July 2024 marked the 14th consecutive month of record-high global temperatures and saw the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic as Hurricane Beryl swept through the Caribbean. Climate impacts are intensifying the threats faced by the U.S. military, from natural disasters to geopolitical challenges posed by Russia, China, and the Islamic State. In response, the U.S. Department of Defense is integrating climate change into its operations, including disaster relief planning, war games, and international diplomacy.
Join us at the Stimson Center for a discussion about how climate change affects military readiness, how the Pentagon has moved from being an environmental laggard to a climate leader, and how climate action can be leveraged for national security and peace.
Featured Speakers
Sherri Goodman, Secretary General, International Military Council on Climate & Security and Senior Fellow, Wilson Center
John M. Richardson, Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired), Former Chief of Naval Operations
Sally Yozell, Senior Fellow and Director, Environmental Security Program, Stimson Center (Moderator)