In order to integrate climate change into European defence action, including the Common Security and Defence Policy, the European External Action Service (EEAS) has developed a Climate Change and Defence Roadmap with the aim to enhance military readiness in areas affected by climate change.

The Expert Group of the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS) released a new report urging Brazilian leaders to make climate change and counter-deforestation a “security priority,” and to “climate-proof” the nation’s security.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Israel and the Maritime Policy & Strategy Research Center, University of Haifa are organising a panel discussion on climate change and environmental security in the Mediterranean Sea on 2 December 2020 at 17:30 -19:30 CEST. Follow the link for registration and more information. 

Food insecurity is driving people away from their lands, but it also contributes to other insecurities. The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is researching conflict - food insecurity - migration nexus to understand how agriculture and food systems could be an entry point for peacebuilding.

An important component of PSI activities in Iraq is to encourage local dialogue and research on the impact of climate change on stability. In a follow-up story with the Southern Region Environment Directorate, a local journalist from PSI and FPU media fellowship interviewed the Director to discuss saltwater intrusion impact on food security in the south.

IOM launched a new initiative to enhance the collection and use of data and evidence on environmental migration. The new initiative will serve to assess existing mechanisms and capacities in the target countries to collect and use data. It will further promote the development of state-of-the-art systems based on built national capacities.

The debate on how climate change and security are related is confronted by those fearing unnecessary securitisation and others being cautious about the topic of security stretching to issues beyond the abuse of power leading to deadly conflicts. This Clingendael alert is a call for a more open debate on what lies behind fears for the securitisation of climate change, particularly on the opposition to engage the military.

Families from towns and villages south of Basra migrated north in 2018 due to the sea salt intrusion, a threat to local lives and lifestyles in Basra Governorate. The phenomenon of saltwater intrusion threatens food security in southern Iraq. Officials suggest adopting dialogue as a sustainable solution to restore the country's fish resources.

Geneva Peace Week (GPW20), the flagship event of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, will be held online from 2-6 November 2020. This annual leading forum aims to inspire leadership, built trust and support transforming worldwide cooperation in the wake of COVID-19. The theme of this year is 'Rebuilding trust after disruption: Pathways to reset international cooperation'. The final day of the GPW will be devoted entirely to topics in environmental peacebuilding, water stresses, and climate change and conflict. 

How can humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors operate more coherently in addressing both the causes and consequences of climate and security crises? And what solutions are working and showing impact on the ground? Join experts from UNDP, SIPRI, WFP, Elman Peace & Human Rights Center and the Government of Sweden on 15 October 2020 at 8:30-10:00 am EST.