Nigeria, June 23 -- The Sahel is one of Africa's most climate-vulnerable areas. The region increasingly experiences extreme weather such as floods and droughts, and ongoing land degradation, depleting the natural resources vital to local economies.

Between 1979 and 2010, average temperatures in the region rose by 0.6degC to 0.8degC, and further increases of 3degC to 6degC are projected by the end of the 21st century.

Recent Institute for Security Studies (ISS) research examining the nexus between climate change and insecurity reveals that rural Sahelians have long relied on indigenous dispute resolution mechanisms to address climate-related tensions. The effects of climate change and rapid population growth have intensified competition ...