Rendering climate change governable by risk: From probability to contingency

► 'Securitization' is analysed as the work of Foucaultian governmentalities. ► The risk construction of climate change has changed over the last 20 years. ► There has been a shift from risk management based on prediction to contingency. ► There is evidence for the 'climatisation' of defence, migration, development. ► 'Securitization' of climate change implies the 'climatisation' of security.