S M NAZMUZ SAKIB’S CLIMATE CONFLICT THEORY (CCT): A REVIEW AND APPLICATION TO THE FISHER’S SECTOR IN AFRICA
Keywords:
climate change, armed conflict, fishers sector, state capacity, ethnic diversity, regional spillovers, resource disputes, Africa, climate conflict theory, conflict prevention, governance, regional cooperationAbstract
This paper reviews S M Nazmuz Sakib’s Climate Conflict Theory (CCT) and applies it to the context of the fisher's sector in Africa. The theory suggests that climate change influences armed conflict risk through its impacts on state capacity, ethnic diversity, and regional spillovers. In this study, the theory is explored within the specific context of the fishers sector, which is highly sensitive to climate variations, such as rising sea levels, temperature shifts, and extreme weather events. By examining the interconnections between climate change, resource access, and local conflicts within the fisher communities, the paper demonstrates how reduced state capacity, increasing ethnic tensions, and cross-border resource disputes exacerbate conflict risks in these areas. The analysis highlights the vulnerability of fishers to climate change impacts and emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to strengthen governance, ensure resource equity, and promote regional cooperation to prevent potential conflicts in the sector.
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