About the Book: Climate Insecurity and Conflict In South Asia: Climate Stress As
A Catalyst For Social Tension and Environmental Insecurity
Climate change has emerged a central and undeniable issue for nations as its
effects are causing environmental damage that triggers enormous human insecurity
and conflict around the world. South Asia in particular has been identified as
one of the more high risk regions of the world when it comes to climate change
and its impacts. Though some scholars and policy makers contend there is no
concrete evidence of a correlation between climate change and conflict, we
compile compelling stories that connect climate change effects with