Over time, the topic of climate security has gained particular importance. As climate impacts intensify, the urgency and scale of the security challenges they influence have moved to the forefront, including for the platform.

At the same time, key concepts in this field are not always straightforward. Climate change compounds existing risks and vulnerabilities and, through complex pathways, increases the risk of conflict and instability. Terms, acronyms and approaches also vary across communities of practice, which can make the debate harder to navigate.

That is why, in this edition of the ECC newsletter, we go back to the basics. We bring together core definitions and accessible resources to help you make sense of the climate security nexus, and to shed light on what integrated responses can look like in practice.

Have a great read,
Your Editorial Team

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