Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier
Global climate change poses an existential danger to humanity, but has faded into the background somewhat during the coronavirus pandemic. Now the issue is back with force. In the United States, President Biden formally rejoined the Paris climate agreement on the day of his inauguration, and has since announced very ambitious climate targets. In Germany, climate protection has remained a focal point of political debate even during the pandemic, and is one of the key issues in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) promises to be an interesting event. It was postponed because of the pandemic and will now take place in Glasgow in November 2021. Will the international community agree on further improvements to limit global warming to well below two degrees Celsius?
Photo: picture alliance / NurPhoto | Carlos Costa
Out of the Greenhouse – Jointly and globally, the climate change security risk can still be prevented
Michael Czogalla
Despite all geopolitical differences, climate protection needs more cooperation and binding rules
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Climate Change as a Risk Amplifier – On the links between climate change and conflict
Michael Brzoska
Neither exaggerating nor downplaying helps to understand climate change as a conflict factor
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If You Want Peace, Protect the Climate!
Andreas Lienkamp
Neglecting climate protection is an act of aggression
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Climate Justice and Climate Conflicts as a Security Policy Challenge in the 21st Century
Angela Kallhoff and Thomas Schulte-Umberg
States can respond differently to climate security issues – but they should definitely not ignore them
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Why We Need a Green and More Comprehensive International Security and Defence Policy
François Bausch
In NATO and EU, climate security risks have to be placed on top of the strategic agenda
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More Tasks, More Resources, More Inclusion – Requirements for humanitarian assistance in times of increasing climate risks
Oliver Müller
Climate victims need adequate support – and a more responsible global community
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Special: New Challenges for the Military and Conflict Management
"We can significantly improve our approach to climate change and sustainability"
An interview with Lt Gen Richard Nugee
Adaptation and emissions reduction is an imperative necessity and an opportunity for Defence
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"Somalia will become almost unlivable in certain areas"
An interview with Christophe Hodder, UNSOM
Environmental disasters, migration and conflict: Somalia must break destabilizing vicious circles
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