Climate Change and Adaptation: Department of Defense

Abstract

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has stated that "to keep the nation secure, [the Department of Defense (DOD)], must tackle the existential threat of climate change." DOD has released a number of documents outlining how it plans to adapt to and address climate change, including the 2021 DOD Climate Risk Analysis and the DOD Climate Adaptation Plan. Congress may conduct oversight of the implementation of these plans. Congress could also consider examining possible climate risks and assessing possible implications for global security, military readiness and infrastructure, and DOD force structure when considering authorization, appropriations, and other legislation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 12, 2022
Accession Number
AD1174099

Entities

People

  • Hibbah Kaileh
  • Kelley M. Slayer

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Climate Change
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Infrastructure
  • Military Equipment
  • Military Facilities
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Risk Analysis
  • Sea Level
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Security
  • Storm Surges
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Urban Planning and Geography.