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Global Outlook: Climate Change and Conflict
Historic Ruling Finds Climate Change ‘Imperils All Forms of Life’ and Puts Laggard Nations on Notice
By Jacqueline Peel | 31 July, 2025
Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.
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Peacebuilding: The Missing Peace in COP30 Climate Ambition
By Janani Vivekananda | 30 July, 2025
Peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and crime prevention are no longer niche security concerns—they are global imperatives for sustainable climate action.
The Emerging Quad 3.0: Prioritizing a Hard Security Agenda
By Robert Mizo | 12 July, 2025
While it remains to be seen how the Quad evolves under the new US administration, it is of interest to see if (and how) the other three partners can keep alive the pursuit of public goods they had previously championed.
A Top Court Has Urged Nations to Clamp Down on Fossil Fuel Production. When Will Australia Finally Start Listening?
By Wesley Morgan and Gillian Moon | 11 July, 2025
Climate change is an existential threat, and coal and gas exporters have a responsibility to act.
1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia
By Jane McAdam | 03 July, 2025
1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying
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.
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.
Historic Ruling Finds Climate Change ‘Imperils All Forms of Life’ and Puts Laggard Nations on Notice
By Jacqueline Peel | 31 July, 2025
Climate change “imperils all forms of life” and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.
To see the full list of Global Outlook articles, click here
Peacebuilding: The Missing Peace in COP30 Climate Ambition
By Janani Vivekananda | 30 July, 2025
Peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and crime prevention are no longer niche security concerns—they are global imperatives for sustainable climate action.
The Emerging Quad 3.0: Prioritizing a Hard Security Agenda
By Robert Mizo | 12 July, 2025
While it remains to be seen how the Quad evolves under the new US administration, it is of interest to see if (and how) the other three partners can keep alive the pursuit of public goods they had previously championed.
A Top Court Has Urged Nations to Clamp Down on Fossil Fuel Production. When Will Australia Finally Start Listening?
By Wesley Morgan and Gillian Moon | 11 July, 2025
Climate change is an existential threat, and coal and gas exporters have a responsibility to act.
1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia
By Jane McAdam | 03 July, 2025
1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying
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.
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.