# Governments Address Climate-Exposed Supply Chains

A study highlighted by Table.Briefings argues that climate change should be incorporated into security policy because it threatens critical supply chains. It also finds that Russia’s war against Ukraine is making climate action more difficult as countries prioritize military buildup and securing fossil-fuel supplies. The signal identifies no specific agency action, procurement, solicitation, contract value, or compliance requirement.

- Procurement teams can use the analysis as a reason to assess climate exposure and geopolitical dependencies in critical supply chains and sourcing strategies; it does not establish a new government requirement.
- Contractors serving security-sensitive or energy-dependent supply chains may find resilience and continuity planning relevant as governments weigh military readiness and fossil-fuel security alongside climate risks.
- No specific acquisition opportunity or deadline is identified, so the signal supports strategic risk assessment rather than immediate bid or compliance action.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Sources
- [Security of supply: Climate change and geopolitical instability threaten critical supply chains • Table.Briefings](https://table.media/en/security/news/security-of-supply-climate-change-and-geopolitical-instability-threaten-critical-supply-chains) - Table.Briefings