Video: Water, conflict and governance in fragile contexts Water is not only a technical issue. Our research in Yemen and Iraq shows how political and social dynamics can turn water into a driver of conflict or cooperat

💧 Can water be a tool for peace?
Last week, Beatrice Mosello joined the Berghof Foundation to discuss water governance in Yemen and Iraq. From turning scarcity into collaboration to using water as a practical entry point for dialogue.

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The climate diplomat: a personal history of the COP conferences During the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established, launching years of international c

📖 What really happens behind the closed doors of UN climate talks?

Ellie Macmillan-Fox reviews 'The Climate Diplomat,' exploring the evolving roles of the US and China. Peter Betts’s account argues climate is a scientific fact, not a political totem.

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🌍 When food security meets carbon sinks: The new geopolitics of land.

Richard King and Tim Benton explore why integrated land governance is now a prerequisite for global stability, moving beyond policies that pit food against fuel.

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Will the Iran War Derail Colombia’s World-First Energy Transition? An economy dependent on fossil fuels planned to wind down, rather than expand, extraction.

🌎 Will global disruption derail Colombia’s energy transition?
Patrick Schroeder examines how the Iran war is testing Colombia's historic fossil fuel phase-out, for Foreign Policy.

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Climate change is a greater threat to Greenland than Trump’s mineral ambitions Islanders want to be in control of exploiting their zinc, copper and other resources in ways that benefit the community and protect its fragile environment, writes Patrick Schröder.

🎯 Geopolitics isn't the only driver of Greenland's future.

Patrick Schroeder warns that focusing on a mineral battle ignores the climate crisis. We must move beyond business as usual to protect the nature all progress depends on.

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The Climate Briefing Politics Podcast · Updated fortnightly · The Climate Briefing unpacks the biggest issues shaping international climate politics. Hosted by Anna Åberg and Bhargabi Bharadwaj of Chatham House, the podca...

🚝What does China’s new 5-Year Plan mean for the climate?

Anna Aberg is joined by James and Lauri to discuss the global impact of China's latest policy shift.

📻Listen to the full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Water, conflict and governance in fragile contexts Water is not only a technical issue. Our research in Yemen and Iraq shows how political and social dynamics can turn water into a driver of conflict or cooperat

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💧Is water a driver of conflict or peace?
Join Beatrice Mosello and experts on 24 March, 15:00 CET for a Berghof Foundation event on water governance in Yemen & Iraq, exploring how social dynamics shape environmental peacebuilding.
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US energy prices were set to rise long before the Iran war Even if the disruption to oil and gas from the Iran war subsides, the Trump administration’s energy policy will likely lead to a long-term increase in energy prices.

🎯 Middle East conflict isn't the only driver of high US energy prices.

Zissis Marmarelis warns that skyrocketing data centre demand and the cancellation of cheap clean energy projects are locking in higher costs for years to come.

📖 Read more here: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/us-e...

The rare earths race risks environmental disaster Rare earth elements are essential for the green transition but the accelerating geopolitical race to reduce dependence on China carries great environmental risks.

🎯 The race for rare earths shouldn't be a race to the bottom for the planet.

Every tonne of rare earth mined produces 2,000 tonnes of toxic waste. Patrick Schröder warns that diversification must not come at the expense of fragile ecosystems.

📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4aZGBc2

The Future of Climate Diplomacy 4: Laurence Tubiana Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 3 March · 36m

📻 Paris, Progress, and the Limits of Geoengineering

How has the Paris Agreement changed the world? Laurence Tubiana joins Chris Aylett to discuss COP reform and why we must be cautious with geoengineering.

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The Climate Briefing: The geopolitics of deep-sea mining The race to secure critical raw materials is turning attention towards an unlikely place: the ocean floor. In this episode, Anna speaks with Dr Isaac Kardon (Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment fo...

🌊The race to secure critical raw materials is turning attention towards an unlikely place: the ocean floor.

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Trump’s repeal of landmark climate ruling is a strategic own goal The Trump administration’s reversal of the endangerment finding is a brutal assault on global efforts to confront climate change – and an act of economic and strategic self-sabotage.

🚗 The US rollback of the 2009 endangerment finding is described by experts as "strategic self-sabotage".

By stalling on EV innovation, the US is arguably handing a massive technological and industrial advantage to China in the global clean energy race.

www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/trum...

Climate security should be a bigger priority at the Munich Security Conference Anxiety over a fragmenting international security order seems to have pushed progress on climate risks down the agenda. But recent events show its continuing importance.

🛡️Climate is a "blind spot" at the 2026 Munich Security Conference.

Dr. Beatrice Mosello argues that ignoring environmental stress makes security policy less effective. Stabilization requires restoring land & water systems.

🔗Read here for more: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/clim...

The world is far off meeting its growing water needs. Can the UN still lead the response? The 2026 UN Water Conference can still have a big impact this year – if it can discuss water action as critical to human wellbeing and economic activity and focus on pragmatic solutions.

🌊Global Water Crisis: The UN warns of "global water bankruptcy."

Leslie Morris-Iveson & Richard King argue the 2026 UN Water Conference must move beyond voluntary pledges to binding, coordinated action to save SDG 6.

📖 Read here for more: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/02/worl...

Energy security after gas: Why Europe needs a fresh mindset | Euractiv The electricity grid is fast becoming the backbone of Europe’s economy, climate strategy and security architecture. Without major, sustained investment in the grid, renewables cannot scale, electrification will stall and vulnerabilities will grow

⚡ Energy security after gas: Why Europe needs a fresh mindset.

Chris Aylett argues that the EU must shift from a model based on fuel imports to one built on a resilient, electrified system. Electrification is the new strategy for security.

🖇️ Read the full article: www.euractiv.com/opinion/ener...

What does the EU's CBAM mean for countries in the Global South? Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 03/02/2026 · 41m

🗓️ What does the EU's CBAM mean for countries in the Global South?

To find out Anna Åberg discusses concerns and solutions with Aparna Sharma, Shimukunku Manchishi, and Ieva Baršauskaitė.

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Why renewables and electrification hold the keys to EU energy security Using the low-carbon transition to improve resilience, mitigate geopolitical risks and lower costs

⚡Why renewables and electrification hold the keys to EU energy security

📖To find out more, read out latest paper:
www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/why-renewables-and-electrification-hold-keys-eu-energy-security?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=bskyapp&utm_campaign=esc

What has the first year of Trump 2.0 meant for the climate? Anna and Bhargabi speak to former National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy about how the first year of Trump 2.0 has impacted global efforts to address climate change.

📅 One year of Trump 2.0: What has it meant for global climate action?

Anna Aberg and Bhargabi Bharadwaj are joined by former US Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy to reflect on a pivotal year for global climate efforts and what happens next.

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💧 How global trade can drive fair & sustainable water use

Join us to examine how trade can protect water security and manage critical supply chains in an age of climate risk.

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China’s clean tech charm offensive wins Global South hearts and minds A new survey shows growing public willingness to buy Chinese clean technologies, write Chris Aylett and Bernice Lee

🌏 China’s clean tech "charm offensive" is winning over the Global South.

Bernice Lee and Chris Aylett explore how China’s dominance in the green transition is reshaping international hearts, minds, and markets.

🔗For more read here: dialogue.earth/en/energy/ch...

💧 Global food trade hides a growing water security risk…

In this paper, Richard King explains how ‘virtual water’ in food trade shifts water stress onto vulnerable regions.

Flick through the carousel for key takeaways and read the full paper here ➡️: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/wate...

US control of Venezuela’s oil may not be the bonanza that Trump expects Robust long-term oil demand is needed to justify significant investment, but is called into question by the growing popularity of electric vehicles.

🛢️Trump’s ambition to rebuild Venezuela’s oil sector faces a harsh reality: a $183bn repair bill and a global market that is rapidly moving away from fossil fuels.

Read here for Chris Aylett's analysis of why this high-risk is a potentially outdated strategy: www.chathamhouse.org/2026/01/pres...

Circularity of solar mini-grids in Africa Solar mini-grids are among the most promising routes to universal energy access in Africa. Integrating circularity, skills training and supportive policies can make them resilient, affordable and sust...

🔋Solar mini-grids are vital for energy access in Africa, but rapid expansion is creating new systemic risks.

Elizabeth Adetoye, Afolasade Odumuyiwa and Patrick Schroeder examine how circular design and local repair skills can ensure a sustainable transition.

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The water footprints of global food and agriculture trade Why the ‘virtual water’ use hidden in supply chains is critical to sustainability

💧 Global food trade hides a growing water security risk…

In this paper, Richard King explains how ‘virtual water’ in food trade shifts water stress onto vulnerable regions.

🔗 Read: www.chathamhouse.org/2025/12/wate...

Positive and negative tipping points Podcast Episode · The Climate Briefing · 17/12/2025 · 30m

🤔 Are all climate tipping points bad?

Anna Aberg and Professor Tim Lenton discuss the dangers of Earth system tipping points and whether positive tipping points in society could help drive rapid decarbonisation.

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Nigeria is sparking renewable solutions to its energy crisis Patrick Schröder and Muyiwa Oyinlola visit a project using solar-powered ‘mini-grids’ to bring electricity to rural communities with local know-how and Chinese technology.

⚡ As Nigeria’s energy crisis deepens, solar mini-grids are bringing power to rural communities. Patrick Schröder looks at how decentralised renewables are reshaping energy access.

🔗Read more here: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

The world in 2026 Chatham House experts highlight the crunch moments and potential flashpoints in the year ahead.

🌍 Looking ahead to 2026, Ana Yang warns that climate progress is far from guaranteed.

Geopolitical fragmentation, weak multilateral cooperation and uneven momentum on mitigation and adaptation are reshaping the global climate agenda.

🔗 Read more: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...

🎙️ The energy transition is also a geopolitical contest.

Patrick Schröder joins This Is Not A Drill to discuss how critical minerals and clean energy supply chains are shaping a new battle for energy supremacy.

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Almost 70% of people globally are comfortable with their government buying Chinese-made clean technologies, new survey finds New data suggests that China’s clean tech ‘charm offensive’ is working to win over emerging economies.

🌍 New Chatham House and GlobeScan polling shows almost 70% of people worldwide are comfortable with governments buying Chinese-made clean tech. Support is strongest among younger people and across the Global South, as Bernice Lee and Chris Aylett highlight.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4q30EMN

The world in 2025 Here’s what Chatham House’s experts will be keeping their eyes on in the year ahead

🌡️ Pre-COP30, Ana Yang warned that net zero isn’t guaranteed and climate cooperation is slipping. After COP-30, her message matters even more.

🔗Read here for her full reflection: www.chathamhouse.org/publications...