Gracsious Maviza

  • Gender and Migration Scientist; Regional Lead for Southern Africa in the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security Team, CGIAR
Millions of people fled conflict and severe drought in Somalia in 2026, many arriving at this internally displaced persons camp outside Kismayo town. Simon Maina/AFP/Getty Images

Climate change is fuelling African conflict – governments are developing a shared response

African countries are now crafting the first continent-wide framework to tackle how climate disasters can worsen hunger, displacement and conflict.

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