Lesotho Highlands Water Project: Centre local voices in the climate change, conflict and peacebuilding nexus – The Mail & Guardian

Lesotho Highlands Water Project: Centre local voices in the climate change, conflict and peacebuilding nexus – The Mail & Guardian

The rise of conflicts in societies has been attributed to a multitude of factors ranging from political, socio-economic grievances to ethnic and religious hostilities. Poverty, land and food insecurity are worsened by conflict and climate change.  What seems to be missing in the discourse is the interplay between climate, conflict and peace. The rise of resource conflicts, increasing climate-related security risks and the process to foster peace…