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The Defence View From Down Under: Climate Change
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) ran an interesting article recently about a series of briefings in Canberra organized by Australia’s Department of Defence, aimed at assessing climate change risks and implications for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). According to a presenter, Professor Steffen, the Department of Defence “…wanted to get a handle on the idea of tipping elements in the climate system that could cause rapid change that would be very difficult for human societies to deal with…” (more…)
Disaster Resilience, Conflict Prevention and Finance for Emergency Preparedness
The UK’s Overseas Development Institute (ODI), a leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues, recently released two studies that make valuable contributions to the broader climate and security dialogue. (more…)
National Defense Magazine: Climate Change One of Top 5 Threats to National Security
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), a highly-respected Defense Industry association, produces a regular publication called National Defense Magazine. The magazine is a go-to resource for anyone who wishes to take the temperature of the national security establishment in the United States. (more…)