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 

 

20 May 2026

Cleantech Meets Security and Defence in Cyprus

In May, representatives from various European militaries gathered in Cyprus with energy and defence experts to explore how cleantech can contribute to resilience in the defence and security sector.

13 May 2026

Does geopolitical risk accelerate climate vulnerability? New evidence from the European Green Deal

Research article published by the Environmental Economics and Policy Studies

Geopolitical instability and climate vulnerability are increasingly intertwined. Conflicts and geopolitical tensions do not only disrupt trade and energy markets, but they can also weaken food systems, water security, public health and ecosystems, ultimately making societies more exposed to climate shocks.

04 May 2026

Two Sides of the Same Crisis: Climate, Security, and the Need for Co-Planning

A new commentary by the Institute of Baltic Studies shows how climate change amplifies security risks: migration, energy/water insecurity, and the environmental toll of conflicts.
22 April 2026

Why European Industry Needs Carbon Diplomacy in the Age of CBAM

Policy brief published by the Centre international de formation européenne, 17 April 2026.

This policy brief discusses why carbon diplomacy is becoming central to the EU's industrial strategy in the age of CBAM. 

21 April 2026

Emissions regulation is one of the EU’s trump cards, not a ‘nice to have’

Policy Alert published by The Clingendael Institute, 21 April 2026.

14 April 2026

Climate, Peace, and Security Fact Sheet: Afghanistan

A recent Fact Sheet on Afghanistan by NUPI and SIPRI shows that prolonged conflict, mismanagement, unsustainable land-use practices, and natural hazards constrain Afghanistan’s ability to cope with climate impacts.
13 April 2026

Sustainability for Resilience: How to Deliver NATO’s 1.5% Resilience and Security Investment Target

A recent paper by Dan Marks and Ed Arnold argues that resilience is more than defence; it’s about building a sustainable future. It offers recommendations on how to allocate 1.5% of NATO's target to sustainable resilience.
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