New Report Looks at Effects of Climate Change on Middle East Stability

Rising Temperatures, Rising Tensions: Climate Change and the Risk of Violent Conflict in the Middle East

The International Institute for Sustainable Development has released a new report on the threats of climate change in the Middle East. From the report: ""The Levant--made up of Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan and the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)--has experienced more than 60 years of bloody conflict. [...]. Against this backdrop, the mounting scientific evidence confirming the speed and scope of climate change seems, at most, a secondary concern to be addressed once other problems have been resolved. However, climate change--by redrawing the maps of water availability, food security, disease prevalence, population distribution and coastal boundaries--may hold serious implications for regional security.”

Read the press release.