External Publication
Climate Risks to Peace and Security in Southeast Asia
Published on 30 April 2026
Policy Reports
Southeast Asia stands at the intersection of accelerating climate risks and complex peace and security challenges. As one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable and conflict-prone regions, it faces intensifying environmental pressures alongside persistent socio-political tensions, uneven development, and governance constraints. Within this context, climate change is no longer viewed solely as an environmental or developmental concern but is increasingly recognised as a multidimensional security issue that affects stability, resilience, and peace.
