Abstract
Climate change is not a new or surprising event, but it has a significant impact on human civilization. Our future depends on our ability to predict and mitigate the impact and threats created by climate change. The effects will influence all of us. Climate change is a threat multiplier and puts every nation at risk. The aim of this paper is to define the security threats caused by climate change and poor water resource management. The biggest threat is water scarcity. Reduced water resources will create a tremendous impact on all countries, and their economies and societies will react to the stress. It is the responsibility of each government to avoid the conflict.
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Delev, K. (2017). Climate Change and Water as a Resource Will Cause Serious Security Implications Around the Globe. In: Nikolov, O., Veeravalli, S. (eds) Implications of Climate Change and Disasters on Military Activities. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-1071-6_22
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