Summary
- Climate change, not the military threat posed by China, is identified as the biggest security issue facing Australia.
- The Australian Security Leaders Climate Group report warns that Australia is unprepared for climate-related threats, risking lives and billions of dollars.
- Recommendations include establishing a climate threat intelligence unit and taking urgent action to eliminate emissions.
- Former Dutch defence chief Tom Middendorp emphasizes climate change as a matter of national security, calling for coordinated action.