A new mapping tool from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) allows users to explore the complex interactions between climate change, conflict and aid in Africa.

The tool, called the "Climate-Conflict-Aid Nexus in Africa," visualizes data on climate and environmental risks, conflict and fragility, and aid flows across the continent. Users can zoom in on specific countries or regions to see how these factors intersect and explore the underlying drivers of vulnerability.

The tool is designed to help policymakers, practitioners and researchers better understand the complex relationships between climate change, conflict and aid in Africa and develop more effective strategies for addressing these challenges.

Key findings from the tool:

- Climate change is exacerbating conflict and fragility in Africa. Over 60% of the countries in Africa are highly vulnerable to climate change, and these countries are also more likely to be affected by conflict.

- Conflict and fragility can hinder efforts to address climate change. Countries affected by conflict have less resources and capacity to invest in climate adaptation and mitigation measures.

- Aid can help to address the impacts of climate change and conflict, but it is often not enough. Aid flows to Africa have increased significantly in recent years, but they have not kept pace with the growing needs.

- There is a need for more coordinated and comprehensive strategies to address the climate-conflict-aid nexus in Africa. This includes policies that promote climate resilience, reduce conflict and fragility, and increase aid effectiveness.

The Climate-Conflict-Aid Nexus in Africa mapping tool is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationships between climate change, conflict and aid in Africa. The tool can be used to inform policymaking, programming and research on these issues.

Access the tool here: [Climate-Conflict-Aid Nexus in Africa](https://www.geocatalog.undp.org/dataset/climate-conflict-aid-nexus-africa)