Environment and National Security - Exploring the Risk Pathways

2026

Open publication workspace · Sign in to read the full PDF.

AI-generated summary

1) This report outlines a forward-looking research and policy agenda that establishes the critical links between environmental degradation, climate change, and UK national security.
2)
- Assesses the current UK government policy baseline, identifying conceptual ambiguities and coordination gaps across departments.
- Presents a conceptual framework and detailed research agendas across six key themes: critical natural infrastructure, resource management, shipping and trade, environmental migration, weaponisation of nature, and societal resilience.
- Analyzes communication challenges and 54 potential behavioural and institutional interventions to improve risk governance and resilience.

3) Tags: environment, national security, climate change, risk pathways, UK policy

Check the original publication for accuracy and context.