New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Summary A Nigerian study reveals that climate change indirectly fuels violent conflict through child malnutrition.

Rising temperatures lead to food insecurity, causing malnutrition, which in turn heightens social tensions and potential violence.

The research suggests using malnutrition indicators as early warning signs to prevent conflict, emphasising the need for nutrition-sensitive climate adaptation strategies.

The pathway from climate change to violent conflict is not simple. There are the obvious immediate effects of global warming like water scarcity and crop failure. But beyond these, climate stress can pave the road to violence through indirect channels - a gradual rise in food insecurity and growing socia...