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How does climate exacerbate root causes of conflict in Zimbabwe? An econometric analysis

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This factsheet gives answers on how climate exacerbates root causes of conflict in Zimbabwe, using a two-stage econometric approach. The findings suggest that household and in particular children are considerably vulnerable to different kind of climate anomalies. At the district level, results show a positive correlation between level of food insecurity, climate and intensity of conflict, more specifically protest and riots.

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?

Citation

Villa V, Belli A, Laderach P, Pacillo G. 2021. How does climate exacerbate root causes of conflict in Zimbabwe? An econometric analysis. CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security.

Authors

  • Victor, Villa
  • Belli, Anna
  • Läderach, Peter
  • Pacillo, Grazia