How should climate activists respond to Europe’s embrace of a ‘security’ emergency that has completely displaced its commitment to tackle the far bigger climate emergency?
EU Observer Op Ed: The carbon footprint of EU’s defence spurge
What does the global arms race mean for climate action?
Communications briefing for climate organisations by Transnational Institute, Tipping Point North South, and Scientists for Global Responsibility
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
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.
ICJ: State of Palestine Oral Statement on Military Emissions
Today, the State of Palestine gave its powerful Oral Statement to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
Transform defence for sustainable human safety 