Below is a list of some of the most frequently asked “climate security” questions.

• Is climate change a security risk?
• Will climate change cause wars?
• Where is climate change the biggest threat to security?
• Why do militaries care about climate change?
• How does climate change compare to other security risks?
• What does climate security mean for diplomacy and development?
• How can we address the security risks of climate change?
• Are only poor nations at risk?
• Is climate change only a long-term risk?
• What’s more important for security: climate change adaptation or mitigation?
• What role does technology play in addressing the security risks of climate change?
• Should we be worried about “black swan” events?
• Is there a list of relevant government and nongovernmental documents on climate and security? By year of publication?

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