Climate Change
Definition
Climate change acts as a threat multiplier within NATO, exacerbating environmental challenges and impacting security, operations, and missions, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, resource scarcity, and displacement of populations. The Alliance has recognised the implications of climate change on its activities and has integrated climate considerations into various aspects such as resilience, disaster response, energy efficiency, infrastructure adaptation, and capability delivery. NATO also conducts annual assessments on the impact of climate change on security and has developed a methodology to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from military activities. Establishing a NATO Centre of Excellence for Climate Change and Security in Montreal, Canada, alongside ongoing research through the NATO Science and Technology Organization, demonstrates the Alliance's commitment to understanding and addressing the security implications of climate change.
Connection to CIMIC:
Climate change is intricately linked to future foresight as it presents a complex and pressing challenge that will significantly impact various aspects of the future operating environment, including CIMIC. By understanding and anticipating the potential consequences of climate change, CIMIC can better prepare for and mitigate its effects. Incorporating climate change into future foresight efforts enables NATO to create more resilient and sustainable strategies to address the interconnected challenges of the changing world. It is crucial for policymakers, planners, and stakeholders to consider the implications of climate change in their long-term planning and decision-making processes to ensure a more secure and sustainable future for all.
Source
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_91048.htm
Key words
Climate Change
Environmental Challenges
Security Implications
Resilience Building
Disaster Response
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Climate Adaptation
Centre of Excellence
Future Foresight
Sustainability Planning