Climate Change and Conflicts in Somalia

Mohamed Mohamud Hussein

doi:10.37284/ajccrs.4.2.3628

Mohamed Mohamud Hussein Daystar University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/ajccrs.4.2.3628

Keywords: Climate Change, Conflicts, Pastoralism, Resource Scarcity, Drought Governance, Displacement and Food Insecurity

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Abstract

This study explores how climate change intensifies resource scarcity and conflicts in Somalia. It highlights the impact of droughts and environmental degradation on pastoralist livelihoods, worsening competition for water and grazing land. Weak governance and ongoing political instability further exacerbate insecurity and violence in the region. This study emphasises the need for improved institutional capacity and sustainable livelihoods to address climate-induced conflicts in Somalia

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