What is the underlying structure of the climate, conflict, and socio-economic system in Sudan? A network analysis

Abstract

This factsheet gives answers on how climate exacerbates root causes of conflict in Sudan, using network analysis. Results show that the base of the Sudanese network is underpinned by pastoralist society and agricultural productivity. Increased evapotranspiration, has direct impacts on net primary production.

This publication is part of a factsheet series reporting on the findings of the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security Observatory work in Africa (Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe). The research is centered around 5 questions: 1. How does climate exacerbate root causes of conflict? 2. Where are hotspots of climate insecurities ? 3.What is the underlying structure of the climate, conflict, and socio-economic system? 4. Are climate and security policies coherent and integrated? 5. Are policy makers aware of the climate security nexus?