The conflict over the GERD and the use of the Nile water is taking place in the context of an acute water emergency in Egypt. Even without filling the GERD reservoir, the country will reach the threshold of absolute water scarcity in 2025. Europeans would have to demand a reorientation of Egypt’s spending policy, where political reforms towards better governance and accountability would be indispensable.

A group of security, environment and sustainability experts will gather in Paris to pinpoint the limitations of our current response to the climate crisis. This is a plea for a new thorough approach; scaling up our capacities to face up to future catastrophes.

Climate change impacts everyone and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities. This matters every day. On the International Women’s Day, we highlight the asymmetrical impact of climate change on women’s security.

The impact of climate change on human security should be addressed by the development sector. SIPRI performed a case study on how the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency frames and develops its responses to climate-related security risks.

A new report by security and military experts examines the impact of climate change on social and political stability worldwide. The report predicts High-to-catastrophic security risks at two warming scenarios (near term: 1-2°C and medium-long term: 2-4+°C). Avoiding potentially irreversible impact will require quick and collaborative efforts to reduce and eliminate global greenhouse emissions.

Ethiopia’s pace of filling its hydroelectric dam poses a threat to Egypt’s (water) security. Through this interactive map published by Al Jazeera you can improve your understanding of the water and food implications for Egypt under the five currently negotiated scenario’s.