The Role of Environmental Security in Conflict Prevention Strategies in the Global South

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Study 2. Environmental Security: Definitions and Concepts 2.1 Evolution of Environmental Security 2.2 Key Theoretical Frameworks 2.3 Current Debates and Challenges 3. Conflict Prevention Strategies 3.1 Historical Overview 3.2 Key Mechanisms and Approaches 3.3 Regional Specific Contexts 4. Interaction Between Environment and Conflict 4.1 Environmental Degradation and Conflict 4.2 Resource Scarcity and Security 4.3 Climate Change Impacts 5. Environmental Security in the Global South 5.1 Historical Context and Relevance 5.2 Case Study: Sub-Saharan Africa 5.3 Case Study: Southeast Asia 5.4 Key Challenges and Opportunities 6. Integration of Environmental Security in Policies 6.1 Policy Development and Implementation 6.2 Role of Government and NGOs 6.3 International Collaboration and Treaties 7. Case Studies on Successful Strategies 7.1 Examining Regional Successes 7.2 Lessons Learned and Best Practices 7.3 Role of Local Communities 8. Conclusions and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Policy Implications 8.3 Future Research Directions 8.4 Final Thoughts on Environmental Security