Artikel Warum Klimaschutz Krisenprävention ist: Das Beispiel Burkina Faso In Burkina Faso verschärfen extreme klimatische Bedingungen bestehende Spannungen und Konflikte. Ohne ein besseres Verständnis von regionalen Klimafolgen und deren Auswirkungen auf die Lebensgrundlagen der Menschen und das gesellschaftliche Gefüge greifen Krisenpräventionsmaßnahmen zu kurz. Stefanie Wesch, Lisa Murken, Kira Vinke • 03. September 2019
Artikel Climate Insecurity: Undermining Rural Livelihoods in Niger Nigerien farmers and pastoralists are particularly exposed to security threats reinforced by climate impacts, making them vulnerable to food insecurity and recruitment through extremist groups. To reduce these risks, Germany should expand its support for participatory methods and climate adaptation measures geared towards marginalized groups and bolster early warning systems. Stefanie Wesch, Janna Rheinbay • 17 March 2021
Artikel A Threat to Regional Stability: Water and Conflict in Central Asia Water availability represents a major challenge for the five Central Asian countries and is increasingly exacerbated by climate change. This has led to violence in the region, bearing the risk of further conflict. Germany should support stronger regional cooperation for transboundary water management to foster security in Central Asia. Janna Rheinbay, Sebastian Mayer, Stefanie Wesch, Kira Vinke • 20 April 2021