Two Sides of the Same Crisis: Climate, Security, and the Need for Co-Planning

Mar 31, 2026 | Johann Erik Kukk and Johanna Maarja Tiik
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With security concerns once again at the centre of European political debates, global economic pressures rising, and the post-World War II world order more fragmented than ever, climate policy seems to have taken a backseat.This is, of course, understandable to a degree. When people are worried about their energy bills and watching the war unfold in Ukraine and in the Middle East, climate change concerns can feel distant. However, climate change is not detached from Europe’s security issues. In reality, these issues are increasingly intertwined. And ignoring this could leave Europe more vulnerable in the future.