Summary

his session featured presentations on research conducted by IGES’s Asia-Pacific Climate Security Initiative. Following a framing presentation by the first speaker outlining the project, the second speaker explained how climate change impacts the transition to clean energy, which is deeply connected to national security.

The third speaker focused on climate-induced human migration, reporting analysis results from the perspectives of both countries of origin (e.g. Fiji) and destination countries (e.g. Australia and New Zealand).

The fourth speaker, noting the significant impact climate change has on food security, proposed redefining food security. She suggested adding three elements—sustainability, agency and resilience—to the traditional components of food supply, access, stability and availability.

The fifth speaker analysed National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) from various countries, and concluded that the NAPs should better recognise synergies between climate change adaptation and climate security, thereby contributing to the security of local communities.

The sixth speaker pointed out that the opening of the Arctic Sea Route due to global warming will significantly alter the geopolitical security environment.

Finally, the session concluded with a discussion on what is needed for future climate security research.

Summary written by: TSUDAKA Masashi (IGES)