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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okr-10986-296902021-05-25T10:54:36Z Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA Sieghart, Lia Carol Betre, Mahlette Mizener, Joseph Allen CLIMATE CHANGE CONFLICT CLIMATE IMPACT CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION CLIMATE RESILIENCE PARIS AGREEMENT DRINKING WATER 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. 2018-04-19T16:55:40Z 2018-04-19T16:55:40Z 2018-04 Brief http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/340661524037738947/Strengthening-conflict-sensitive-approaches-to-climate-change-in-MENA http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29690 English MENA Knowledge and Learning Quick Notes;No. 168 CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Publications & Research Publications & Research :: Brief Middle East and North Africa Djibouti Iraq |
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CLIMATE CHANGE CONFLICT CLIMATE IMPACT CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION CLIMATE RESILIENCE PARIS AGREEMENT DRINKING WATER Sieghart, Lia Carol Betre, Mahlette Mizener, Joseph Allen Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA |
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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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Sieghart, Lia Carol Betre, Mahlette Mizener, Joseph Allen |
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Sieghart, Lia Carol Betre, Mahlette Mizener, Joseph Allen |
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Sieghart, Lia Carol |
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Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA |
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Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA |
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Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA |
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Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA |
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Strengthening Conflict Sensitive Approaches to Climate Change in MENA |
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strengthening conflict sensitive approaches to climate change in mena |
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World Bank, Washington, DC |
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2018 |
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http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/340661524037738947/Strengthening-conflict-sensitive-approaches-to-climate-change-in-MENA http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29690 |
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