UK appoints world's first special representative for climate security

The UK is creating a new senior role, held by Madeleine Alessandri, to advise on national security risks from climate breakdown, announced at COP31. This is a first-of-its-kind appointment globally, signaling a policy shift toward treating climate as a security issue. The move is symbolic and institutional, with operational impact yet to be defined.

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