CLIMATE CHANGE AS A THREAT MULTIPIER: EXPLORING GLOBAL SECURITY RISKS AND COOPERATIVE RESPONSES.

Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue, it’s becoming a serious threat to global peace and security. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and resource shortages are making existing problems like poverty, migration, and conflict even worse. In many parts of the world, these challenges are putting pressure on already fragile governments and increasing the risk of violence or instability. This paper looks at how climate change acts as a “threat multiplier,” making global security risks more complex and harder to manage. It also explores how countries and international organizations can work together to respond, through cooperation, early action, and smarter policies that link climate action with peacebuilding. In a world that’s increasingly interconnected, facing climate change as a shared security challenge may be the key to a safer and more stable future. The study concludes that effective global cooperation is imperative to address the security dimensions of climate change, requiring a shift from reactive policies to proactive, anticipatory responses.