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The debate on climate change as a threat to peace and stability has gained some momentum in recent years. In particular, the fourth assessment report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) triggered a surge of interest in the potential security implications of climate change.
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Tänzler, D., Ries, F. (2012). International Climate Change Policies: The Potential Relevance of REDD+ For Peace and Stability. In: Scheffran, J., Brzoska, M., Brauch, H., Link, P., Schilling, J. (eds) Climate Change, Human Security and Violent Conflict. Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace, vol 8. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28626-1_35
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