Should NATO Treat Climate Data as Strategic Intelligence?

Jul 9, 2026 | Aanvi Sharma
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Climate data is long-term information on environmental conditions, such as temperature trends, sea-level rise, and the frequency of extreme weather events, and it provides predictive insights into operational disruption and emerging security risks. For example, meteorological data can be used to forecast droughts in the Sahel and Arctic climate monitoring data can track sea ice melt. However, NATO lacks a structured approach to integrating climate analysis into its intelligence framework, creating a gap between risk recognition and actionable responses.