The Economic Times

The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the world

Climate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instability worldwide. Droughts and extreme weather are reducing food production in vulnerable regions. New farmland gains can also create competition and disputes over ownership. Strong institutions are crucial for managing these resource-driven societal pressures.