Climate Change, Environmental Degradation and Conflict in the Sahel

28th February 2025
Author: Siân Herbert

This K4DD Rapid Evidence Review explores the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on conflict in the Sahel, with focus on Mali and Niger.

It goes beyond discussions looking at direct causes of conflict, to focus on the indirect impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on conflict and violence – e.g. how it can exacerbate the drivers of conflict, and the conditions that shape whether, when, where, and what form of conflict will break out.

Suggested Citation

Herbert, S. (2025). Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, and Conflict in the Sahel. K4DD Rapid Evidence Review 204. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies. DOI: 10.19088/K4DD.2025.019

Published

28th February 2025

Location

Continent: Africa

Country: Mali, Niger