Climate change and security (original) (raw)

The article discusses the growing impacts of climate change, particularly in the tropics, and its potential implications for global security. While the initial focus of climate science was on gradual changes mainly affecting the northern hemisphere, recent findings indicate abrupt changes could occur in fragile societies, leading to increased social unrest and migration. The necessity for increased research on tropical systems, adaptive efforts for agriculture, and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are highlighted as urgent responses to mitigate these impending risks.