Acid Test: Global Greenhouse Emissions and Indian Ocean Ecosystems
…335 (1058) 2012. 3 William W.L. Cheung et al., “Large-scale redistribution of maximum fisheries catch potential in the global ocean under climate change,” Global Change Biology (2009). Photo Credit: Jim…
The Case of Barbados in the Fight Against Climate Insecurity
…solutions such as the Bridgetown Initiative to combat climate change, much work still needs to be done to reshape global climate governance—including how we delineate climate responsibilities and rights. If…
Bringing the Back-End to the Forefront
…National Laboratory, Fast Spectrum Molten Salt Reactor Options, 25. Supercritical Water-cooled Reactor (SCWR) SCWRs can be thermal, fast, or mixed spectrum, and can be cooled with light or heavy water….
China’s Activities In Southeast Asia And The Implications For U.S. Interests
…harassment of the US Navy ship “Impeccable” in waters 75 miles South of Hainan Island. The crudeness of Chinese challenges suggests a concerted effort to change the established rules to…
Conflict Basins: Dampening The Water Wars
…no feasible replacement. At the beginning of the 21st century, compounding impacts from burgeoning population growth, climate change, and wasteful or ineffective water governance are exerting unsustainable strains on many of…
From Concept to Implementation: Looking at Progress in Moving UN Peace Operations Toward Renewable Energy
…the Paris Climate accord and the appointment of former Secretary of State and Presidential candidate John Kerry to be the first climate change diplomatic envoy were tangible early steps. Speaking…
Coordinate Climate Strategy Through an Institute for Climate Disaster Resilience
…climate resilience strategies and actions. Essential Context The most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change prioritized climate resilience and adaptation on par with climate mitigation, concluding that…
Climate Risk Assessment in Sri Lanka’s Western Province Finds Significant Financial and Political Risks Related to Climate Change
…Additional Secretary, Ocean Affairs, Environment and Climate Change at the Foreign Ministry – Sri Lanka, said “The findings of this report show so clearly that climate risks such as rising…