On 20 September 2024, The Morning published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's latest article, "Climate Change: Global focus and its security imperative."

"Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it is a pressing security threat demanding a global response. Climate change is often discussed, policies are made, and agreements are signed. Even though the initiatives taken are praiseworthy, indeed, the way climate change is felt is not the same as how people feel about war, which is immediately visible. For this reason, Government efforts to prevent and mitigate climate change are not sufficient," writes Patabendige.

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About the Author

Charani Patabendige is a Research Assistant and an Acting Research Analyst at the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security of Sri Lanka established under the Ministry of Defence.

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The Morning is the news website of The Sunday Morning and The Morning newspapers of Sri Lanka. It offers latest and breaking news on politics, current affairs, sports and entertainment.

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