<
https://theconversation.com/australias-finally-acknowledged-climate-change-is-a-national-security-threat-here-are-5-mistakes-to-avoid-186458>
"The climate policies of the former Morrison government were widely panned –
largely for a weak commitment to cutting emissions and a slow transition to
renewable energy. But amid all the shortcomings, arguably the biggest was the
Coalition’s neglect of security threats posed by climate change.
The Albanese government has moved to address this gap. It has launched an
urgent review of climate and security risk led by intelligence chief Andrew
Shearer, working closely with Defence. The review team now faces a daunting
task.
Climate change is a pressing and accelerating threat to global security. It
will disrupt trade, displace populations, cause food and energy shortages and
drive conflict between nations.
Southeast Asia, on our northern doorstep, is particularly at risk. It’s a
global hotspot of overlapping climate hazards such as intensifying cyclones,
sea level rise and extreme heat.
What’s more, the region is heavily populated – 275 million people live in
Indonesia alone – and its social safety nets cannot support all those displaced
by disasters.
The government review is a crucial first step in preparing Australia for the
dangers ahead. But to be successful, it must avoid these five pitfalls."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
