2025
Summary :
This article explores the complex relationship between climate change and conflicts in the Sahel. Author Luca Raineri questions the often-assumed link between environmental degradation and the rise of terrorism in the region. Poorly designed programs, such as the Great Green Wall and anti-desertification measures, have sometimes worsened tensions by marginalizing local communities. Authoritarian environmental protection policies have enabled extremist groups to exploit local frustrations. The article advocates for inclusive approaches, based on nuanced socio-political analyses, to avoid ineffective one-size-fits-all policies. Participatory natural resource management is highlighted as a sustainable solution to mitigate conflicts and prevent terrorism.
Keywords :
Climate change, Natural ressources, Security, Conflict, Jihad, Political Violence, Human security, Violence, Threat, Knowlege production
Organizations :
European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS)
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• NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Note on pastoralism in the Sahel 19/03/2025

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  Pastoralism plays a vital role in West and Central Africa, contributing to food security and biodiversity conservation. However, this way of life is t...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Senegal , Central African Republic

  Organizations : Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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NGO / Association report / Governance, Security and human rights,
Note on pastoralism in the Sahel 19/03/2025
Summary :
Pastoralism plays a vital role in West and Central Africa, contributing to food security and biodiversity conservation. However, this way of life is threatened by climate change, land degradation, and socio-political conflicts. Action Against Hunger (ACF) has implemented various initiatives to strengthen the resilience of pastoral communities, including improving access to water and pasture, promoting sustainable practices, and establishing early warning systems. Regional and national policies support pastoralism through infrastructure, regulations promoting transhumance, and climate adaptation programs. However, challenges persist, including agricultural expansion, land privatization, resource conflicts, and widespread insecurity. A coordinated approach and concerted action are needed to preserve this essential way of life.
Keywords :
Economic Development, Livestock, Climate change, Security, Conflict, Education, Development, Human security, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Action Against Hunger (ACF) – Regional Office for West and Central Africa (Dakar, Senegal)
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