Defense Science Board Releases Climate Security Report

U.S. Department of Defense

The Defense Science Board (DSB) has posted a 2023 Summer Study report on Climate Change and Global Security. The report provides a high-level overview of how a changing climate may directly or indirectly affect regions of the world, presenting new challenges for improving global security and addressing potential conflict.

The DSB focused its assessment, findings, and recommendations in several areas, including:

  • Improving climate situational awareness and decision support
  • Enhancing force readiness in extreme environments
  • Preparing for potential military base and facility vulnerabilities
  • Strengthening humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities
  • Anticipating resource scarcity and supply chain vulnerability

The impact of a changing climate requires the DoD to continually review the related stresses in regions across the world and to anticipate the capabilities and adaptations needed.

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