Climate change in Darflur: A new look at the conflict

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in European Studies

Subject Categories

International and Area Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

International Studies

Thesis Adviser

Alfredo Robles

Abstract/Summary

This study analyzes the Darfur conflict that broke out in 2003, from a different perspective: that of the climate and environment. It attempts to show that climate change in the region (such as decreases in rainfall, increases in temperature) is the root cause for the conflict.

Scholarly journals, reports and statistics were used in order to ascertain the impact of climate change on the environment in Darfur. The degradation of the environment led to human insecurity. The inhabitants of the region had to respond to this problem, through migration, taking up arms, and creation of rebel movements. Also, the state was affected by the change in the climate, and its policies and actions were disadvantageous for the people of Darfur. All of these factors led to the outbreak of the conflict, with the changing climate at its root.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU014085

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Climatic changes--Environmental aspects--Sudan-- Durfur; Climatic changes--Sudan--Durfur

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