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Over the past decades, heavy and more frequent rainfall and dry spells in southern Africa have caused loss and damage to agriculture, livestock, the energy sector, food security and nutrition.

Gender and migration scientist Gracsious Maviza and climate change specialist Siyaxola Gadu talked to The Conversation Africa about how this poses risks to stability and peace in the region.

What's the link between climate, peace and security?

There is no direct and linear relationship between climate risks and security. However, the changing climate intensifies socioeconomic problems. These include water scarcity, already precarious livelihoods and food insecurity, poverty, and weak governance. When the climate changes, and these problems get worse, this can create social tensions between and within communities.

Climate change-induced disasters threaten the livelihoods and well-being of communities. They can result in displacement, as seen in the current floods in west, central and north Africa, which have displaced 3.5 million people and killed 900.

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