Russia is warming 2.7 times faster than the global average due to positive feedback loops resulting from Russia’s distinct geography, with alarming consequences for Arctic infrastructure and regional ecosystems. Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin have shifted from skepticism about climate change to an official concern, but have failed to effectively implement environmental policy despite pledging carbon neutrality by 2060. Regional governments and civil society in areas such as Yakutia, Buryatia, and Tuva are increasingly strained by climate-induced disasters, while local environmental protests are emerging as a potential but suppressed outlet for discontent under Kremlin control.
Outsized Climate Change Will Shape Russian Politics – Jamestown
