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
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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 justice is vital for global security
If governments step back from their commitments to tackle climate change, the world will see population displacement, political unrest and conflict
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
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
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
Incoming UN secretary general says he wants to rebalance organisation’s approach from conflict resolution to prevention
Climate change could increase UK risks of overseas conflict
NEWS: Rear admiral Neil Morisetti says British troops could be drawn into combat in the event of 4C of warming
Why can’t academics agree whether climate change causes wars?
ANALYSIS: A fight between rival academics over climate change and conflict has important messages for peacekeepers, says Alex Randall
Climate change could create more Boko Haram extremists – study
NEWS: Drought, famine and crop failures could destabilise 32 countries in Africa and Asia, warn risk analysts
US military prepares forces for climate change impacts
NEWS: Department of Defense releases climate adaptation report, anticipating increased stress on armed forces
Climate security threat remains hidden behind current conflicts
BLOG: Leaders at NATO kept silent on climate change, despite its proven security implications
NATO recycles old commitments on climate change
NEWS: The NATO summit concluded with recognition of climate as a security threat, and committed to a more energy efficient military
Russia exploiting Arctic melt warns NATO
NEWS: Alliance deputy assistant secretary general says warming climate is creating new challenges
NATO ignores climate change at its peril
COMMENT: In a world of rapidly multiplying threats, climate change is the one that pushes NATO to the brink
Why does NATO still downplay climate threats?
ANALYSIS: With Ukraine and Afghanistan dominating this year’s Summit agenda, will NATO ever take climate change seriously?
5 reasons NATO needs to worry about climate change
ANALYSIS: Climate change raises major security threats that NATO cannot afford to ignore at its summit this week
No country will escape climate impacts, warns Ministry of Defence
NEWS: Rising sea levels, drought and food shortages likely to increase without cut in climate warming gases
Fight terrorism by tackling climate change, says John Kerry
NEWS: Creating a clean energy market will help tackle “any number of problems” says US Secretary of State
Climate change could lead to China-India water conflict
NEWS: Decline in water flow from Tibetan Plateau likely to exacerbate tensions in region over coming decades
Pentagon ‘clear’ climate change is a ‘national security’ issue
NEWS: US military officials say threat from global warming is evident, calling for focus on efficiency and clean energy systems
UN climate treaty vital for global security, warns senior NATO official
NEWS: Militaries will face the brunt if no greenhouse gas emission deal is reached in 2015, says Jamie Shea
Climate change is world’s ‘gravest security threat’ – report
RESEARCH: Climate change is a rare common ground for environmentalists and the military, who both warn of growing violence
Global warming threatens ‘security and economy’ say US, EU
NEWS: Obama and EU leaders say sustainable economic growth impossible without climate action
Climate change like ‘100-year war’ says US Army expert
Scale of impacts and lack of long-term planning could leave world with ‘no exit strategy’ if temperatures rise
Liam Fox: Greenpeace arrests shows Russia’s military intent in Arctic
Russia’s “heavy handed” treatment of Greenpeace activists signals increasing militarisation of Arctic, says MP Liam Fox
G8 climate and security link ‘significant’ says expert
A line of text in this week’s G8 communique linking climate change to global security concerns could influence way rising emissions are perceived
Security risks of climate change prompt military review
Over 100 countries now regard climate change as a national security concern and are taking steps to assess their ability to manage new threats