Report Urges Australia to Revamp Climate Security Strategy

Former national security leaders warn that Australia is unprepared for the existential threats posed by climate change, calling for urgent governmental action.

• Australia faces increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters due to climate change, threatening national security and infrastructure.
• The Australian Security Leaders Climate Group calls for an 'emergency mobilisation' to address climate threats effectively.
• Recommendations include faster carbon emission cuts, a new climate threat intelligence unit, and regional support for climate resilience.
• Experts warn that large parts of northern Australia could become uninhabitable within 30-40 years, impacting military bases and the economy.
• Former Defence Force chief Chris Barrie emphasizes that climate change poses a greater security threat than geopolitical tensions with China.

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