Climate Change and Conflict Overview

What are two things that are driving the mass migration of people?

What is the name of the conflict described in the text that illustrates how climate change might exacerbate global conflict?

Name the two main sectors of the economy that together make up nearly 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

What percent of global emissions are made up by the construction industry, followed by agriculture?

What is the formal category and legal protections for people who are forced to leave their homes or nation due to disasters?

Climate Change and Conflict

Climate change is a threat multiplier, exacerbating existing national security challenges.
Displacement due to drought and sea-level rise (e.g., saltwater intrusion) leads to mass migration, potentially triggering conflict.
Syria's civil war (2011) demonstrates the link between drought, livestock loss, and displacement, leading to political unrest.
Water scarcity, as exemplified by the India-Pakistan dispute over the Indus River and Kashmir, can escalate tensions and possibly lead to regional conflicts.
Experts warn that dwindling water supplies in conflict zones can potentially cause or exacerbate regional wars.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The industrial revolution has seen a rise in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Greenhouse gas emissions are primarily caused by the combustion of fossil fuels.
Other economic sectors also contribute to emissions.
Electricity generation/heat production accounts for 30.4% of global emissions in 2016.
Transportation accounts for 15.9% of global emissions in 2016.
Manufacturing and construction together account for 12.4% of emissions.
Agriculture makes up 11.8% of emissions.
Other contributing sectors include land use, forestry, industrial processes, and fugitive emissions.

This quiz explores the intricate relationship between climate change and geopolitical conflict. It discusses how environmental factors, such as drought and water scarcity, can lead to displacement and unrest, using Syria and India-Pakistan as case studies. Additionally, it addresses the role of greenhouse gas emissions in exacerbating these issues.