Category: Climate Policy & Environment

The report outlines current climate challenges and the geopolitical consequences of environmental change. It highlights disparities in responsibility and vulnerability between the Global North and South. Finally, it explores new policy frameworks and technologies that offer scalable solutions for a more sustainable future.

In light of the credibility problem of #COP29 in Azerbaijan, our fellow Vincent Sipeer examines whether a new legitimacy crisis under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is starting to develop. Faced with strained cooperation, low recognition and calls for more inclusive instruments, revitalising global collaboration is key to preventing COPs from losing legitimacy.

1. What is the current state of international climate negotiations? 2. The increasing tensions between western states and other actors, such as Russia, China and the Oil States, make climate negotations more and more difficult. It becomes more and more unlikely that states will be able to agree on substantial future achievements at COP negotiations.

North America faces climate challenges but aims for net-zero emissions via diverse strategies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

International cooperation is vital for establishing and enforcing military capabilities to protect against global climate threats.

Is water security in Asia at a tipping point? Highlighting hydrological, socio-economic, and climate change factors, the article examines water scarcity’s impact on geopolitical stability in Asia, using case studies from India, Pakistan, and China. Emphasis is placed on sustainable water management and the need for cooperative agreements to mitigate conflict and ensure future water…

Geopolitics should encompass human impact on ecosystems, enabling more effective environmental protection.