A new policy brief by the Danish Institute for International Studies assesses the role of jihadist groups in maintaining peace between feuding tribes in Mali, linked to natural resource contestation. Based on these experiences, the central government should take note and begin to engage jihadists as if they were key civil society actors in the dispute, rather than consistently treat them as the conventional enemy.

This latest report on behalf of the French Foreign Affairs commission reflects on the role of civil society in strengthening society's response to climate change and its impact on existing security threats. Based on a mission to Bangladesh, the report aims to offer takeaways for national lawmakers to consider when formulating legislation on this topic.

The EU's new Climate Change adaptation strategy sets out the path for the EU to become fully climate-resilient by 2050. Among other things, it acknowledges that it will have to respond to the conflict aggravating effects of climate change in the developing world.

A new report by CASCADES, assessing the risks to Tunisia's agricultural sector, the lifeblood of the country's economy. Amidst more volatile weather patterns, changes must be made to ensure the continuing vitality of the sector, not just for the country's sake, but also for the wider region's security.

On Tuesday, 23 February, the UN Security Council held a debate on the topic of climate security, hosted by the United Kingdom. The following overview highlights some of the key messages member states conveyed in the debate, where the majority shared supporting views on advancing the UNSC response to the security risks of climate change.

A new report from the Council on Strategic Risks highlights the risk that ecological disruption poses to both national and international security. The report urges governments to fund programs that promote capacity building, build water and food security, strengthen international conservation and combat environmental crime.