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The document emphasizes that because CO2 is cumulative, delays in emission cuts lead to higher peak temperatures and greater ecological damage. It warns that overshooting the 1.5°C target and relying on underdeveloped negative emissions technologies (NETs) poses significant risks to marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The author advocates for transparent, comprehensive greenhouse gas mitigation plans and a 'green recovery' from COVID-19, noting that the economic and public health benefits of rapid decarbonization far outweigh the costs.

The report argues that global ecological disruption is a critical, underappreciated security threat. It details how the collapse of ecosystem services, biodiversity loss, and environmental crime create systemic risks including pandemics, political instability, and economic harm. The authors advocate for a fundamental reboot of U.S. national security architecture to integrate scientific expertise and prioritize ecological security alongside climate change.

The document examines the role of nature-based solutions (NBS) in corporate net-zero strategies, emphasizing that while NBS can provide critical finance for conservation and significant co-benefits for biodiversity, they must not substitute for direct fossil fuel abatement. It details 'demand-side' risks, such as the potential for offsets to dilute corporate ambition, and 'supply-side' risks, including leakage, permanence, and additionality. The authors advocate for a 'both/and' approach combining aggressive internal decarbonization with high-quality NBS credits, preferably shifting from project-based to jurisdictional-scale crediting to improve integrity.

The briefing argues that while climate change is unlikely to be the primary ideological driver for terrorist groups, it acts as a risk multiplier. It identifies three channels of impact: the creation of recruitment opportunities due to food and livelihood insecurity; the erosion of state legitimacy when governments fail to respond effectively to climate-induced disasters; and the security instabilities caused by the global energy transition, which may strand assets in hydrocarbon-exporting states and increase the value of critical minerals in fragile regions.

The report argues that climate change is a national security issue for Canada, affecting its Arctic sovereignty, domestic disaster resilience, and international stability. It recommends establishing a Climate Security Task Force to coordinate a cross-agency response, adapting military infrastructure to sea-level rise and permafrost thaw, and leveraging multilateral institutions to manage global climate-driven fragility.

The South African government aims to mobilise R1 trillion from the private sector over 10 years via an Infrastructure Fund to address an infrastructure deficit and revive economic growth. The document argues that the current focus on 'de-risking' private investment—through blended finance, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and converting infrastructure into asset classes—often shifts excessive risk to the public fiscus and may fail to deliver developmental outcomes. It cites the Gautrain and prison facilities in Bloemfontein and Louis Trichardt as examples of costly public-sector liabilities. The author recommends that the state maintain leadership in structural economic transformation, specifically shifting away from fossil fuels and extractive industries, while implementing stricter governance, transparency, and human rights due diligence for all private-sector involvements.

The document argues that corruption in the forest sector leads to significant environmental degradation and financial loss, costing governments approximately US$29 billion annually. It recommends that companies implement robust anti-corruption compliance programs and engage in collective action initiatives to mitigate these risks. The brief highlights the role of international laws like the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act in incentivizing corporate integrity, while noting that transparency alone is insufficient without strong monitoring and civil society oversight.

The document examines how corruption—including bribery, collusion, nepotism, and favoritism—affects the trade of wild plants and fungi (NTFPs). It identifies key risk points from harvesting and permitting to international export and final product manufacturing. To address these, it recommends improved resource governance, the use of voluntary certification standards like FairWild, and the implementation of traceability technologies such as blockchain.

The document reports that Florida's affordable housing stock is the 5th most vulnerable in the United States to future coastal flooding. By 2050, 963 units (0.8% of the state's stock) are projected to face at least annual threats, representing a 774% increase from 2000. Specific high-risk areas include Miami Beach, Marathon, and Ft. Lauderdale, with Miami Beach ranked 11th nationwide for units at risk. The analysis notes that affordable housing is particularly vulnerable because it is often older, of poorer quality, and lacks resilience features like flood-proofing.

The document highlights that Florida's affordable housing inventory is the fifth most vulnerable in the United States to future coastal flooding. By 2050, 963 affordable housing units in the state are projected to face at least annual coastal flooding threats, representing a 774% increase from the year 2000. Miami Beach is identified as a high-risk area, ranking 11th nationally for the number of affordable housing units at risk, with 317 units expected to be at risk annually by 2050.

The document highlights that Louisiana's affordable housing stock is the 8th most vulnerable in the United States, with projected increases in units exposed to coastal flooding by 2050.

Louisiana's affordable housing supply is the eighth most vulnerable in the United States to coastal flooding. Currently, 214 units are exposed, a number projected to rise to 685 by 2050, representing a 220% increase compared to 2000. The document highlights that affordable housing is particularly susceptible due to its age, poor quality, and lack of resilience features. Specific cities like Slidell, Luling, and Franklin are expected to see significant increases in exposed units by 2050.

The document reports that Massachusetts has the 3rd most vulnerable affordable housing stock in the United States regarding future coastal flooding. By 2050, 4,818 units (2% of the state's stock) could be exposed to coastal flooding. Boston is identified as particularly at risk, with expected annual exposure increasing from 609 units currently to 3,042 units by 2050, a 400% increase. Other high-risk cities in the state include Quincy, Cambridge, and Revere, all of which rank among the top 20 cities nationwide for affordable housing units at risk.

The document highlights that Massachusetts has the third most vulnerable affordable housing supply in the United States regarding future coastal flooding. By 2050, 4,818 affordable housing units in the state (2% of its supply) could be exposed to coastal flooding. Boston is identified as the most affected city, with an expected 400% increase in exposed units by 2050, reaching 3,042 units. The report notes that affordable housing is particularly vulnerable because it is often older, of lower quality, and lacks resilience features like flood protection.

New Jersey's affordable housing stock is identified as the most vulnerable in the United States by number of dwellings at risk of future coastal flooding. By 2050, 6,825 units (3.7% of the state's stock) are projected to be at risk, representing a 316% increase from 2000. Five New Jersey cities—Atlantic City, Hoboken, Camden, Penns Grove, and Salem—rank among the top 20 cities nationwide for the most affordable housing units at risk by 2050.

New Jersey's affordable housing inventory is identified as the most vulnerable in the United States regarding the quantity of units at risk from future coastal flooding. By 2050, 6,825 units (3.7% of the state's affordable housing inventory) are projected to be at risk, representing a 316% increase from the year 2000. Five New Jersey cities—Atlantic City, Hoboken, Camden, Penns Grove, and Salem—rank among the top 20 cities nationwide for affordable housing units at risk in 2050. The report notes that affordable housing is particularly susceptible because it is often older, of lower quality, and lacks resilience features like flood protection or backflow prevention valves.

New York City is ranked first among U.S. cities for the most affordable housing at risk by 2050, with projected annual risk increasing by 248% to 4,774 units. New York State's affordable housing stock is the second most vulnerable in the nation, with 5,293 units projected to be at risk by 2050, representing a 236% increase from current levels.

The document highlights that New York City has the highest number of affordable housing units at risk of coastal flooding in the United States. By 2050, the number of units at risk in New York City is projected to increase by 248% to 4,774 units. New York State as a whole is the second most vulnerable state in the nation, with 5,293 units projected to be at risk by 2050, representing a 236% increase from current levels.

The document highlights that Virginia's affordable housing stock is the 4th most vulnerable in the United States to future coastal flooding. By 2050, 1,473 units in Virginia are projected to be at risk, representing a 273% increase from current levels. Norfolk and Portsmouth are specifically identified as high-risk cities, with Norfolk ranking 5th and Portsmouth 17th nationwide for the percentage of affordable housing supply exposed in 2050.

The document reports that Virginia's affordable housing supply is the fourth most vulnerable in the United States to future coastal flooding. By 2050, 1,473 affordable housing units in Virginia are projected to be at risk, representing a 273% increase from current levels. The cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth are highlighted as particularly vulnerable, with projected increases in exposed units of 523% and 610% respectively.