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  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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