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It is estimated that the global military contributes around 5.5% to global greenhouse gas emission. That is more than the 52 countries of the African continent. It is also more than civilian aviation and shipping combined.
Global military emissions correlate with military spending estimated at $2.24 trillion in 2022, a record high. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, NATO, defence investment guideline in 2006 states that “NATO Defence Ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending to continue to ensure the Alliance’s military readiness.” Quote from NATO website. Global military emissions correlate with military spending estimated at $2.24 trillion in 2022, a record high. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, NATO, defence investment guideline in 2006 states that “NATO Defence Ministers agreed to commit a minimum of 2% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to defence spending to continue to ensure the Alliance’s military readiness.”