BLUF

Australia must adopt a comprehensive climate risk assessment strategy, addressing interconnected, intensifying climate risks and potential tipping points, to ensure national security.

Summary

  1. Climate risks are interconnected and can trigger unforeseen, catastrophic events.
  2. Global leaders consistently rank climate risks highest.
  3. Accelerated warming rates highlight the urgency of proactive climate risk management.
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