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

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

28 Mar 24
Posted by: Brock West
33 minutes, 24 seconds read
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Extreme weather events and climate change have increased the stakes for regional engagement in the South Pacific, with China and the US vying for strategic influence. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will need renewed investment to continue tackling climate emergencies. A 35 minute read.

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 force migration. Weakened governance and damaged infrastructure during extreme w…

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