Book Introduction – Climate Security in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific is the world’s most exposed region to natural hazards, and climate change is highly likely to impact the frequency and severity of these events, threatening people’s lives and livelihoods. This book “Climate Security in the Indo-Pacific” explores the intersection of climate change and security in the Indo-Pacific. From the South China Sea disputes, to national and regional security practices in India, Japan, and Southeast Asia, highlighting the vulnerability of countries facing extreme weather, sea-level rise, and geopolitical tensions. In this video, Professor Mely Caballero-Anthony and Dr Alistair D. B. Cook, co-editors of the book, explain what the book covers as well as how countries in the region face both climate challenges and strategic competition.