Security and Climate

Climate change is increasingly shaping questions of peace, security, and international cooperation. Extreme weather events, resource scarcity, energy transitions, and displacement affect political stability within and across borders. As climate impacts intensify, they interact with existing social, economic, and geopolitical tensions, creating new security challenges for states, societies, and international institutions.

The Climate and Security strand examines how climate change influences foreign, security, and energy policy at the national, European, and multilateral levels. It explores how far right actors utilize state failure to weaken democracy, the role of international cooperation in addressing climate-related risks, and the need for resilient and inclusive policy responses.