Climate Change a Threat to National Security, Experts Warn
According to Prof. Karaczun, Poland is particularly vulnerable to the effects of the deepening climate crisis. - The Climate Coalition report on the impact of climate change on Poland's national security, prepared by a group of outstanding specialists, clearly indicates that Poland is almost completely defenseless against the negative impacts caused by climate change due to their long-term neglect. We do not have services to prevent climate disinformation, we are poorly prepared for the effects of natural disasters or health threats caused by climate change, we do not take action to prevent the loss of food security. We hope that the report will become an alarm bell for the Polish authorities and wake them up from their lethargy - adds Prof. Karaczun.
The report includes information about disinformation activities conducted by Russia in recent years, which were reported by the authors of the Report of the Disinformation Team of the Commission for the Study of Russian and Belarusian Influence on the Internal Security and Interests of the Republic of Poland in the Years 2004-2024. Their influence was stronger, among other things, because the country's National Security Strategy did not take into account climate issues.
Climate Disinformation: A Component of Hybrid WarfareThe threats posed by such activities have been recognized by NATO, and the Foreign Ministers of the Alliance endorsed the Alliance Agenda on Climate Change and Security in 2021. Its aim is to raise awareness among NATO members and Allies about the impact of climate change on security, as well as to develop adaptation and mitigation measures on the security of military personnel and the operational effectiveness of the Alliance.
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– The phenomenon of climate disinformation is not a marginal problem, but a strategic threat to national security, especially in the context of growing social polarization. Manipulating information and data on the climate crisis, primarily in social media, significantly slows down the implementation of policies that reduce emissions and support adaptation to the effects of climate change – explains the report's co-author Anna Siewiorek, Senior Campaign Lead at the Climate&Strategy Foundation.
In addition to identifying problems, the authors of the report include a number of recommendations regarding the functioning of the state and its institutions in the context of climate change, combating climate disinformation, and strengthening health, energy, food, industrial, transport and environmental security.
