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How climate change paved the way to war
Researchers agree that climate change alone cannot be blamed for the outbreak of war in Syria in 2011. However, neither can it be ignored as a reason this once blossoming country has become parched and war-torn. By Jennifer Holleis Syria serves as a prime example for the impact of climate change on pre-existing issues such as political instability, poverty and scarce resources, says Jamal Saghir, professor at the Institute for the Study of International Development at McGill University. Saghir, a former director at the World Bank, considers climate change the world s biggest threat to security. He therefore sees the recent acknowledgment of climate change as a national security issue by US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, on 27 January, as a game changer when it comes to recognising the link between climate change and conflict.
How climate change paved the way to war in Syria
Researchers agree that climate change alone cannot be blamed for the outbreak of war in Syria in 2011. However, neither can it be ignored as a reason the once blossoming country has become a parched, war-torn place.
Drought, war, and no peace in sight - life for most Syrians remains a challenge including having enough potable water Syria serves as prime example for the impact of climate change on pre-existing issues such as political instability, poverty and scarce resources, Jamal Saghir, Professor at the Institute for the Study of International Development at McGill University, told DW. Saghir, a former director at the World Bank, considers climate change the world s biggest threat to security. He therefore sees the recent acknowledgment of climate change as a national security issue by US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, on January 27, as game changer when it comes to recognizing the link between climate change and