New Threats to International Peace and Security: Pandemics, Food Security and Climate Change

This article describes how the U.N. Security Council addressed issues related to pandemics, food security, and climate change during Mexico’s tenure as an elected member for the period 2021-2022. It provides an analysis of the similarities and differences of how the Council approached these issues, in comparison to traditional threats to international peace and security. The article also addresses the reluctance and justification of some Security Council members in accepting the link between climate and security.