Full Interview Audio & Transcript https://youtu.be/aiUSJxSBzb4 Mahlet Mesfin: Since they’ve been discovered, seabed minerals have been in active debate around who owns them, how they are harvested, and the impact of such activities. Some of these m …
While climate change is a global driver of instability, the Middle East and North Africa region stands out as a climate security hotspot, where environmental pressures and conflict dynamics reinforce one another. As the conflict between Iran, …
RSVP In-Person RSVP Online The Stimson Center and the Green Climate Fund will host a multi-speaker panel on how early climate investment in adaptation, food systems, and water security can reduce the risk of conflict and displacement, and the unique po …
Across the developing world, poor rural farming communities are being left behind, and without assistance, they risk taking the rest of their countries with them.
As the war with Iran expands into a broader regional conflict, the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program spoke with two leading experts on civilian infrastructure targeting in the Middle East to put last weekend’s strikes in context.
Amid the global rush to secure critical minerals, there is a growing spotlight on mining’s impact on water, from extraction practices that strain water availability in dry regions to water pollution from min …
With the Gaza peace plan underway, early planning for Gaza’s water, energy, and infrastructure needs is essential. The Gaza Strip lies in one of the world’s most water-scarce regions, and its limited water resources are compromised by high salinity and …
Editor’s Note: Joseph Asunka is the CEO of Afrobarometer, a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that collects and shares reliable data on Africans’ attitudes on democracy, governance, the economy and social issues. The organization’s most …
Indonesia’s ambitious journey to scale up solar power is a compelling case study in how international investment and technology can accelerate a clean energy transition.
China’s dominance in the EV export market is raising the alarm on national security threats, highlighting current tradeoffs between affordable adaptation and security risks.
The Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program sat down with Monica P. Medina, former Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, to discuss her impressions of COP30.
The Stimson Center and representatives of Aruba’s National Climate Resilience Council released the results of a year-long study to understand climate risks and build resilience in Aruba.
Making smart and effective investments in women and girls could help address some of the most universal and urgent concerns held across Africa, from rising unemployment to strained health systems
Sixty-five years ago, the Antarctic Treaty established a multilateral governance system for the region, designating the continent as a scientific preserve dedicated to peace and prohibiting military activity. Since then, our understanding of Antarctica …
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RSVP In-Person RSVP Online People living in conflict-affected countries are often hit hardest by climate impacts. Nineteen of the 25 countries most vulnerable to climate change also appear on the World Bank’s 2025 list of Fragile and Conflict Affected …
Editor’s Note: Kathleen Mogelgaard is President and CEO of the Population Institute, where she directs the organization’s advocacy and public education activities. Mogelgaard is a recognized expert on sustainable development, focusing on the links betw …
Washington, DC — The Stimson Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Herzer Risi as Senior Fellow and Director of the Environmental Security Program. Sally Yozell, who has led the Environmental Security program at the Stimson Center sin …
Building climate resilience requires managing both the urgency of short-term fixes and the need to work towards a long-term vision. To strike the right balance will require a whole-of-society approach. This session will feature high-ranking delegates f …
The Environmental Security Program assessed maritime security threats, advanced policy-driven innovations, and explored cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our oceans for the future.
Registration Is Closed. After more than a year of dedication from delegates and stakeholders, there is still no Global Plastics Treaty. Plastic continues to contaminate the ocean, accumulate on beaches, and break down into micro- and nanoparticles …
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens marine ecosystems, food security, and regional stability in Southeast Asia. To equip policymakers with actionable insights, the Stimson Center developed a data-driven IUU Fishing Risk Assessm …
