Environmental Security Publications
ECSP Report 6: Update and Bibliography
Jul 07, 2011The update section is designed to highlight the environment, population, and security activities of various organizations. The bibliography includes a wide range of publications, organized by theme, which relate to environment, population, and security. more
Too Poor for Peace? Global Poverty, Conflict, and Security in the 21st Century
Jul 07, 2011The book’s broad thesis is that alleviating poverty in the 21st century is not only a moral but also a security imperative. more
ECSP Report 4: Special Reports
Jul 07, 2011Special reports: Environmental Degradation and Migration The U.S.-Mexico Case Study, by The Natural Heritage Institute; and Solving China’s Environmental Problems: Policy Options from the Working Group on Environment in U.S.-China Relations, by Aaron Frank. more
Defusing the Population Bomb: Is Security a Rationale for Reducing Global Population Growth?
Jul 07, 2011Urdal's analysis finds that population growth, land scarcity, and urbanization do not greatly influence patterns of war and peace, with a few exceptions. more
Understanding Environment, Conflict, and Cooperation
Jul 07, 2011This publication is the result of an ongoing collaboration between UNEP and ECSP, exploring the environment and security nexus. Complete report. more
The Security Implications of Climate Change for the UN System
Jul 07, 2011The policy brief explores the security implications of climate change, and provides policy recommendations for strengthening the United Nations’ capacity to respond to climate-related security threats. more
Hong Kong Conference Report: Part 2 (Chinese)
Jul 07, 2011Through a generous grant from the U.S. Institute of Peace, ECSP organized a forum in Hong Kong to provide opportunities for 65 environmentalists and journalists from the three areas of Greater China to discuss improving the capacity of environmental NGOs and the quality of environmental reporting in the region. Part 2 (Chinese). more
In Defense of Environment and Security Research
Jul 07, 2011Since the end of the Cold War, many policymakers and researchers have been rethinking and pushing the boundaries of the definition of security. Perhaps the most extensive and controversial part of this project has been the numerous and varied attempts to identify links among environmental change, conflict, and security. more
ECSP Report 9: Official Statements
Jul 07, 2011Excerpts from recent official statements that prominently cite environment, population, health, and human security issues in the context of national and security interests. more
Asia's Future: Critical Thinking for a Changing Environment
Jul 07, 2011One important conclusion to be drawn from this analysis is the urgent need for environmental sustainability—for sustainable use, sustainable consumption, sustainable development—in ways that do not enrich current generations at the expense of future ones. more
