TPNS is one of 40 leading UK civil society organisations which have called on the UK Chancellor to levy excess profits taxes on the windfall revenues numerous sectors are predicted to make as a result of the economic fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Co-ordinated by Tax Justice UK, the letter (26 March) includes reference to war profiteering. … Continue reading Tackle corporate profiteering from Iran War, and provide cost of living support (Civil Society Letter)
Global Week Of Action For Peace And Climate Justice – Draw the Line
Sept 15-22 sees the Draw the Line global week of events take place as world leaders meet at the UN General Assembly in New York, followed by UN climate summit (COP30) just six weeks later. Draw the Line against inequalities, tyranny, genocide, destruction, and chaos… for rights, jobs, justice, democracy, and a fulfilling life on a safe … Continue reading Global Week Of Action For Peace And Climate Justice – Draw the Line
Guardian News – Military Emissions
This week saw a number of important pieces covered in the Guardian - 2 new studies on military emissions and a lengthy interview with Professor Neta Crawford, Oxford University https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/29/nato-military-spending-could-increase-emissions-study-finds https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/30/carbon-footprint-of-israels-war-on-gaza-exceeds-that-of-many-entire-countries https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/30/donald-trump-geopolitics-could-deepen-planetary-catastrophe-expert-warns
“Climate Change is a War”
The director-general of the upcoming UN climate conference in the Brazilian city of Belém, Ana Toni, stated that climate change “is a war” in which people die every day. Ahead of COP30 in November, Latin American countries are attending a Climate Week in the Panamanian capital, where the Brazilian official spoke about it. https://thecostaricanews.com/climate-change-is-a-war-says-the-director-of-cop30-world-summit/
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
Transform defence for sustainable human safety 