The humanitarian consequences of climate change

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Addressing the nexus among climate change, human migrations and resulting conflicts – which are already beginning to merge in ways that reshape the conventional comprehension of national security – is a key challenge of the 21st century. These facts also demand a rethinking of the traditional divisions between diplomacy, defence, and economic, social and environmental development policy abroad. Tackling this complex issue requires understanding, preparation and new models of regional cooperation. The “Climate Change, Migration, and Conflict: Addressing complex crisis scenarios in the 21st Century” report discusses the complex interaction among climate, migrations and conflicts. Michael Werz, Senior Fellow at the American Progress and one of the authors of the report, introduces the topic of sustainable security in the future of international cooperation.

Read the full article on Climate Science & Policy, the online magazine edited by CMCC.

 

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