ICPVTR Webinar on Climate Change and Violent Extremism

Activity: Talk or presentationInvited talk

Description

Preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) has received significant attention over the last two decades. Similarly, climate change and its implications for peace and conflict are increasingly recognized. Yet research on the intersection of climate security and violent extremism remains limited. Violent extremism is a major security concern, with violent extremist movements exacerbating conflicts across borders. Studies show that climate-induced vulnerabilities, when combined with failed political responses, can escalate violent extremism and conflict. By increasing grievances, economic hardship, and political tensions, climate change fuels human insecurity through indirect and non-linear pathways, raising the potential for violent extremism. This webinar aims to explore the intersection between climate change and violent extremism and outline the importance of developing dual responses.
Period25 Mar 2025
Held atNanyang Technological University, Singapore
Degree of RecognitionInternational

Research Themes

  • Security and Resilience
  • Peace and Conflict