ABSTRACT
In this chapter, students will learn about the Anthropocene and how humanity has become a force shaping the planetary system with major consequences for the theory and practice of security. It analyses how changes in climate security are prompting armed forces around the world to prepare for new circumstances and roles, and how far international treaties such as the 2015 Paris Agreement can curb the negative consequences of climate change. It also discusses whether new thinking about global resilience and transition strategies to more ecologically benign modes of living, including by developing post-fossil fuel economies, offer a solution.
