The climate threat must be handled as a security threat

A tornado has wreaked havoc.

Extreme weather such as storms and floods not only cause havoc, but are also a breeding ground for conflicts, the debaters write. The photo was taken after a tornado in Oklahoma, USA.

Of: Aleese Rydlund, Katarina Folkeson and Christopher Åberg

Climate change is one of our absolute greatest threats to peace and security. When more people are to agree on fewer resources, a breeding ground for conflicts is created. Now we must do everything we can to stop the climate crisis - and at the same time prepare for rescue work and refugee reception, write Green students.

November 15, 2019, Debate