Climate change related crises are on the rise around the world. Due to there politically and economically fragile nature, climate change adversely impacts developing countries, such as Nigeria. As a result, insurgent group Boko Haram is taking advantage of Nigeria’s vulnerability and mass-displacement, both internal and external, is on the rise.
Tag: Climate change
With fires and floods on the rise, should Canada take a more active stance on climate security?
In light of the latest wave of environmental emergencies gripping the country, David Lazzam examines the possibility of introducing substantial climate security goals to our national defence policy. Do the world’s militaries have a role to play in climate change prevention?
Climate Change: Historical Lessons and Policy Tools
In this article, Marian Corera and Justin Dell investigate historical climate policy success stories and explore options for the future.
What are the Impacts of Rising Temperatures?
In this infographic, Marian Corera highlights the impacts of unimpeded climate change.
The Cost of Climate Change?
Increasing global temperatures are contributing to adverse climate events. In this article, Marian Corera investigates the the economic cost of climate change and the need for climate action.
Special Report: The Importance of Climate Change for Transatlantic Security
A special report examining how some of the world’s leading institutions and states are addressing climate change and where they’re coming up short.
Balancing Cooperation and Independence in the Arctic
Developing a new defence strategy in the Arctic is crucial for Canada’s security. Joann Correa explains.
Conspiracies, Misinformation, and the Dysphoria of Politics
The 2016 US election has been a watershed for the rise of conspiracy theories in public discussion and policy. Their popularity will have serious consequences for international politics.
The Paris Climate Agreement: What is Holding Russia Back from Ratifying?
The Paris Climate Agreement has been ratified by many leading countries in today’s fight against climate change. Why hasn’t Russia joined in?
What’s In Store for Canada and the Trump Administration?
Today’s inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States marks the official start to the business mogul’s venture into politics. The somewhat ominous prospects of Trump’s leadership have other states, Canada included, wondering what’s in store once the Republicans take the White House. We asked the Program Editors here at the Read More…