Why Climate Change Matters for Human Security
Vivekananda, Janani (2022). Why Climate Change Matters for Human Security. Reimagining the Human-Environment Relationship. UN University and UN Environment Programme.
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Sub-type Discussion paper Author Vivekananda, Janani Title Why Climate Change Matters for Human Security Series Title Reimagining the Human-Environment Relationship Publication Date 2022-05-24 Place of Publication New York and Geneva Publisher UN University and UN Environment Programme Pages 20 Language eng Abstract This paper outlines the state of knowledge regarding security risks related to climate change, synthesizing the existing scientific evidence to set out five broad pathways of risk. Climate change itself is rarely a direct cause of conflict. Yet, there is ample evidence that its effects exacerbate important drivers and contextual factors of conflict and fragility, thereby challenging the stability of states and societies. Climate change impacts such as coral bleaching, diversity loss, and erratic rainfall can stress livelihoods and drive displacement, increase resource conflicts, and challenge the security and stability of people and states worldwide. Managing these security risks requires action across the entire impact chain: work to mitigate climate change; reducing its consequences on ecosystems; adapting socioeconomic systems; better management of climate-induced heightened resource competition; and strengthening governance and conflict management institutions. And every dimension of the response must be conflict-sensitive and climate proof. Without the right responses, climate change will mean more fragility, less peace and less security. But this paper sets out illustrative examples of how, with a greater understanding of how climate change interacts with social, political, economic and environmental drivers of conflict and fragility, we will be better placed to make the kind of risk-informed decisions is integral to achieving international peace and security. UNBIS Thesaurus CLIMATE
INTERNAL SECURITY
REGIONAL SECURITY
HUMAN SECURITY
ARMED CONFLICTS
NATURAL RESOURCES
CLIMATE CHANGEKeyword Stockholm+50
Stockholm Convention
Climate-security
Displacement
Food insecurity
Climate ActionCopyright Holder United Nations University Copyright Year 2022 Copyright type Creative commons -
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