Rural Sahelians have traditionally used indigenous dispute settlement techniques to resolve climate-related conflicts, according to recent Institute for Security Studies (ISS) research exploring the relationship between insecurity and climate change. Rapid population development and the consequences of climate change have increased competition for grazing, water, and arable land, which frequently results in local disputes. In the past, the equal distribution of limited resources during times of climate stress has been guaranteed by the peaceful resolution of such conflicts.
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