Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on International Relations and Cooperation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59890/8jcay141Keywords:
Climate Change, International Relations, Environmental Security, Global Cooperation, Climate DiplomacyAbstract
Global peace and security are impacted by climate change, which is becoming more widely acknowledged as an unusual global emergency that cuts across national boundaries. The UN Security Council and experts have pointed out that resource scarcity, displacement, and social tensions are all made worse by climate change, which serves as a "threat multiplier." Interestingly, despite the fragmented governance, the common problem of a warming planet also encourages international cooperation (such as the Paris Agreement). This article explores how states' cooperation and conflict are influenced by increasing climate stress. The analysis highlights the ways in which organizations such as the UNFCCC and UN Security Council react to these tensions and opportunities, as demonstrated by key case studies (the Arctic, the Nile, the Indus basin, and small island states). The results highlight the need to incorporate climate risk into foreign policy since it has the potential to both escalate conflicts and promote multilateral solutions. In order to prevent climate-triggered conflicts and promote cooperative solutions, policy recommendations place a strong emphasis on proactive climate diplomacy, which includes modernizing treaties, increasing climate finance, integrating climate into security strategies, and strengthening international platforms (such as the UNFCCC and Arctic Council)
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