Climate and Migration Coalition

Alex Randall

Infographic: exploring evidence for the climate change and conflict connection

There are several arguments that climate change results in armed conflict. How valid are these arguments, and is this always the case? This infographic shows the current evidence we have about the consequences of climate change, and whether it supports the conclusion that these consequences lead to conflict.      

Look out for...

  • What theories currently exist that link climate change with conflict
  • How clear and/or complicated the links can be between different consequences 
  • What we need to be aware of when drawing conclusions about the results of climate change