'Ecocide': How war and climate change are often linked

The link between climate change and war has been a theme at COP28, with countries affected by conflict and environmental disasters voicing their concerns. Climate-vulnerable countries, which are often politically and economically weak, are more likely to be affected by war due to climate destabilization and resource scarcity. Countries like Yemen and South Sudan have experienced civil wars that have exacerbated water scarcity. In Gaza, Israeli bombardments have destroyed crucial water infrastructure, hindering efforts to combat climate change.