Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is among the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change. The region is projected to experience increasing temperatures, water stress, and instances of extreme weather events, with direct consequences f...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2018
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/340661524037738947/Strengthening-conflict-sensitive-approaches-to-climate-change-in-MENA http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29690 |
| Summary: | The Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
is among the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate
change. The region is projected to experience increasing
temperatures, water stress, and instances of extreme weather
events, with direct consequences for regional food and water
security. The links between climate change and conflict have
been much discussed and debated among policy makers and
academics alike. There is increasing consensus around a more
moderate view that climate change alone will not likely
generate conflict, instead, it will more likely serve as a
threat multiplier that can put pressure on already scarce
resources and exacerbate pre-existing issues, such as
political instability, poverty, and unemployment, -
underscoring the importance of a conflict-sensitive approach
to climate change in this context. The greater use of
technology, big data, and advanced modeling present a
significant opportunity to inform targeted and appropriate
guidance and policy options. With this approach,
policymakers and practitioners can be better equipped to
anticipate and effectively plan for changes, avoid
unintended consequences, while strengthening the long-term
viability of the environment and natural resources and
encouraging cooperation and strengthened social contract. |
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