Actors and networks in resource conflict resolution under climate change in  rural Kenya

Ngaruiya, Grace W.; Scheffran, Jürgen

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-7-441-2016

Articles | Volume 7, issue 2

https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-7-441-2016

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Climate, land use, and conflict in Africa

https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-7-441-2016

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Articles | Volume 7, issue 2

Research article

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10 May 2016

Research article |

| 10 May 2016

Actors and networks in resource conflict resolution under climate change in rural Kenya

Grace W. Ngaruiya and Jürgen Scheffran

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RC1: 'Reviewer comments', Joseph Njoroge, 14 Feb 2016
- AC1: 'Reply to J. Njoroge (Referee)', Grace Ngaruiya, 29 Mar 2016
RC2: 'Referee comments for "Actors and networks in resource conflict resolution under climate change in rural Kenya"', Anonymous Referee #2, 20 Feb 2016
- AC2: 'Reply to second referee.', Grace Ngaruiya, 29 Mar 2016
AC3: 'Changes to the manuscript following suggested changes from referee comments', Grace Ngaruiya, 29 Mar 2016

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Climate change complicates rural conflict resolution dynamics and institutions. There is urgent need for conflict-sensitive adaptation in Africa. The study of social network data reveals three forms of fused conflict resolution arrangements in Loitoktok, Kenya. Where, extension officers, council of elders, local chiefs and private investors are potential conduits of knowledge. Efficiency of rural conflict resolution can be enhanced by diversification in conflict resolution actors and networks.