Climate adaptation: A security risk?

Explore the hidden risks with our data visualization

Addressing climate change is increasingly urgent. But some mitigation measures — intended to protect communities and ecosystems — can have unintended consequences, from displacement and environmental damage to reinforcing global inequalities.

For professionals assessing security and climate-related risks, it’s crucial to look beyond the direct effects of climate change. Understanding the secondary impacts of adaptation strategies is just as important.

Our interactive data visualization, powered by Dragonfly’s proprietary analysis and curated third-party data, reveals the complex interplay between climate policies and security risks.

What you’ll discover:

  • Climate risk scores for each country

  • The direct and indirect impacts of climate change

  • Why climate impacts are not all equal

  • 7 pathways linking climate change to violent conflict

  • A deep dive into two mitigation strategies and their unintended side effects

Strategic Outlook 2025 Intelligence Spotlight

THE HYBRID WAR

What to expect in this report:

  • Our headline assessment on Russia-linked sabotage in Europe in 2025

  • A forward-looking analysis of key risk trends and issues

  • Detailed forecasts with early warning indicators

  • Visual analysis of Russian targeting patterns, tactics and countries to watch

Strategic Outlook is Dragonfly’s annual strategic intelligence estimate for those whose decisions hinge upon an understanding of emerging geopolitical and strategic security risks.

The Hybrid War is Dragonfly’s first Strategic Outlook 2025 Intelligence Spotlight report.
This strategic intelligence assessment focuses
on Russia’s covert operations in Europe and
their implications for European security throughout 2025.

Its primary objective is strategic early warning, equipping readers with insights to anticipate and mitigate these emerging risks.

Download our report and gain access to written assessments, scenario analysis and detailed data visualisations.

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