Effects of International Wars on Global Action on Climate Change (2015-2023)

This research investigates the multifaceted interplay between international wars and global climate action. The study addresses the pressing need to understand the impact of wars on climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, environmental consequences, and diplomatic challenges hindering international collaboration. Employing a quantitative research design with a survey instrument, the study collected data from professionals and organizations in Nigeria. The results highlight significant hindrances posed by wars to climate initiatives, substantial environmental consequences, and diplomatic challenges influencing global collaboration. Recommendations are proposed to enhance integrated diplomacy, resource-sharing mechanisms, political dialogue platforms, trust-building initiatives, inclusive climate policies, global governance reforms, capacity building, and early warning systems. Acknowledging limitations, including sampling bias and inherent subjectivity, the research contributes nuanced insights to the discourse on the wars-climate nexus, guiding future studies and informing policy considerations.

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