drought – The Diplomatic Envoy

Water Scarcity and Armed Conflict Shaping Migration Patterns in the Middle East and North Africa

September 14, 2022September 12, 2022 Katherine Dorrer 0 Comments drought, Middle East, Global Migration, MENA, Water Scarcity, Climate Change

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), water scarcity, worsened by climate change, has contributed to a rise in global migration. Climate change, environmental degradation, and water stress drive extreme migration patterns throughout the MENA region. As climate change intensifies in states with weakened central government authority, armed groups, and extremist organizations exploit these challenges and weaponize water.

February 2016 Africa

Environmental Implications of the Ethiopian Drought

March 10, 2016March 17, 2016 Theodore Ezike 0 Comments Climate Change, environment, El Niño, Ethiopia, global warming, drought

The effects of the El Niño event have absolutely devastated the Horn of Africa, particularly Ethiopia. The country has experienced its worst drought in over 50 years.