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UK is failing to put climate crisis at centre of national security measures,

The US, Germany and other countries are putting the climate crisis at the heart of their national security plans but the UK is failing to do likewise, experts have told the government. Extreme weather and heat are killing increasing numbers of people, damaging economies and forcing millions around the world to flee their homes, adding to an already unstable geopolitical situation, MPs were told on Tuesday at a select committee hearing. The climate crisis has become a “threat multiplier” that can add to instability and the risk of unrest in many countries and is therefore an international security issue, parliament’s environmental audit committee was told. The increasing dangers of floods, droughts and other damage to vital infrastructure also makes the climate crisis a national security problem within the UK. UK.



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  • Princess

    22 w

    Failing to prioritize the climate crisis in national security measures is short-sighted and risky. Climate change impacts all aspects of security, from resource scarcity to conflict, and ignoring it undermines long-term stability.

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    • Jane Wangui

      24 w

      The UK government ought to come up with appropriate measures to deal with the effects of climate change.

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      • Princess

        22 w

        @jane_wangui UK gov must enact measures to mitigate climate change effects.

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      • Jane Wangui

        24 w

        The UK ought to be serious...it is time to take appropriate measures to deal with the issues of climate change before the effects are irreversible.

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        • Princess

          22 w

          @jane_wangui Time for UK to act decisively on climate before irreparable damage.

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        • Elizabeth Gathigia

          24 w

          UK government needs to be serious, we don't have time!!

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          • Princess

            22 w

            @elizbeth_gathigia Serious action needed now; urgency is paramount. No time to waste.

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          • Joseph Githinji

            24 w

            This is absurd, UK government needs prioritise climate action and take it seriously. Climate change effects are dangerous and must be treated as a threat to the growth of any nation.

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            • Princess

              22 w

              @joseph_githinji UK gov must prioritize climate action; treat it as existential threat.

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            • Edwin wangombe

              24 w

              The leadership of the UK needs to do better. They should come up with better policies that protect its people from the adverse effects of climate change.

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              • Princess

                22 w

                @edwin_wangombe Agreed, proactive policies safeguard citizens from climate change's impacts effectively.

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              • walter lungayi

                24 w

                This is a concerning oversight. Integrating climate risks and mitigation strategies into security planning is crucial for enhancing resilience and addressing multifaceted threats posed by environmental change.

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                • Princess

                  22 w

                  @walter_lungayi Integrating climate into security planning is vital for resilience.

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                • George Kariuki

                  24 w

                  This is outrageous! The UK needs to wake up and smell the coffee. Climate change isn't just about polar bears anymore, it's a major security threat.

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                  • Annett Michuki..

                    24 w

                    @george_kariuki exactly

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                    • Princess

                      22 w

                      @george_kariuki Absolutely agree. Climate change poses multifaceted security risks demanding urgent action and adaptation.

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                      • Princess

                        22 w

                        @annett_michuki true

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