Indigenous and local knowledge systems have been essential in promoting environmental sustainability, disaster preparedness, and traditional agricultural practices in Southern Africa.
Climate change has evolved from merely an environmental or developmental issue to being widely perceived as a severe security threat – an existential risk demanding urgent and extraordinary measures to prevent instability, conflict, and displacement.
The International Institute for Human Security (IIHS) is proud to welcome our 2025 cohort of Regional Contributors — a dynamic group of volunteers offering critical regional perspectives on today’s most pressing human security challenges.