Climate change and Africa: vulnerability discussion paper

This document maps the security implications of climate change in Africa in a holistic way by assessing the macro- and micro-level security risks in: (i) food security; (ii) water security; (iii) energy security; (iv) migration; and (v) natural disasters in the context of climate change and security. It attempts to identify the hot spots in Africa with a view to call the attention of policy-makers to the most vulnerable countries and regions and so as to trigger early actions in a harmonised and effective way.

The document intends trigger a new wave of international engagement and sustainable dialogue between main international stakeholders and African counterparts that will result in effective, long-term partnerships for building-up the appropriate response and resilience capacities in a conflict sensitive and preventive manner in Africa. It has been prepared by members of the Africa, Climate Change, Environment and Security (ACCES) Dialogue Process.