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Climate Change as a Security Issue in United Nations Diplomacy

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In 2021, the UN Security Council held its first formal debate on climate security in over a decade, but a draft resolution linking climate change to international peace and security was vetoed by Russia, with China abstaining, reflecting deep division over the Council's role.

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You know the UN Security Council tackles wars and nuclear threats—but did you know it also argues about melting glaciers and rising seas? Why would a climate report spark a diplomatic standoff?