Climate Change & Geopolitics
The Geopolitics of Climate Change in South Asia
Why a changing climate in South Asia is not only an environmental question, but a question of regional stability.
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- By Aktar Hossain Romiz
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Climate change in South Asia is far more than an environmental crisis; it is a pressing geopolitical challenge.
Shared waters, shared risks
With millions relying on shared water resources like the Himalayan glaciers and transboundary rivers, shifting weather patterns threaten regional stability.
When scarcity becomes political
Resource scarcity caused by changing rainfall and rising temperatures can escalate political tensions between neighboring nations.
“Climate change in South Asia is far more than an environmental crisis; it is a pressing geopolitical challenge.”
A path forward
To address these security risks, South Asian countries must prioritize regional cooperation and sustainable practices like green farming to mitigate the impacts of the global climate crisis.