The environment shapes safety

What role do climate change, biodiversity loss and increasing global pollution play in the context of global crises and upheavals? They are key security risks and pose a threat to people, societies and the global community of nations.

The German Federal Government’s Scientific Advisory Board on Global Environmental Change (WBGU) therefore recommends, in its partial report published in June 2026, that these environmental dimensions be incorporated into security strategies.

Prof. Dr Aletta Bonn, a member of the Advisory Council and co-author of the report, presents the key findings, gives specific examples and answers the following questions, amongst others:
How can the preservation of natural resources contribute to security policy?
How does biodiversity enhance society’s resilience?

Afterwards, we look forward to discussing these issues with you!

Further information on this topic: https://www.wbgu.de/de/publikationen/publikation/umwelt-praegt-sicherheit