The Europe Peace Foundation expresses deep concern over the accelerating impacts of climate change, which continue to strike hardest at communities already living in conditions of poverty. Extreme heat, rising sea levels, and the collapse of local ecosystems are forcing vulnerable populations into cycles of displacement, food insecurity, and conflict. These communities—often with the fewest resources to adapt—bear the heaviest burden of a crisis they contributed the least to creating. This imbalance is not only an environmental issue; it is a profound question of global justice and human dignity.

Yet the consequences of climate change will not remain confined to any one region. As environmental pressures intensify, the resulting instability will flow across borders, affecting economies, peace, and security worldwide. Our shared future depends on a collective response rooted in cooperation, equity, and long-term vision. The Europe Peace Foundation calls for urgent, coordinated international action to support vulnerable communities, reduce emissions, and strengthen pathways toward a peaceful and sustainable global society. Climate justice is not optional—our interconnected world demands that no nation, regardless of wealth, stands apart from this struggle.