Hidden Power in Drylands: How Local Voices Shape Environmental Governance

As climate change continues to intensify, particularly in dryland regions, conflicts over vital natural resources such as land and water are becoming increasingly frequent and complex. A recent study by Olofsson et al. (2025) sheds light on these tensions by examining the distribution and perception of power among various actors in Brazil, Senegal, and Spain—countries with differing income levels but similar environmental vulnerabilities.