Abstract
We are just beginning to understand the tightly interwoven nature of the catastrophic threats we face. Worsening climate change intersects with other multidimensional factors such as unprecedented migration and political instability to drive the creation of feedback loops across the globe, amplifying and sustaining volatile situations. These dynamic relationships form a complex tapestry woven from ecological, social, and biological connections that drive new conflicts in a rapidly changing world. This chapter draws on evidence from the ongoing Syrian conflict to illustrate how human, animal, and ecological relationships form complex systems that can create and sustain insecurity. Case examples from the region show how climate-led disruptions to established networks can rapidly accelerate existing tensions, which require new thinking and new responses from security actors. These analyses highlight how impacts on human-animal-ecological relationships can shift the balance of power in an increasingly uncertain world, and how climate shapes both the direction and speed of change.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Climate Change, Conflict, and (In)Security |
Subtitle of host publication | Hot War |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Pages | 241-253 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003808770 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781032455808 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Timothy Clack, Ziya Meral, and Louise Selisny.