The Military Emissions Gap
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We monitor and analyse military and conflict emissions data and advocate for accountability for the military's contribution to the climate crisis, a @ceobs.org project. www.militaryemissions.org
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New data reveals the Military Emissions Gap is growing wider - CEOBS
Our 2025 analysis of UNFCCC military emissions data reveals that reporting is getting worse and is undermining climate accounting and goals.
ceobs.org
Our new analysis finds that military spending and GHG emissions are rising but national emissions reporting to the #UNFCCC is getting worse.
Some major military spenders have stopped reporting, including the US, Russia and China.
ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
Some major military spenders have stopped reporting, including the US, Russia and China.
ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
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'Attention on climate security and adaptation must not distract from the parallel need for assertive action to address the cause of climate change and work to reduce NATO’s own GHG emissions,' says NATO STO's new report on #ClimateChange and security: www.sto.nato.int/document/the... 1/3
The Effects of Climate Change on Security | NATO Science and Technology Organization
This report analyses how climate change rapidly transforms NATO’s strategic environment. Four case studies are presented: the northwestern parts of Africa, the Arctic, the east flank (Dnipro watershed...
www.sto.nato.int
January 20, 2026 at 9:18 AM
'Attention on climate security and adaptation must not distract from the parallel need for assertive action to address the cause of climate change and work to reduce NATO’s own GHG emissions,' says NATO STO's new report on #ClimateChange and security: www.sto.nato.int/document/the... 1/3
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War devastates lives, displaces communities, and shatters societies.
According to @ceobs.org, global militaries are also responsible for roughly 5.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire aviation and shipping industries combined, deepening the environmental crisis.
According to @ceobs.org, global militaries are also responsible for roughly 5.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire aviation and shipping industries combined, deepening the environmental crisis.
The hidden, and often ignored, cost of war on the planet
Learn about the alarming environmental cost of war, with militaries as major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions.
geographical.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
War devastates lives, displaces communities, and shatters societies.
According to @ceobs.org, global militaries are also responsible for roughly 5.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire aviation and shipping industries combined, deepening the environmental crisis.
According to @ceobs.org, global militaries are also responsible for roughly 5.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire aviation and shipping industries combined, deepening the environmental crisis.
New paper arguing that aligning the EU's military build up with the energy transition would help strengthen the EU technical leadership and strategic autonomy. www.iris-france.org/soft-power-m...
‘Soft Power’ Meets ‘Hard Security’: Leveraging Europe’s Regulatory Strength for Energy Transformation in Defence - IRIS
Europe’s defence-industrial expansion coincides with the urgent need to accelerate the energy transition and reduce dependencies on imported fossil fuels and critical raw materials. This paper examine...
www.iris-france.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 AM
New paper arguing that aligning the EU's military build up with the energy transition would help strengthen the EU technical leadership and strategic autonomy. www.iris-france.org/soft-power-m...
Australia isn't doing enough to integrate #ClimateChange adaptation and mitigation into its defence strategy www.aspistrategist.org.au/an-appeal-fo... #AusPoli
An appeal for climate action in Australia’s next National Defence Strategy | The Strategist
In the 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS), Australia should outline credible objectives to combat climate insecurity. This would help protect Australia’s long-term defence capabilities, support regi...
www.aspistrategist.org.au
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Australia isn't doing enough to integrate #ClimateChange adaptation and mitigation into its defence strategy www.aspistrategist.org.au/an-appeal-fo... #AusPoli
It may be some time before sustainable aviation fuel plays a role in reducing military aviation emissions, all the more reason for ensuring comprehensive and transparent military emissions reporting now. bsky.app/profile/ryan...
January 3, 2026 at 9:54 AM
It may be some time before sustainable aviation fuel plays a role in reducing military aviation emissions, all the more reason for ensuring comprehensive and transparent military emissions reporting now. bsky.app/profile/ryan...
The populist and extreme right would love military sustainability, and environmental and climate security discourse, to be a culture war issue.
It's quite important that they are called out on this, at least on the platforms populated by humans.
It's quite important that they are called out on this, at least on the platforms populated by humans.
December 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The populist and extreme right would love military sustainability, and environmental and climate security discourse, to be a culture war issue.
It's quite important that they are called out on this, at least on the platforms populated by humans.
It's quite important that they are called out on this, at least on the platforms populated by humans.
Some say the UK Ministry of Defence "is too large and complex an organisation for net zero targets, and it must prioritise its mission."
Anyway, here's the NHS's latest report on its decarbonisation journey: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Anyway, here's the NHS's latest report on its decarbonisation journey: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Carbon Net Zero By 2040: Is The NHS On Track?
Back In 2020, The NHS Became The First National Health System To Commit To Becoming Carbon Net Zero. Emma Wills Considers What Has Been Achieved So Far And What Needs To Happen To Meet The Goal.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
December 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Some say the UK Ministry of Defence "is too large and complex an organisation for net zero targets, and it must prioritise its mission."
Anyway, here's the NHS's latest report on its decarbonisation journey: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Anyway, here's the NHS's latest report on its decarbonisation journey: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
Any politicians who believe investment in green energy is not an investment in security are frankly deluded.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Conservatives say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Any politicians who believe investment in green energy is not an investment in security are frankly deluded.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PhD Studentship in War and Climate Change: University of Reading, UK. This looks like a great opportunity for someone wishing to study the military's contribution to the climate crisis: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPU288/p...
PhD Studentship in War and Climate Change at University of Reading
jobs.ac.uk are now advertising a PhD Studentship in War and Climate Change. Discover exciting PhD opportunities on jobs.ac.uk.
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
PhD Studentship in War and Climate Change: University of Reading, UK. This looks like a great opportunity for someone wishing to study the military's contribution to the climate crisis: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPU288/p...
While the International Criminal Court's new environmental policy guidance considers the atmosphere part of the "natural environment" this explicit mention of atmospheric damage in relation to the crime of aggression is of particular relevance for conflict GHG emissions.
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
While the International Criminal Court's new environmental policy guidance considers the atmosphere part of the "natural environment" this explicit mention of atmospheric damage in relation to the crime of aggression is of particular relevance for conflict GHG emissions.
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As #Ukraine announced that it will seek climate damage reparations from Russia, we spoke to Time about the climatic and wider environmental impact of war time.com/7335449/ukra...
Why War Is So Bad For Emissions
Ukraine plans to seek nearly $44 billion in climate damages from Russia for emissions caused by the ongoing war.
time.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
As #Ukraine announced that it will seek climate damage reparations from Russia, we spoke to Time about the climatic and wider environmental impact of war time.com/7335449/ukra...
“We have to prioritise #ClimateAction even in a time marked by war and conflict.”
Well done #Denmark.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Well done #Denmark.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Why Denmark is the most climate ambitious country
Denmark announces incredibly ambitious climate targets at this year’s COP30
www.euronews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
“We have to prioritise #ClimateAction even in a time marked by war and conflict.”
Well done #Denmark.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Well done #Denmark.
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
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New report reveals even the most transparent nations are only reporting a tiny fraction of their true military carbon footprint...
www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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Military greenhouse gas emissions reporting: how reliable is it?
This report investigates the problem of the underreporting of military greenhouse gas emissions. Using data from the United Nations and national government reports, it highlights systematic problems w...
www.sgr.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
New report reveals even the most transparent nations are only reporting a tiny fraction of their true military carbon footprint...
www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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If armed forces were a country, they’d be the 4th-largest emitter.
COP30 Bulletin Day 8: Draft decision draws battle lines on fossil fuel transition, finance and trade
Countries are working on a “Mutirão” decision that will be at the heart of a Belém political package to drive forward multilateral climate action
buff.ly
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If armed forces were a country, they’d be the 4th-largest emitter.
At COP30, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Environment & Agriculture has announced a $43 billion claim from Russia for the climate damage caused by the invasion, based on conflict emissions calculations by the Initiative on GHG Accounting of War.
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
At COP30, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Environment & Agriculture has announced a $43 billion claim from Russia for the climate damage caused by the invasion, based on conflict emissions calculations by the Initiative on GHG Accounting of War.
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At COP30, military emissions continue to be left off the UNFCCC agenda. Through our side event, we were proud to address the intersection between climate, conflict and militaries directly, alongside @qmul.bsky.social, @sipri.org, @ecodiya.bsky.social, HI, and the Initiative on GHG Accounting on War.
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
At COP30, military emissions continue to be left off the UNFCCC agenda. Through our side event, we were proud to address the intersection between climate, conflict and militaries directly, alongside @qmul.bsky.social, @sipri.org, @ecodiya.bsky.social, HI, and the Initiative on GHG Accounting on War.
New #COP30 @thewaronclimate.bsky.social policy brief exploring the #UNFCCC’s military emissions reporting blind spot, how rising military spending is exacerbating the problem and what needs to be done to address it: ceobs.org/briefing-acc... Recommendations🧵1/4
Briefing: Accounting for the uncounted: The global climate impact of militaries - CEOBS
The UNFCCC has a military GHG emissions accounting blind spot, this is what needs to be done to address it.
ceobs.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New #COP30 @thewaronclimate.bsky.social policy brief exploring the #UNFCCC’s military emissions reporting blind spot, how rising military spending is exacerbating the problem and what needs to be done to address it: ceobs.org/briefing-acc... Recommendations🧵1/4
As #COP30 kicks off in Belém, here’s where you can find
@ceobs.org and friends across the next two weeks:
@ceobs.org and friends across the next two weeks:
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
As #COP30 kicks off in Belém, here’s where you can find
@ceobs.org and friends across the next two weeks:
@ceobs.org and friends across the next two weeks:
Les armées du monde entier alertent sur la nécessité urgente de se réarmer, alors que le dérèglement climatique devient une menace majeure pour la sécurité, même si leurs propres émissions de carbone continuent d'augmenter. www.bbc.com/afrique/arti... #COP30
Pourquoi augmenter le budget militaire est néfaste pour le climat - BBC News Afrique
Les armées du monde entier sont en train de se réarmer, ce qui a un coût environnemental énorme.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Les armées du monde entier alertent sur la nécessité urgente de se réarmer, alors que le dérèglement climatique devient une menace majeure pour la sécurité, même si leurs propres émissions de carbone continuent d'augmenter. www.bbc.com/afrique/arti... #COP30
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Wars affecting every corner of the globe, military spending at a record high, and 1.5 degrees breached. Our #COP30 preview wonders what, if anything, will be delivered on conflict, climate and militarism. ceobs.org/cop30-what-t...
COP30: What to expect on conflict, climate and militarism - CEOBS
COP30 is taking place against a backdrop of wars and rising military spending, what will it deliver on conflict, climate and militarism?
ceobs.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wars affecting every corner of the globe, military spending at a record high, and 1.5 degrees breached. Our #COP30 preview wonders what, if anything, will be delivered on conflict, climate and militarism. ceobs.org/cop30-what-t...
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#Military spending and GHG emissions are rising but reporting is getting worse.
Our new analysis finds that the the top three military spenders are either no longer reporting emissions to the #UNFCCC (US and China), or the data is useless (Russia): ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
Our new analysis finds that the the top three military spenders are either no longer reporting emissions to the #UNFCCC (US and China), or the data is useless (Russia): ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
New data reveals the Military Emissions Gap is growing wider - CEOBS
Our 2025 analysis of UNFCCC military emissions data reveals that reporting is getting worse and is undermining climate accounting and goals.
ceobs.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#Military spending and GHG emissions are rising but reporting is getting worse.
Our new analysis finds that the the top three military spenders are either no longer reporting emissions to the #UNFCCC (US and China), or the data is useless (Russia): ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
Our new analysis finds that the the top three military spenders are either no longer reporting emissions to the #UNFCCC (US and China), or the data is useless (Russia): ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
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It's #EnvConflictDay; we're making progress but the challenges are huge.
More people are aware and care than ever before but the rules that are supposed to protect the environment in war are broken daily, and it's people and ecosystems paying the cost.
More people are aware and care than ever before but the rules that are supposed to protect the environment in war are broken daily, and it's people and ecosystems paying the cost.
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It's #EnvConflictDay; we're making progress but the challenges are huge.
More people are aware and care than ever before but the rules that are supposed to protect the environment in war are broken daily, and it's people and ecosystems paying the cost.
More people are aware and care than ever before but the rules that are supposed to protect the environment in war are broken daily, and it's people and ecosystems paying the cost.
Our new analysis finds that military spending and GHG emissions are rising but national emissions reporting to the #UNFCCC is getting worse.
Some major military spenders have stopped reporting, including the US, Russia and China.
ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
Some major military spenders have stopped reporting, including the US, Russia and China.
ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
New data reveals the Military Emissions Gap is growing wider - CEOBS
Our 2025 analysis of UNFCCC military emissions data reveals that reporting is getting worse and is undermining climate accounting and goals.
ceobs.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Our new analysis finds that military spending and GHG emissions are rising but national emissions reporting to the #UNFCCC is getting worse.
Some major military spenders have stopped reporting, including the US, Russia and China.
ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
Some major military spenders have stopped reporting, including the US, Russia and China.
ceobs.org/new-data-rev... #COP30
A welcome #COP30 preview on military and conflict emissions. NATO declined to comment for it, a rather different tone than in the Stoltenburg era... www.spglobal.com/commodity-in...
www.spglobal.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A welcome #COP30 preview on military and conflict emissions. NATO declined to comment for it, a rather different tone than in the Stoltenburg era... www.spglobal.com/commodity-in...
Failing to count the GHG emissions from conflicts "underreports and distorts our understanding of global warming and undermines the ability of the international community to tackle its causes." theconversation.com/how-wars-rav...
How wars ravage the environment – and what international law is doing about it
International law is starting to reflect a growing global consensus on the need to recognise the climate effects of armed conflicts.
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Failing to count the GHG emissions from conflicts "underreports and distorts our understanding of global warming and undermines the ability of the international community to tackle its causes." theconversation.com/how-wars-rav...