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Global Outlook: Climate Change and Conflict
The Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Asia–Pacific Unity ?
By Sinéad Barry and Emma Whitaker | 08 May, 2025
On April 23, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), a 65-year-old agreement that had been a rare symbol of cooperation between India and Pakistan despite decades of hostility.
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Building Resilience Through Climate Action: Gender, Peace, and Security in Sri Lanka
By Janani Vivekananda | 17 April, 2025
Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible, with erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising sea levels disrupting livelihoods and threatening fragile ecosystems.
Fresh Details Emerge on Australia’s New Climate Migration Visa for Tuvalu Residents. An Expert Explains
By Jane McAdam | 14 April, 2025
The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week. The Australia–Tuvalu Falepili Union, as it is known, is the world’s first bilateral agreement to create a special visa like this in the context of climate change.
Left Behind: Why Afghanistan Cannot Tackle Climate Change Alone
By Assem Mayar | 03 April, 2025
Developed nations, facing economic constraints, are increasingly advocating for developing countries to finance climate action through their natural wealth.
Flooding in the Sahara, Amazon Tributaries Drying and Warming Tipping Over 1.5°C – 2024 Broke All the Wrong Records
By Andrew King and Linden Ashcroft | 25 March, 2025
Climate change is the most pressing problem humanity will face this century. Tracking how the climate is actually changing has never been more critical.
Climate Impacts Are Forcing People From Their Homes. When, How and Why Do They Have Valid Refugee Claims?
By Jane McAdam | 12 February, 2025
For a long time, it seemed refugee law had little relevance to people fleeing the impacts of climate change and disasters. Now, we have a much more nuanced understanding of things. Refugee law (and complementary protection under human rights law) do have a role to play in assessing the claims of people affected by climate change.
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.
The Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Asia–Pacific Unity ?
By Sinéad Barry and Emma Whitaker | 08 May, 2025
On April 23, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), a 65-year-old agreement that had been a rare symbol of cooperation between India and Pakistan despite decades of hostility.
To see the full list of Global Outlook articles, click here
Building Resilience Through Climate Action: Gender, Peace, and Security in Sri Lanka
By Janani Vivekananda | 17 April, 2025
Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible, with erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising sea levels disrupting livelihoods and threatening fragile ecosystems.
Fresh Details Emerge on Australia’s New Climate Migration Visa for Tuvalu Residents. An Expert Explains
By Jane McAdam | 14 April, 2025
The details of a new visa enabling Tuvaluan citizens to permanently migrate to Australia were released this week. The Australia–Tuvalu Falepili Union, as it is known, is the world’s first bilateral agreement to create a special visa like this in the context of climate change.
Left Behind: Why Afghanistan Cannot Tackle Climate Change Alone
By Assem Mayar | 03 April, 2025
Developed nations, facing economic constraints, are increasingly advocating for developing countries to finance climate action through their natural wealth.
Flooding in the Sahara, Amazon Tributaries Drying and Warming Tipping Over 1.5°C – 2024 Broke All the Wrong Records
By Andrew King and Linden Ashcroft | 25 March, 2025
Climate change is the most pressing problem humanity will face this century. Tracking how the climate is actually changing has never been more critical.
Climate Impacts Are Forcing People From Their Homes. When, How and Why Do They Have Valid Refugee Claims?
By Jane McAdam | 12 February, 2025
For a long time, it seemed refugee law had little relevance to people fleeing the impacts of climate change and disasters. Now, we have a much more nuanced understanding of things. Refugee law (and complementary protection under human rights law) do have a role to play in assessing the claims of people affected by climate change.
The views and opinions expressed in Global Outlook are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Toda Peace Institute.