Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Somalia

Written by

Cedric H. de Coning

Research Professor

Anab Ovidie Grand

Former employee

John Karlsrud

Research Professor, Head of the Research group on Peace, Conflict and Development

Jenny Nortvedt

Former employee

Andrew E. Yaw Tchie

Senior Research Fellow

Florian Krampe

Kheira Tarif

Ed.

Summary:

Somalia is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change and extreme weather. Without anticipatory preventive approaches, these factors are likely to exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and reduce the people’s livelihood options, which in turn may have negative impacts for stability and security in Somalia.

Published year: 2021
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Page count: 4
Language: English
Journal: Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet
URL 1: https://www.nupi.no/nupi_eng/News/The-impact-of-climate-change-on-peace-and-security-in-Somalia
URL 2: https://www.nupi.no/nupi_eng/About-NUPI/Projects-centers/Climate-related-Peace-and-Security-Risks
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