Climate change is tough enough … war makes it worse

Climate change is tough enough … war makes it worse

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, its effects felt by communities worldwide. But for those living in conflict zones, the impact can be particularly devastating. The combination of rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events can exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and create new yet unseen ones.

Climate change will complicate conflict mediation and resolution efforts. It will have a long-term effect on the challenges of rebuilding and recovering from conflict. This is reflected in the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative Index, which ranks Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali,…