Climate Change and Adaptation: Department of Defense

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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.

Author(s):
Slayer, Kelley M. ; Kaileh, Hibbah
Author Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service
Funding Organization(s):
Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2022 Jul 12
Pagination:
3

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
climate change, sea level rise, national security, storm surges, climate change adaptation, department of defense, military facilities, military operations, sea level, security, united states, congress, infrastructure, military equipment, risk analysis
Subject Categories:
Atmospheric Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Jul 13
Update Date:
2022 Sep 01