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On 23rd September 2021, the UN Security Council held a high-level open debate on climate and security under the Chairmanship of Ireland.
Permafrost, or perennially frozen soil, which occupies around a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere’s territory, may not be as permanent as its name suggests.
A new briefing by the International Crisis Group recognises the need to pass a resolution in the UN Security Council recognising Climate Security as one of the top 10 challenges facing the UN in 2021.

First-ever UN Food Systems Summit

On 23 September 2021, the UN General Assembly in New York hosted the first-ever UN Food Systems Summit.
On 2 September 2021, the Planetary Security Initiative of the Clingendael Institute along with partner organization EcoPeace Middle East organized a digital dialogue ”Climate change: Entry point f

How could the OSCE step up its climate security involvement?

  • climate security
  • Europe
A new SIPRI paper sets out the current and future role of climate security with the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSC