Security implications of climate development in conflict-affected states: Implications of local-level effects of rural hydropower development on farmers in Herat

Development initiatives aimed at mitigating or adapting to climate change impacts may result in unanticipated effects especially conflict-affected contexts. To improved understanding of the implications future development projects states, this article qualitatively examines experiences local communities Zinda Jan district, located downstream from Salma Dam Herat Province, Afghanistan. Conducted 2018, research questions what local-level side (LLSEs) were experienced by after its 2016 inauguration, and how these LLSEs might affect potential for sustainable peace. The builds 25 in-depth interviews with stakeholders highlights generally increased water scarcity completion dam 2016, due poor management lack necessary infrastructure related dam. This was a factor grievances access among communities, likelihood communal violence. However, perspectives also indicate desire joint resources between state civilians, source their farms. provides important insight policy actors better understand inherent contribution and/or risk broader peace processes.