Law, War, and Warming: The New Frontiers of Climate Security

Oct 31, 2025 | Ibukun Taiwo
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As 2025 draws to a close, the climate-security agenda feels less like a niche debate, growing sharper, more complex, and perhaps for the first time, more actionable. The intersection of climate change, migration, health, and conflict has become visible in courts, war zones, clinics, and mining fields. This year marked a shift from awareness to accountability. The question for 2026 is whether momentum across these 4 areas can translate into protection for those most affected as they will have significant implications for policy formulation, programming, and research.