Since its emergence nearly two decades ago, the concept of climate security has been an important avenue to uphold the place of human security within the international climate system.

The next major United Nations meeting on climate change, known as COP29, is about to get underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. These annual meetings are the key international summits as the world attempts to address the unfolding climate crisis.

While the Australian and Tuvalu governments have been highly visible in the negotiation of the Falepili Union Treaty, the lack of consultation with Tuvaluan people in both Australia and Tuvalu before the treaty was signed was widely criticized.