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.
Laura Birkman speaks at The Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security
On September 12, 2023, the 14th the Hague Roundtable on Climate & Security brought together participants from some 20 countries and organisations to discuss collaborative approaches to improve inclusive resilience and security. The event included a session with Laura Birkman, Head of the Climate and Security Programme at HCSS, who delivered a compelling address titled "Turning Vicious Cycles of Climate Change and Conflict into Opportunities for Collaboration & Peace: An Integrated, Informed & Inclusive Approach."
WPS Quarterly Update | Droughts, floods and heat contribute to conflict risk in Africa, the Middle East and Asia
With the planet’s average daily temperature soaring to levels unseen in modern record-keeping, persistent droughts and severe flooding, several countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia are at risk of emerging of ongoing conflict related to water, according to a new quarterly update by the Water, Peace and Security (WPS) partnership that analyses findings from a global early warning tool.
