Natural resource theft, environmental degradation and the climate crisis are just three of the ecosystem challenges threatening ecological, social, and economic security at all levels of society which can lead to fragility, destabilization and even conflicts that exacerbate geopolitical tensions.
Stimson’s Environmental Security program conducts research and analysis on these pressing environmental challenges facing communities around the globe, including wildlife trafficking, illegal fishing and the climate emergency. Working with international stakeholders across governments, civil society, businesses, and the security community we develop informed solutions that can be taken to action on the ground and in the water. The program uses our findings, policy recommendations and identifies opportunities to test their effectiveness and to make our ideas operational for real-world impact.
Suva faces significant risks from extreme weather events, reliance on climate-vulnerable industries, marine ecosystem destruction, invasive species, and rapid urbanization
March 31, 2023
"More serious measures must be adopted to strengthen implementation, expand the species list, increase risk targeting and global harmonization, and address forced labor"
March 28, 2023
CORVI Dagupan findings and recommendations welcomed by Mayor Fernandez and city leaders, will help prioritize action to build climate resilience
March 20, 2023
New projects were officially announced at the 8th Our Ocean Conference in Panama City, Panama
March 3, 2023
Chattogram faces significant vulnerabilities from extreme weather events, rapid urbanization, vulnerable coastal ecosystems, a large informal economy, and fragmented governance
March 1, 2023
February 16, 2023
Dagupan faces significant vulnerabilities from perennial flooding, evolving new threats to water security, and lack of waste or sewage treatment infrastructure
February 16, 2023
CORVI Chattogram findings and recommendations welcomed by government and civil society, will help prioritize action to build climate resilience
February 8, 2023
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