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If Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) scenarios turn out to be correct, then climate change could inter-connect with both energy and food/water security to become a major security challenge in the next few decades. The post-2007 economic global downturn could make coping with these challenges all the more difficult, The possible food security challenge should be emphasised. The increased use of ethanol as a fuel source will place greater pressure on food supplies. Water security is also likely to become a significant security issue, which could result in conflict.