The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel
Conflicts are increasingly analysed as exhibiting a stealth complexity in which triggers and consequences are intricately linked to climate, environmental degradation and the struggle to control a finite pool of natural resources. The climate crisis is a multifaceted reality and, against this backgr...
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| author | Läderach, Peter R.D. Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando Prager, Steven D. Osorio, Diego Krendelsberger, Alexandra Zougmoré, Robert B. Charbonneau, Bruno Dijk, Han van Madurga Lopez, Ignacio M. Pacillo, Grazia |
| author_browse | Charbonneau, Bruno Dijk, Han van Krendelsberger, Alexandra Läderach, Peter R.D. Madurga Lopez, Ignacio M. Osorio, Diego Pacillo, Grazia Prager, Steven D. Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando Zougmoré, Robert B. |
| author_facet | Läderach, Peter R.D. Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando Prager, Steven D. Osorio, Diego Krendelsberger, Alexandra Zougmoré, Robert B. Charbonneau, Bruno Dijk, Han van Madurga Lopez, Ignacio M. Pacillo, Grazia |
| author_sort | Läderach, Peter R.D. |
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| description | Conflicts are increasingly analysed as exhibiting a stealth complexity in which triggers and consequences are intricately linked to climate, environmental degradation and the struggle to control a finite pool of natural resources. The climate crisis is a multifaceted reality and, against this background, many pressing priorities compete with each other. The disruptive effect of climate variability and change on food systems is particularly acute and constitutes a direct and tangible threat to livelihoods globally. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate and discuss the importance of food systems under a climate crisis in exacerbating conflicts in the Sahelian region and propose interventions beyond and complementary to the usual military and security solutions. We demonstrate for the Sahel that (i) climate hazards are frequent and exposure to climate variability is high, (ii) hotspots of high climate variability and conflict exist, and (iii) impact pathways by which climate exacerbates food systems that can lead to conflicts are documented in the literature. While these three findings suggest clear links between conflict and climate, we find that (iv) current peace indices do not include climate and food systems indicators and therefore provide an uncomplete picture, and (v) food systems programming for climate adaptation has so far not explicitly considered peace and security outcomes. Furthermore, we propose that food systems programming that truly tackles the climate crisis should take more explicit account of peace and security outcomes in conflict-affected areas. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1195762025-08-15T13:21:48Z The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel Läderach, Peter R.D. Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando Prager, Steven D. Osorio, Diego Krendelsberger, Alexandra Zougmoré, Robert B. Charbonneau, Bruno Dijk, Han van Madurga Lopez, Ignacio M. Pacillo, Grazia food systems conflict management climate change adaptation peace sistemas alimentarios gestión de conflictos adaptación al cambio climático Conflicts are increasingly analysed as exhibiting a stealth complexity in which triggers and consequences are intricately linked to climate, environmental degradation and the struggle to control a finite pool of natural resources. The climate crisis is a multifaceted reality and, against this background, many pressing priorities compete with each other. The disruptive effect of climate variability and change on food systems is particularly acute and constitutes a direct and tangible threat to livelihoods globally. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate and discuss the importance of food systems under a climate crisis in exacerbating conflicts in the Sahelian region and propose interventions beyond and complementary to the usual military and security solutions. We demonstrate for the Sahel that (i) climate hazards are frequent and exposure to climate variability is high, (ii) hotspots of high climate variability and conflict exist, and (iii) impact pathways by which climate exacerbates food systems that can lead to conflicts are documented in the literature. While these three findings suggest clear links between conflict and climate, we find that (iv) current peace indices do not include climate and food systems indicators and therefore provide an uncomplete picture, and (v) food systems programming for climate adaptation has so far not explicitly considered peace and security outcomes. Furthermore, we propose that food systems programming that truly tackles the climate crisis should take more explicit account of peace and security outcomes in conflict-affected areas. 2021-12 2022-05-17T13:15:48Z 2022-05-17T13:15:48Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119576 en Open Access Cambridge University Press Laderach, P.; Ramirez-Villegas, J.; Prager, S.D.; Osorio, D.; Krendelsberger, A.; Zougmore, R.B.; Charbonneau, B.; van Dijk, H.; Madurga-Lopez, I.; Pacillo, G. (2022) The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel. International Review of the Red Cross, Online first paper (13 May 2022). 34 p. ISSN: 1816-3831 |
| spellingShingle | food systems conflict management climate change adaptation peace sistemas alimentarios gestión de conflictos adaptación al cambio climático Läderach, Peter R.D. Ramírez Villegas, Julián Armando Prager, Steven D. Osorio, Diego Krendelsberger, Alexandra Zougmoré, Robert B. Charbonneau, Bruno Dijk, Han van Madurga Lopez, Ignacio M. Pacillo, Grazia The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel |
| title | The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel |
| title_full | The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel |
| title_fullStr | The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel |
| title_full_unstemmed | The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel |
| title_short | The importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the Sahel |
| title_sort | importance of food systems in a climate crisis for peace and security in the sahel |
| topic | food systems conflict management climate change adaptation peace sistemas alimentarios gestión de conflictos adaptación al cambio climático |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/119576 |
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