Environmental insecurity has emerged as one of the most complex and multifaceted challenges to human survival, broadening its scope and alarming the global community. The interconnectedness of various climate-related insecurities forms a self-perpetuating cycle that exacerbates global vulnerabilities. Despite mounting warnings, the lack of a unified and actionable approach has allowed these issues to deepen, leaving the planet in an increasingly precarious state. The echoes of the Earth’s distress are becoming louder, signaling the need for urgent and innovative responses. In this regard, critical security schools (CSS) have introduced transformative approaches to addressing these insecurities, aiming to mitigate their societal and national impact.

As humanity edges closer to a potential “climate endgame,” the cascading effects of environmental insecurity tighten their grip. The interplay between climate change, water scarcity, food insecurity, and resource depletion has created a vicious cycle that threatens global stability. Reports by scientists warn that the Earth is approaching a tipping point, beyond which climate catastrophe may become irreversible. The worsening state of climate degradation has compelled the international community to reconsider its priorities. With the onset of what experts call the “era of global boiling,” the existing socio-political fault lines are becoming more pronounced, amplifying the challenges posed by environmental insecurity.

The profound connection between environmental insecurity and human and societal security underscores the multidimensional nature of this issue. Environmental crises often manifest as shocks that exacerbate existing socio-political vulnerabilities. Therefore, it is crucial to reframe environmental insecurity within a broader security context, viewing it as a matter of national and global survival. By doing so,........

© The Spine Times