04 February 2021

Webinar: Adapt to defend. The security dimension of climate change

The security dimension of climate change is increasingly recognized by the Defence sector, and Dutch and British voices have been leading internationally in raising awareness on this issue. In the run-up to COP26 (1-12 November, Glasgow), this webinar, that is co-organised by the British Embassy and the Clingendael Institute, will consider how the military can contribute to reducing security risks related to climate change.

The Planetary Security Initiative Overview of Climate Security Practices 

 

28 July 2025

Indus Water Treaty 2025: A pause of cooperation, not an end

Clingendael Alert, July 2025

 

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.

15 July 2025

State of the Climate in Asia 2024

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.

1. Global and regional climate context:

Global background:

14 July 2025

Harmonising HA/DR in the Bay of Bengal

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. 

09 July 2025

Securing Allied Power Demand

Article published by the NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence, July 2025. 

NATO Allies are undergoing a significant transformation in electricity usage, driven by the rapid electrification of military platforms, digital systems, and infrastructure. This shift, while necessary for modernization and operational superiority, introduces complex dependencies on national energy systems and markets.

07 July 2025

The Geopolitics of Climate Change in the Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), spanning from the east coast of Africa to the west coast of Australia, contains around 36 countries and a population of approximately 2.5 billion. The IOR has been a critical crossroads of international trade for centuries and remains so. The security and stability of its shipping lanes and trade routes—passing through the Straits of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and Malacca, among others—are not only regional issues but issues of global importance.

23 June 2025

Occupations and Ecological (In)Security

Briefer published by the Council on Strategic Risks, June 2025. 

Military occupations, distinct from active conflict, pose sustained, often underrecognized threats to ecological security. As modern occupations grow increasingly protracted, the imperative to balance military necessity with environmental stewardship and the rights of occupied peoples becomes more urgent.

19 June 2025

European Water Resilience Strategy

Published by the European Commission, June 2025. 

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