Viewing Climate Change as a Geopolitical Risk

The video discusses climate change as a threat multiplier, affecting global security by amplifying risks such as intense storms and droughts. It highlights the geopolitical changes in the Arctic due to new trade routes and resource extraction. The economic impact of droughts on small farmers is explored, linking it to potential unrest and terrorism. Lessons from the Arab Spring are used to illustrate the consequences of climate-induced shocks. The video emphasizes the need for adaptation and resilience in a climate-changed world, advocating for energy reform and self-sufficiency.

How does climate change act as a threat multiplier?

What are the implications of the changing Arctic on global trade?

In what ways do prolonged droughts affect small farmers and herders?

What role did climate factors play in the Arab Spring?

What responsibilities do we have to prepare for future climate shocks?

How can countries become more resilient to climate change?

Which regions or countries are identified as most at risk from climate change?