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.
The Environmental Security team convenes global partners to address climate risk and IUU fishing at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece
May 6, 2024
Latest CORVI climate risk assessment is announced as an official commitment to the Our Ocean Conference 2024
April 17, 2024
As more countries around the globe move to ban Russian seafood and implement seafood traceability systems, they are looking to the US as a global leader
February 22, 2024
Examining the existing U.S. programming that supports seafood trade monitoring and offering recommendations to improve combatting illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing
December 15, 2023
The Environmental Security team reflects on key themes and historic announcements from their participation in COP28
December 14, 2023
November 30, 2023
Small island developing states are facing the brunt of the costs and consequences of the climate crisis with an urgent need for global support
November 30, 2023
November 16, 2023
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