Securing a Climate for Peace, Grounded in Local Reality

Oct 16, 2024 | Juliane Schillinger
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“Climate security” is defined by the UN as the impacts of climate change on peace and security, especially in areas that are already fragile or affected by conflict. Challenges for affected populations have grown significantly in the past few years, as climate-related events increasingly inflict disproportionate impacts on such areas. Climate impacts and insecurity are also driving displacement, which places people at additional risk and exacerbates local tensions.