Climate change governance as a security policy: integrating climate risks into european and national governance frameworks
Climate change governance as a security policy: integrating climate risks into european and national governance frameworks

Summary/Abstract: Climate change has evolved in recent years from an environmental issue into a central dimension of the international security agenda. This article analyses the integration of climate change into security policies and governance frameworks at the level of the European Union and its Member States, highlighting the conceptual and institutional transformations generated by the emergence of climate risks. Drawing on recent literature on securitisation and climate governance, the study proposes an interdisciplinary analytical approach, combining perspectives from security studies, public policy and international relations. The methodology used is based on the analysis of European strategic documents, comparative international case studies and an examination of the relevant normative and institutional framework. The research results indicate that the European Union has developed a relatively advanced framework for integrating climate risks, reflected in policies such as the European Green Deal and adaptation strategies, but their implementation remains uneven and marked by institutional fragmentation. The article also highlights the existence of significant differences between European Union states in terms of the capacity to integrate climate risks, as well as the central role of multilevel governance in this process. The transformation of climate change into a security policy generates both opportunities, such as increased coherence and resource mobilization, and risks, including militarization and the potential curtailment of democratic dimensions. In conclusion, the study highlights the need for an integrated approach, based on institutional coordination, strengthening administrative capacity and international cooperation, to ensure effective and sustainable climate governance in the context of contemporary global challenges.

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