Conceptualising the Environmental Dimension of Human Security in the UN

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Conceptualising environmental and human security Conceptualising human security in the UN system Four pillars of the human security concept Dimensions, sectors and pillars of human security Conceptualising environmental security in the UN system The emergence of environmental and ecological security concepts The environment as a new threat to national security Environmental security agenda as an object of securitisation Environmental security issues as new causes of conflicts Developing the environmental dimension of human security Environmental challenges for human security Climate change as a challenge to human security Desertification as a challenge to human security Desertification-induced drought, migration and famine as security issues Water stress as a challenge to human security Natural hazards as challenges to human security Conclusions