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German minister backs Middle East 'peace through water' plan

German minister backs Middle East ‘peace through water’ plan

The proposals aim to harness solar power to bring drinking water to Palestinian territories but Israel’s support is needed

From Jerusalem to Glasgow, peacebuilding must address climate stressors

From Jerusalem to Glasgow, peacebuilding must address climate stressors

In many conflict zones around the world, climate change is intensifying competition for scarce natural resources, calling for a different approach to security

Climate change affecting stability across West Africa and Sahel: UN security council

Climate change affecting stability across West Africa and Sahel: UN security council

In a statement, the council president expanded concerns over the links between climate and violence in Africa to two regions that cover 26 countries

Boko Haram terrorists thriving on climate crisis: report

Boko Haram terrorists thriving on climate crisis: report

As chronic water shortages create instability and violence around Lake Chad, researchers warn climate change feeds terror

Mogherini to Mattis in Munich: climate investments boost security

Mogherini to Mattis in Munich: climate investments boost security

As US puts pressure on NATO members to increase defence spending, EU foreign affairs chief argues fighting climate change prevents instability

Guterres: tackling climate will prevent global conflict

Guterres: tackling climate will prevent global conflict

Incoming UN secretary general says he wants to rebalance organisation’s approach from conflict resolution to prevention

Will Obama's climate security play engage Republicans?

Will Obama’s climate security play engage Republicans?

Conservatives may be inclined to trust the military, but decades of polarised debate make them sceptical of global warming threats

Climate wars: is the Sahel the first battle zone?

Climate wars: is the Sahel the first battle zone?

If rainfall decreases, and temperatures rise, as the IPCC’s 5th Assessment suggests, resource competition across the Sahel is only likely to intensify

US military issues climate security warning

US military issues climate security warning

Senior military figures in the US warn of national and international security threats posed by the impacts of climate change

Is climate change causing conflict in the Sahel?

Is climate change causing conflict in the Sahel?

An emerging narrative points to global warming as a driver of conflict in the Sahel ̶ but this risks glossing over the real root causes

US military to war game climate change threats

US military to war game climate change threats

NEWS: Directive from Pentagon calls for climate focus at all levels of armed forces; urging commanders to prepare troops for operations in extreme conditions

Pandemics, killer robots and climate change ‘urgent’ security fears

NEWS: Mass migration and resource wars billed as potential consequences if governments ignore potential of Paris deal and Earth keeps warming

NATO: Green energy saves soldiers’ lives

NATO: Green energy saves soldiers’ lives

NEWS: Smart grids, roll-up solar panels and wind offer safer forms of energy for troops in hostile environments, says world’s largest military alliance in annual report

War gaming the climate: How global warming could trigger nationalism

War gaming the climate: How global warming could trigger nationalism

ANALYSIS: A groundbreaking simulation carried out in Delhi this year highlights shifting weather extremes and rising seas can raise security threats

G7: Make 'climate fragility' a foreign policy priority

G7: Make ‘climate fragility’ a foreign policy priority

NEWS: Syria crisis shows how climate change can lead to instability and conflict, experts say in call for cooperation

Climate change will create “ripe” regions for terrorists

NEWS: White House report stresses national security dangers posed if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise

Climate change will increase flow of migrants to Europe

Climate change will increase flow of migrants to Europe

COMMENT: Grim death toll will get worse unless coordinated action is taken to tackle climate change, conflicts and poverty

NATO plans to war game solar and wind technologies

NEWS: Alliance set to test latest energy solutions in battlefield environment, in bid to avoid relying on vulnerable fuel convoys

Why climate hawks need to prepare their arsenals

Why climate hawks need to prepare their arsenals

COMMENT: Is it time to think about using force to prevent nations and groups from contributing to climate change?

Climate change a likely factor in Syria civil war

Climate change a likely factor in Syria civil war

NEWS: Researchers link climate to drought that affected Syria nearly a decade ago − and helped spark country’s conflict

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