Change Quote by Barry Gardiner
“Climate change brings pressures that will influence resource competition between nations and place additional burdens on economies, societies and governance institutions around the globe. These effects are threat multipliers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Policy Forum, 2023
Climate change intensifies competition for resources and strains economies, societies, and governance worldwide, acting as a threat multiplier.
In simple terms: Climate change worsens resource competition and societal strain.
Key Takeaway
Address climate risks proactively.
Themes
environment
geopolitics
economics
governance
social impact
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
policy
analysis
When to use this quote
- national security planning
- economic policy
- community resilience
- international diplomacy
Key Concepts
resource scarcity
conflict risk
institutional strain
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations cooperate on resource security?
- What policies reduce systemic strain?
A Different Perspective
Mitigation alone may not offset all multiplier effects.
