2019 July

Research methodologies and tools
Research methodologies and tools

Climate change and defense issues in the Western Indian Ocean

Following President Macron's visit in May 2018, France and Australia have committed to mapping the environmental risks of the Indian Ocean in order to understand and anticipate the consequences of climate change, particularly in terms of security and defence.

15 July 2019
Human security issues
Human security issues

Impacts of climate change on parking points in Overseas France and abroad – Ivory Coast’s case

Research on the security impacts of climate change has so far focused largely on conflict risks and human security threats. While climate change is known to have a multiplier effect on threats to security and stability, its impact on military infrastructure has received little attention. Yet a large number of military infrastructures are located in areas that will be particularly affected by the impacts of climate change. With the exception of the United States and Australia, very few countries have undertaken an assessment of their military infrastructure, whereas a great many studies exist on the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure.

1 July 2019