United Nation: Regions vulnerable to Climate Change also suffer from insecurity, poverty, and terrorism

Briefing by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the UN, on security in the context of terrorism and climate change during Security Council meeting. Secretary-General António Guterres today (9 Dec) told the Security Council that “often, the regions most vulnerable to climate change also suffer from insecurity, poverty, weak governance and the scourge of terrorism.” Noting that eight out of 15 countries most exposed to climate risks, eight host a UN peacekeeping mission or special political mission, Guterres said, “the effects of climate are superimposed on conflicts and exacerbate fragilities” and thereby “fuels grievances and mistrust of power.” He said, “when the loss of livelihoods leaves people in despair, it makes more attractive the promises of protection, income and justice behind which terrorist groups sometimes hide their designsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support.