Communications briefing for climate organisations by Transnational Institute, Tipping Point North South, and Scientists for Global Responsibility
What does the global arms race mean for climate action?
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Nature: Geopolitical conflict impedes climate change mitigation
This article in the prestigious Nature journal makes a clear argument that militarism is undermining climate action and includes a number of references to TPNS’s reports. https://www.nature.com/articles/s44168-025-00224-7
Submission to UNODA call for papers on ‘the impact of the global increase in military expenditure on the achievement of the SDGs’
In response to a call by the UN General Assembly last September, and the Pact for the Future, the UN Secretary General was asked to garner more information on the impact of the increase in military spending on the SDGs. Our submission, ‘Robbing Peter to Pay Paul: SDGs vs Rising Military Expenditures’ includes recommendations include … Continue reading Submission to UNODA call for papers on ‘the impact of the global increase in military expenditure on the achievement of the SDGs’
Sharing this year’s news & progress that is bittersweet
We hope this e-news roundup finds you well as we approach the holiday season. We have had a busy year taking our work on military emissions and spending to more new audiences internationally.
The SIPRI Top 100 Arms Producing and Military Services Companies, 2023
LATEST SIPRI REPORT Full report here https://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2024-11/fs_2412_top_100_2023_0.pdf KEY FACTS The arms revenues of the SIPRI Top 100 arms-producing and military services companies totalled $632 billion in 2023, an increase of 4.2 per cent in real terms compared with 2022. Arms revenues went up in all regions covered by the ranking. The total arms revenues of … Continue reading The SIPRI Top 100 Arms Producing and Military Services Companies, 2023
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