Diplomat Magazine | Summary of the 14th edition of The Hague Roundtable on Climate and Security
On September 12, 2023, The Hague Roundtable on Climate and Security was assembled for the 14th time, gathering experts, diplomats, NGO, and institutional representatives to discuss the impact of climate change on the military, conflicts and humanitarian crises. In her presentation, HCSS senior strategic analyst Laura Birkman – and head of the HCSS Climate and Security Programme (CAS) – exposed methods for water conflict risk assessment and peacebuilding. By analysing possible conflict pathways, she showed how conflict risks can be predicted for better preventive action.