Environmental Security Program

Exploring environmental threats that have the potential to undermine national, regional, or global security.

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.

Program Team

Research Associate
Fellow and Deputy Director
Nonresident Fellow
Research Assistant
Senior Fellow and Director

Projects

A decision support tool for leaders who need to make smart climate investments to improve the safety and security of coastal cities and island states
Protecting ocean assets and promoting transparency across the global fishing industry to safeguard the economic, health and food security of the billions of people who depend on our oceans.
Researching and designing solutions to combat the illegal trafficking, and the unsustainable trade of wildlife and natural resources

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Publications & Project Lists

38 North: News and Analysis on North Korea