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.

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
Stimson’s CORVI findings will help Basseterre prioritize investments in protecting the city and island nation from climate change
December 9, 2022


Basseterre faces significant vulnerabilities from extreme weather events, vulnerable coastal ecosystems, unreported fishing, and a reliance on imported fossil fuels
November 9, 2022
NMFS should harmonize information requirements with the SIMP dataset, digitize entry filing, and require affirmation of compliance with labor laws
August 23, 2022
New assessment finds Sri Lanka vulnerable to extreme rising temperatures and coastal flooding, identifies investments & recommendations needed to protect coastal communities
August 19, 2022

New assessment says Kiribati vulnerable to coastal flooding and erosion identifies investments & recommendations to protect coastal communities
August 8, 2022