The accelerated pace of climate change is putting more than 3.5 billion people at risk around the world, according to an alarming report released by the United Nations (UN). These people are facing increasing threats arising from the so-called climatic hot spots, areas affected by the environmental impacts caused by global warming.
The effects of climate change are manifesting themselves in unprecedented ways, with higher seas, reduced ice in the Arctic, melting glaciers, extreme variations in rainfall, and increasingly frequent and intense storms. These dynamics have a direct impact on critical resources such as food and water that are vital to the security and survival of people, nations and the world order as a whole.
This scenario has increased the security problems of States in strategic regions around the globe. Conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, tensions related to the fishing industry in the South China Sea, and political and territorial disputes in the Arctic Ocean are just a few examples of these growing threats.
Unless governments are able to mitigate this process, the risks of conflict and instability will increase and become increasingly difficult to manage. This situation is of particular concern in the Horn of Africa, a particularly vulnerable region due to its significant exposure to the risks of climate change, increasing the likelihood of conflict and instability on the peninsula.
To deal with these challenges, mitigation and adaptation actions are needed in order to reduce risks and promote resilience. Furthermore, effective and committed international cooperation is essential to address the geopolitical challenges arising from climate change.
In this regard, the UN is implementing renewable energy solutions and reducing its environmental footprint. Currently, only 6% of the electricity used by the organization's peacekeeping operations comes from renewable sources, making the transition to clean energy an urgent necessity.
The importance of peace and sustainable development was also highlighted, as was the need for ambitious political action. This includes conserving ecosystems that provide humanity with clean air and water, such as forests, peatlands and coral reefs.
The shift to renewable energy sources and environmental conservation are key to ensuring a sustainable future for all. The UN Security Council has emphasized that climate change is not just an environmental issue, but also a global security threat. Therefore, urgent measures must be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in order to protect the well-being and security of billions of people worldwide. Worldwide.
