WATCH: How can we grasp the relationship between climate change and violent conflict? Answering this question is key for making better decisions at the nexus between climate and security policy. This session tried to map possible answers through the presentation of the German Federal Foreign Office Climate & Conflict data visualization project. Targeted at a wide range of audiences, this tool uses maps, interactive graphics, and animations to shed light on this complex topic.
Speakers
Thomas Mayer, Project Lead, Data Science at PREVIEW
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Progress has stalled for the time being on a United Nations Security Council Resolution on climate security. However, a recent communique from the African Union...
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