Determinants of climate security - an attempt at indicator analysis
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climate security, climate security indicators, national security

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Szyja, P., & Michalak, D. (2023). Determinants of climate security - an attempt at indicator analysis . Economics and Environment, 84(1), 8–28. https://doi.org/10.34659/eis.2023.84.1.551

Abstract

 The article addresses the issue of climate security, a topic not sufficiently explored in the literature. The article aims to fill the literature gap on explaining the link between climate change and security, defining the term climate security, and attempting to select indicators (based on a selection from those already existing) for diagnosing the level of climatic security. The research established a lack of studies clarifying the term climate security. Hence, the authors’ definition was adopted. In turn, a review of existing indicators indicated their limitations. Nevertheless, it allows us to verify whether there is a threat to climate security.

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