It’s a Jungle Out There The Growing Threat of Environmental Crimes to Sierra Leone’s National Security

Abstract

The impact of environmental hazards significantly influences global conflict, peacekeeping efforts, humanitarian  responses, and the development of initiatives. Environmental hazards are linked to myriad national security concerns, ranging from reducing the carbon footprint of tactical vehicles to designing military bases that are resilient to extreme weather and severe disasters. However, social scientists are now recognizing how human populations are being affected by environmental hazards, including food and water insecurity, exposure to violent extremist and transnational criminal organizations, increased conflict and forced migration, and other challenges in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments.