Land remains the most fundamental asset for the majority of vulnerable populations living in developing countries, as their livelihoods are directly linked to...
From conflict prevention to human rights protection – companies are vital for the success of the 2030 Agenda and foreign policy alike. But progress on SDG...
The first Berlin Climate and Security Conference, which took place at the German Federal Foreign Office on 4 June 2019, aimed at increasing the momentum for...
The strategic and well-informed inclusion of the private sector in climate change adaptation planning and activities must be a key part of all countries’...
The frequency and magnitude of natural hazards triggered by climate change has been increasing globally. However, current investments in adaptation constitute...
WATCH: 80% percent of the world’s coal and up to half of the world’s oil and gas need to stay in the ground. These reserves and all the infrastructure that’s...
WATCH: The connection between migration and climate change has become a priority for climate diplomacy. In view of future climate risks, it is important to...
"From Riches to Rags?" looks into the subject of stranded assets in the fossil fuel sector. Stranded assets are assets that lose value, or generate new...
The report “New dots on the security horizon” analyses the top threats to EU security identified by the Clingendael Expert Pool that brings together over 200...
This policy brief considers the interlinkages between climate change, migration and security. It argues that despite the lack of scientific consensus the...
Climate change is amplifying the risk of extreme weather disasters by increasing the destructive power of storms and floods. At the same time, rising seas...
This paper seeks to assess the interdependencies among water scarcity, youth unemployment and migration. It also attempts to unravel the different roles of...
WATCH: In this video, Dan Smith, Director of the Stockholm Peace Research Institute, talks about the linkages between climate change and migration, emphasizing...
WATCH: What is the true basis of wealth? Where does it all come from? The hydrological cycle, soil fertility and biodiversity are not the first things people...
Climate change and environmental degradation are already much stronger drivers of migration flows than many of us may be aware of. This study intends to...
Acknowledging the complexity of the interaction between the biophysical environment, human security and political conflict, this briefing note focuses on their...
South-South cooperation (SSC) as a complementary means of implementation provides great opportunities for developing countries to advance sustainable...
World-wide, cities are on the advance. Today, they host more than half of the world's population and every minute, their population grows by 140 people: 200,000...
WATCH: In this interview, Francesco Femia, Co-Founder and President at the Center for Climate and Security, explains how climate change can exacerbate already...