Press statement by co-hosts of the UNGA Foreign Ministers Dialogue on Climate Change and Ecosystem Degradation as National Security Risks
What happened
A press statement was issued by co-hosts of the UNGA Foreign Ministers Dialogue on Climate Change and Ecosystem Degradation as National Security Risks. The co-hosts included UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, and a Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet member.
Why it matters
This statement highlights the UK's participation in international discussions addressing climate and environmental issues through a national security lens. It indicates global efforts to recognize and mitigate threats posed by environmental degradation.
Who it affects
- ›European Commission
- ›UNGA attendees
- ›Governments concerned with climate risks
- ›Policymakers addressing national security
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