UK appoints world’s first special representative for climate security

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The UK has appointed Madeleine Alessandri as its first special representative for climate security, tasked with advising the government on national security risks linked to climate change. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce the role at the COP31 climate summit.

Exclusive: Madeleine Alessandri, chair of the joint intelligence committee, will take on the role of advising No 10 on climate-related national security risks The UK government has appointed the world’s first special representative for climate security, in the strongest sign yet of fears that climate breakdown will bring chaos to the country. Prime minister Andy Burnham will announce the move on Thursday at Cop31, the UN climate summit, with the new role designed to advise the government on national security risks from the climate crisis before they spell catastrophe. Continue reading...