What the UK’s new approach to climate security means for Australia?

One of Australia’s closest security partners, the United Kingdom is increasingly treating climate change and nature loss as threats to security, economic stability and societal resilience.

In January 2026, the UK Government released part of a national security assessment warning that ecosystem degradation threatens food and water security, supply chains and economic stability, and could contribute to political instability and conflict. It concluded that every critical ecosystem examined is on a pathway towards collapse if current trends continue.

The UK has since established its first dedicated Climate Security Taskforce, bringing together security, military and academic expertise to assess threats, identify gaps in preparedness and recommend action.

Has the penny finally dropped in the UK on the scale of the climate-security threat — and what needs to happen next?

Professor Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti (Retd) will examine the UK’s emerging approach and the gap between recognising a threat and preparing for it.

Moderated by Emily Rice, the discussion will consider what other countries, including Australia can learn from the UK's experience.

Register now to join the live briefing and Q&A.

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