Why is NATO ignoring the threat of climate change?

As NATO prepares for future wars, climate change is already disrupting military bases, damaging equipment and testing the alliance’s resilience. It’s a challenge few leaders openly discuss.

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Climate change is becoming a security challenge for NATO and European militaries.

US climate analyst Erin Sikorsky explains how heat waves, floods and wildfires can disrupt military bases, damage infrastructure, limit equipment performance and force troops into emergency response roles.

As governments boost defense spending, experts warn that new military investments must be built to withstand a future of more extreme weather, even as climate issues receive less attention in public debate.

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