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UK appoints world’s first special representative for climate security

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Andy Burnham category. Published on November 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Fiona Harvey in Antalya and Damien Gayle in London. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Exclusive: Madeleine Alessandri, chair of the joint intelligence committee, will take on the role of advising No 10 on climate-related national security risks

The UK government has appointed the world’s first special representative for climate security, in the strongest sign yet of fears that climate breakdown will bring chaos to the country.

Prime minister Andy Burnham will announce the move on Thursday at Cop31, the UN climate summit, with the new role designed to advise the government on national security risks from the climate crisis before they spell catastrophe.

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