On Friday 3 July, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence presented its new Climate Change and Security Strategy. The publication marks a milestone for Dutch defence policy, formally introducing a comprehensive framework to address climate change not merely as an environmental concern, but as a critical threat multiplier that fundamentally reshapes global stability and national defence readiness.
Episode 4 of the ‘Climate, Crisis and Courage’ podcast, produced by the United Nations.
Fact sheet published by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), June 2026
This new fact sheet by NUPI and SIPRI offers a useful analysis of the ongoing climate and security dynamics around the Lake Chad Region.
This paper by Irina Patrahau of the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies argues that the growing momentum to monitor supply chains for security reasons should be leveraged to strengthen sustainability reporting.
This report by Tom Ellison, Noah Fritzhand, Dr Alexandra Naegele, and Monica Caparas
On June 3rd, the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management organised its 6th Community of Practice Talk on Non-State Armed Groups and Climate Change, featuring insights from Albert Souza Mulli, Peter Schwartzstein, and Hisham Al-Omeisy.
Article published by the Council on Strategic Risks, 5 May 2026.
