Thesis advisor: Brian Gareau / In the past causation theories concerning conflict have centered upon differences between civilizations, ethnicities, religions, and several other dividing social factors. While such factors can increase the likelihood of conflict, this paper discusses the effects of environmental degradation and resource scarcity on conflict in sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific focus on the effects of climate change. Sustainable development practices, especially the use of renewable energy technologies, are identified as potential tools with which to mitigate conflict stemming from the effects of climate change, and current energy initiatives in Tanzania and Kenya are discussed. New energy initiatives in sub- Saharan Africa must look to the future of energy development; they cannot attempt to reproduce the status quo. This paper seeks to qualify why the Occidental world has a stake in the future of sub-Saharan Africa and proposes that developed nations give financial assistance to communities in sub-Saharan Africa so that they may invest in sustainable development. / Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2013. / Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: International Studies Honors Program. / Discipline: College Honors Program. / Discipline: International Studies.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BOSTON/oai:dlib.bc.edu:bc-ir_102088 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | McMillin, Mirielle Rosellen |
| Publisher | Boston College |
| Source Sets | Boston College |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, thesis |
| Format | electronic, application/pdf |
| Rights | Copyright is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted. |
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