As the climate crisis accelerates, competition over natural resources intensifies, and shifting demographics reshape global systems, the connections between environmental change and security are becoming increasingly complex—and consequential.
Through cross-sectoral, solutions-driven analysis, and inclusive dialogue among international stakeholders across governments, civil society, industry, and communities, the Stimson Center’s Environmental Security Program works to illuminate emerging risks and advance pragmatic strategies to build resilience for communities and countries.

How cyber and climate risks intersect in the Caribbean—and why resilience strategies must evolve
March 4, 2025

Measuring climate vulnerability – and finding practical ways to increase resilience – in Belize City
January 13, 2025

IUU fishing disrupts global supply chains, but the U.S. can lead in advancing seafood traceability with state of the art tools
November 21, 2024

The United States needs to get off the sidelines and develop a sensible seabed mining policy that integrates ocean science, geopolitics, economics, and national security.
November 19, 2024
November 14, 2024

Toamasina faces significant risks from worsening flooding, unmanaged waste, widespread poverty, inadequate public service coverage, and degraded natural ecosystems
November 12, 2024

With the announcement of Mauritian sovereignty over Chagos, policy-planners should consult with Chagossians to establish a new policy to protect Chagossian cultural heritage
October 7, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, grassroots efforts are proving critical once again, and government should and can do more to support their efforts
October 2, 2024