Climate change as a cause of intra-state conflicts: Darfur case study

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1: INTREODUCTION
• 1.1 INTRODUCTION
• 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
• 1.3 IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY
• 1.4 AIMS, OBJECTIVE AND HYPOTHESIS
• 1.5 METHODOLOGY
• 1.6 OVERVIEW OF CHAPTERS
• 1.7 LITERATUREREVIEW
• Chapter 2: BACKGROUND TO SUDAN
• 2.1 BACKGROUND TO SUDAN
• 2.2 BACKGROUND TO DARFUR
• Chapter 3: BEGINNING OF SCARCITY RESOURCE AND CONFLICTS IN DARFUR
• 3.1 HISTORY OF RAIN FALL AND DROUGH IN DARFUR
• 3.2 LAND DEGRADATION AND FOOD SCARCITY
• 3.3 MIGARATION
• 3.4 HISTORY OF TRIBAL CONFLICTS OVER RESOURCES
• 3.5 ERUPTION OF CURRENT CRISES
• Chapter 4: ANALYSIS
• 4.1 LINKING CLIMATE CHANGE TO CONFLICT IN DARFUR
• Chapter 5: THE ROLE OF MULTILATERALISM IN SOLVING THE CRISES IN DARFUR
• 15.1 ROLE OF UNITED NATIONS
• 5.2 ROLE OF AFRICAN UNION
• 5.3 DISCUSSION

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation examines the relationship between climate change and intra-state conflict, using the Darfur region of Sudan as a case study. It aims to critically analyze whether climate change can be considered a primary cause of the conflict in Darfur, and to assess the role of international organizations in mitigating the crisis.

• Climate change as a potential driver of conflict
• The impact of drought, desertification, and resource scarcity in Darfur
• The role of migration and tribal conflicts in exacerbating the crisis
• The effectiveness of international responses to the conflict in Darfur
• The complexities of conflict dynamics in a region affected by environmental change

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the research topic, outlining the problem statement, the importance of the study, and the research methodology employed. Chapter two provides a historical overview of Sudan and Darfur, outlining the region's geographical, social, and political background. Chapter three explores the impact of climate change on Darfur, examining historical patterns of rainfall, land degradation, food scarcity, and the consequences of migration. Chapter four analyzes the links between climate change and the conflict in Darfur, providing a comprehensive assessment of how environmental factors have contributed to the crisis. Chapter five examines the role of multilateral organizations in responding to the conflict in Darfur, focusing on the contributions of the United Nations and the African Union.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work explores the complex relationship between climate change, conflict, and development, with a focus on the Darfur region of Sudan. Key concepts include: climate change, intra-state conflict, resource scarcity, migration, desertification, drought, land degradation, international response, multilateralism, United Nations, African Union.