Cattle drink from a reservoir, often the last water point during the hottest and dryest months of the year, in Zorro village, Burkina Faso. (Photo: Ollivier Girard/CIFOR)
Climate change contributes to conflict in indirect ways by worsening local fragility. Security sector actors and policymakers must prioritize reforestation, support local initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change, and deepen partnerships to allow regional organizations to respond to transboundary water resources challenges.
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Security Topics: Environment and Security Natural Resources and Conflict