Climate Change: 11 July: Climate Security Takes Centre Stage at UNSC

Jul 12, 2018 | Planetary Security Initiative
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On the 11th of July, the UN Security Council will host a debate on the risks relating to climate security. It will take place at 10:00 am New York EST, at the Security Council Chamber. The meeting will be chaired by Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margot Wallström. Briefers are expected to include Deputy UN Secretary-General Amina Mohammad, Iraqi Minister of Water Resources, Dr. Hassan Janabi, and a leading representative of civil society, Hindou Ibrahim. On behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Eugene Rhuggenaath, the Prime Minister of Curaçao will participate to highlight the importance of bringing climate-security issues to the UNSC, and the important role that Small Island Developing States play in this regard. The debate is expected to be open and will therefore be broadcasted live at UN Web TV.