Climate, Peace and Security Fact Sheet: Somalia
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Date: 2022
Topics: Basic Services, Climate Change, Conflict Causes, Conflict Prevention, Gender, Livelihoods, Renewable Resources
Countries: Somalia
Somalia is experiencing its worst drought in over four decades. More frequent and intense floods and droughts fuel competition over natural resources, exacerbating community tensions and vulnerabilities. In combination with decades of conflict and instability, climate change poses a serious challenge to peace and security.