The impact of the climate crisis on security in the South Pacific

Despite their minimal greenhouse gas emissions, climate change severely threatens Pacific Island nations. This article explores the disproportionate impact on the South Pacific, emphasising rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing weather patterns, and examines climate change’s social, economic, and environmental consequences, linking these impacts to regional security and stability. I investigate the potential security implications, focusing on the rise of transnational crime due to climate-induced forced migration. Weakened governance and damaged infrastructure during extreme…