Climate change security debate reveals global hypocrisy and challenges
October 03, 2024 | Hinckley Institute of Politics, Utah Lobbyist / NGO, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
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The conversation also delved into the framing of climate change as a security issue. One speaker expressed initial concerns that this perspective could hinder international cooperation and potentially fuel negative rhetoric against climate migrants. However, they noted a shift in their viewpoint, citing ongoing research into how various nations are institutionalizing responses to climate security.
The research indicates that countries acknowledging climate change as a security challenge are often focused on practical measures, such as reducing reliance on fossil fuels and preparing military forces for climate-related missions. The speaker pointed out that nations advocating for climate change to be recognized as a security issue tend to be those most vulnerable to its impacts or those leading global mitigation efforts.
In contrast, countries like Russia, China, and India, which have been resistant to this framing, have historically struggled with climate action. This dynamic suggests that concerns about the militarization of climate policy may be overstated. The speaker concluded that engaging with climate change through various lenses, including security, is generally beneficial, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem resilience over purely militaristic approaches.
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