A report published by Center for Climate & Security, August 2025
This article was originally published by the World Economic Forum, July 2025.
Article published by the Council on Strategic Risks, July 2025.
Based on the chapter 'Climate Change, Environmental Peacebuilding, and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism' from the book
On 23 April 2025, India temporarily suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, citing national security concerns following the Pahalgam attack by a supposedly Pakistan-based militant group. This move, rooted in deepening political and hydrological tensions, marks a significant rupture in one of the world’s most resilient water-sharing frameworks. This Alert explores this unprecedented development from a strategic and water cooperation perspective.
The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report presents a clear and data-rich account of how Asia is being affected by accelerating climate change. Asia continues to warm nearly twice as fast as the global average. From glacier retreat to deadly floods, the report details the cascading consequences of climate extremes on human lives, economies, and ecosystems across the region.
Global background:
The Bay of Bengal faces escalating climate-induced risks, including cyclones, floods, and sea-level rise, affecting nearly a quarter of the global population. These shared vulnerabilities underscore the urgent need for more effective, cooperative humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) systems. This report, based on a Track 1.5 policy workshop held in October 2024 in Bangkok, presents a framework for operationalising regional harmonisation in HA/DR planning and response.
