Climate and Conflict in Lake Chad Basin Improving USAFRICOM's Strategy Towards Complex Climate Security Challenges
Abstract
This paper evaluates the impact of the current approach of viewing climate change as a threat multiplier and the impact of the United States security posture on partner nations of the Lake Chad Basin and finds that USAFRICOMs current focus on counterterrorism is too narrow. Climate change is a primary threat to the Lake Chad Basin region and climate change awareness and adaptation should be part of USAFRICOMs strategy due to the climate-conflict cycle. By exploring the terminology typically associated with climate change and security, examining the climate-conflict cycle and impacts of hate-and-heat on security, and assessing current security initiatives, we can see opportunities for improvement in USAFRICOMs regional security efforts. Climate change awareness and adaptation needs to be part of USAFRICOMs strategy in the region due to the climate-conflict cycle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 11, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1174732
Entities
People
- Catherine A.b Reppert
Organizations
- Naval War College