Bodhi Kenya was contracted by the Global Center on Adaptation to conduct a research project on 'Climate Adaptation and Security in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa'. The purpose of this new thematic report on climate adaptation and security in the Sahel and Horn of Africa was to build understanding of how climate shocks, conflict, and security risks interact, and to show how adaptation can be positioned not only as a climate response, but also as a strategic security investment that generates stability and reduces risks of conflict. Through the close analysis of statistical evidence linking conflict situations and climate change impacts, as well as regional case studies illustrating the key issues, Bodhi Kenya contributed to the growing policy discourse around climate, peace and security. Informed by key continental strategic agendas, the research aimed to facilitate greater comprehension among policymakers regarding the multi‐faceted interactions between extreme weather, climate change, conflict, and national security issues in the Sahel and Horn of Africa.