Conflict in a warming world: how climate shocks impact rebel demands and peace agreement outcomes

Explores how climate shocks influence rebel demands and violence, and whether these changes are reflected in peace agreements.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
10 December 2025
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Climate and Environment and Governance and Conflict
First published:
16 January 2025
Authors:
D'Amico, E.

Abstract

As climate change becomes more severe and its effects more frequent, its impact on global conflict is increasingly important.

This research is supported by the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep)

Citation

D’Amico E. ‘Conflict in a warming world: how climate shocks impact rebel demands and peace agreement outcomes’ PeaceRep Report: Climate & Natural Resources, PeaceRep: The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, University of Edinburgh, 2025

Conflict in a warming world: how climate shocks impact rebel demands and peace agreement outcomes

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Published 10 December 2025
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