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Shifting Bases, Shifting Perils Security Implications of Climate Change in the OSCE Region Achim Maas, Adelphi Research (Berlin) Environment and Economic Officers Annual Staff Meeting 3 February 2010, Vienna Structure of Presentation and Scoping Study The Scoping Study was implemented by Adelphi Research in cooperation with Chatham House and CIMERA Climate Change and Security Mapping Security Implications of Climate Change An Emerging Response Recommendations 1. Climate Change and Security: Interlinkages, Concepts and Scenarios Environment & Conflict: Known interlinkages That environment is a factor in contributing to outbreak, duration and termination of violent conflict is not new. Climate change will intensify and multiply environmental drivers of conflict, but will also add new qualities to environmental conflict. World Map of Environmental Conflicts 1980-2005 Source: Carius et al. 2006 Climate change: Transformer of Constants… Infrastructure: Grafted on a stable environment, thawing of permafrost and related impacts will challenge planning. Environmental Patterns: Economies and institutions are adapted to certain patterns – such as river flows and monsoons – which will change due to climate variability. Territory: Sea-level rise will reshape borderlines of countries and thus their territory. … and Multiplier of Threats Resources: Competition over resources (land, water, energy, food, labour, income, …) may increase. Climate-fuelled migration: States may vanish and economies contract – and population forced to leave. Fragility: Changing distribution of resources and inadequate management of climate impacts may erode the social contract – and may destabilise states. © UNHCR/H.Caux/December 2005 Security Implications Plausible – But certain? Security consequences from climate change are plausible, but questions remaining are: When, where and what to expect and hopefully predict? Migration: Number ranges are huge, with few serious estimates. How will climate change drive migration and where will it be a sui generis cause of it? Psycho-Cultural Aspects: How do individuals and societies adapt to climate change – and where may it trigger what type of violence? Institutions and governance: How climate change is managed by institutions will greatly affect if conflicts turn violent. Scenarios on Climate Change and Security Scenarios: Coherent, systematically developed statement of a likely future. Reducing Uncertainties: Identifying key risks and where additional research is needed – providing a framework for action. Policy Pathways: Developing responses and indicators to assess progress – foundations for a early warning mechanism. 2. Mapping Potential Security Implications of Climate Change Mapping Potential Security Implications Aim: Providing a first overview to potential security implications of climate change in four regions of interest for the OSCE Approach: Desk-based scoping study based on available literature Focus on security implications Focus on climate change Framework: The OSCE Dimensions The Arctic Environment and Economic Dimension Livelihood Challenges Environmental Degradation Resource Claims Transportation Routes Politico-Military Dimension Territorial Claims Militarisation of the Arctic Human Dimension Impacts on Indigenous Communities Southern Mediterranean Environment and Economic Dimension Decreasing Food and Water Security Displacement of Large Populations Economic Stagnation Politico-Military Dimension Militarisation of Water Disputes Weakening of Civil Authorities Intensifying Extremism Human Dimension Violation of Human Rights Impacts on Civil Liberties South East and Eastern Europe Environment and Economic Dimension Energy Insecurity Food Insecurity Economic Deteroriation Population Movements Politico-Military Dimension Ethno-Political Tensions Human Dimension Social Tensions Authoritarian Governance South Caucasus and Central Asia Environment and Economic Dimension Decrease in Food and Water Availability Disasters and Health Impacts Migration Aral Sea Deterioration Politico-Military Dimension Escalating Water Tensions Increase in Extremism Disputes over the Caspian Sea Human Dimension Impacts on Human Rights and Minorities Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Security Climate Change Dimension 1st Order Impacts 2nd Order Impacts 3rd Order Impacts Economic and Environmental Dimension Politico-Military Dimension Adverse Impacts on Societal Foundations Impacts on Territory and Borders Uncooperative Behaviour Human Dimension Dissatisfaction, Grievances, Militarisation Conflict Risk Impacts on Human Rights, Rule of Law, etc. 3. An Emerging Response The UN Process Political Level • Debate at UN Security Council in 2007 • Debate at UN General Assembly in 2009, GA Resolution 63/281 adopted • Debate at other bodies, such as UN Human Rights Council in 2008 Technical Level • Report by UN Secretary-General • Studies, guidance notes and assessments by specialised agencies • First projects commencing, e.g. in the Pacific The EU Process • Commenced during German EU Council Presidency in 2007 • Joint Paper by High-Representative Solana and European Commission in 2008 • Roadmap on Climate Change and International Security for 2008 and 2009 • General Affairs Council welcomed results of the Roadmap in December 2009 The Added Value of OSCE • Inclusive body • Comprehensive mandate and approach • Established forum for dialogue • Field presences 4. Recommendations Recommendations – Political Level • Climate change survey • Joint sessions of key bodies • International partnering • Approaching non-OSCE stakeholders • Follow-up on Bucharest Recommendations – Technical Level • Coordination and cooperation • Disseminating information • Improving networking and communication • Conducting regional consultation and assessments • Building capacity • Improving research and analysis Thank you for your attention! You can find further information on www.adelphi-research.de/ecc www.chathamhouse.org.uk www.cimera.org