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Climate Change and Security
This Programme explores the complex nexus that exists between climate change and security.
Since 2006, RUSI has engaged with traditional security actors to increase their understanding of the implications of climate change for security. This dialogue has focused specifically on the potential for climate change to impact the geopolitical landscape and the types of operational responses that will be required from the Defence Community.
To date, projects have been completed in partnership with governments and national organizations in Mexico, Central America, China and the US. The Programme has also contributed material on the implications of climate change for global governance and overseas infrastructure to the UK Foresight Centre's International Dimensions of Climate Change Project.
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RUSI evidence papers included in new Government climate change report
News: 11 Jul 2011
Expert RUSI analysis has been used by the Government to publish its new report on climate change. Papers prepared by the Climate Change and Security Programme at RUSI have helped the Government deliver a comprehensive analysis on the wider-effects of climate change.
Expert RUSI analysis has been used by the Government to publish its new report on climate change. Papers prepared by the Climate Change and Security Programme at RUSI have helped the Government deliver a comprehensive analysis on the wider-effects of climate change.
RUSI Climate Change Programme prepares paper for German Marshall Fund
News: 17 Nov 2010
RUSI climate-change experts Dr Tobias Feakin and Duncan Depledge have prepared a paper for the Washington-based German Marshall Fund. The paper has given experts a better understanding of the effects of climate-change on transatlantic relations.
RUSI climate-change experts Dr Tobias Feakin and Duncan Depledge have prepared a paper for the Washington-based German Marshall Fund. The paper has given experts a better understanding of the effects of climate-change on transatlantic relations.
Climate-related impacts on national security in Mexico and Central America
News: 26 Nov 2009
Climate change will make Mexico and Central America's current challenges of poverty and governance much harder to solve in the future, and could contribute to a deteriorating security environment according to the preliminary report from a research project by the Royal United Services Institute.
Climate change will make Mexico and Central America's current challenges of poverty and governance much harder to solve in the future, and could contribute to a deteriorating security environment according to the preliminary report from a research project by the Royal United Services Institute.
Climate Security Research Project: Mexico and Central America Visit
News: 29 Jun 2009
Dr Tobias Feakin and Shiloh Fetzek’s visit to Mexico and Central America marks the launch of a project to investigate the impact of climate change on security and stability in the region. As the effects of the changing climate become increasingly apparent, Mesoamerican governments join RUSI in discussions on the arising security implications.
Dr Tobias Feakin and Shiloh Fetzek’s visit to Mexico and Central America marks the launch of a project to investigate the impact of climate change on security and stability in the region. As the effects of the changing climate become increasingly apparent, Mesoamerican governments join RUSI in discussions on the arising security implications.
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Putting the Arctic Boom on Ice: Proceedings of RUSI Arctic Roundtable
Commentary: 11 May 2011
On 12 May 2011, foreign ministers from the eight Arctic countries will participate in the seventh summit of the Arctic Council, an organisation initially forged to secure agreed environmental standards for the region. Now, amid growing interest in the opportunities and challenges energy resources and sea lines of communication present, the Council must reform to meet the interests of global demand.
On 12 May 2011, foreign ministers from the eight Arctic countries will participate in the seventh summit of the Arctic Council, an organisation initially forged to secure agreed environmental standards for the region. Now, amid growing interest in the opportunities and challenges energy resources and sea lines of communication present, the Council must reform to meet the interests of global demand.
Thinking strategically about the future climate
Commentary: 12 Jan 2011
Last February, RUSI analysts suggested that Whitehall needed to conduct a nationwide review of the implications of climate change for national security. Almost one year later, is the government considering climate change anything other than a peripheral factor?
Last February, RUSI analysts suggested that Whitehall needed to conduct a nationwide review of the implications of climate change for national security. Almost one year later, is the government considering climate change anything other than a peripheral factor?
The Impact of Climate Change on Security: Is the UK in Need of a Nationwide Review?
Articles: 12 Feb 2010 by Duncan Depledge
Climate change will bring with it both physical and political security challenges. But how prepared is the UK to face them?
Climate change will bring with it both physical and political security challenges. But how prepared is the UK to face them?
How Copenhagen will affect international security
Commentary: 9 Dec 2009
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen has been billed as 'the most important gathering in human history'. Without binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilise expectations, climate change will have a huge impact on future security considerations.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen has been billed as 'the most important gathering in human history'. Without binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilise expectations, climate change will have a huge impact on future security considerations.
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Arctic Security: Neither a Great Game nor a Scramble
Articles: 26 Jan 2010 by Matthew Willis
Enhancement of military capabilities by Arctic powers may not be the zero-sum security competition that many are suggesting
Enhancement of military capabilities by Arctic powers may not be the zero-sum security competition that many are suggesting
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