UK appoints world’s first special representative for climate security
Summary
The UK government appointed Joint Intelligence Committee chair Madeleine Alessandri as a special representative for climate security. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce the role at the COP31 climate summit, where he will also confirm UK support for a proposed global electrification target and clean-energy financing plans.Key Facts
- The new representative will advise the UK government on national security risks linked to climate change.
- The article describes the appointment as the world’s first special representative role focused on climate security.
- Burnham is due to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
- The UK will support a proposed target of 35% electrification by 2035 and help with plans to raise £5 billion in private finance for clean-energy projects.
- A UK intelligence report warned that ecosystem collapse overseas could create security impacts within five years, including food shortages, higher food prices, migration and conflict.
- Climate campaigners criticized the government over possible changes to electric-vehicle targets and approval of the Jackdaw gasfield, as well as its consideration of the Rosebank oilfield.
- The article says the UK experienced its hottest summer on record, with heatwaves affecting health services, transport and schools.
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