G7 foreign ministers issue statement on climate, environment, peace and security

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The foreign ministers of the G7 countries have issued a joint statement on the topics of climate, environment, peace and security following their meeting in Germany. They firstly emphasise that in light of the objective to limit global warming to 1.5°C, halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and reach net zero emissions, they recognise that the impacts of the climate and biodiversity crises constitute a threat to international peace and stability which disproportionately affect developing, lower-income and conflict-riddled states. They additionally underscore that as the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation know no borders, each nation’s security is irrevocably tied to that of others. This offers an opportunity for collective action and multilateral co-operation to address the peace and security implications of climate change. Furthermore, in light of the vicious cycle where the impacts of climate change directly amplify risks to peace and stability, it...