A Hotter and Drier Future Ahead: An Assessment of Climate Change in U.S. Central Command

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Abstract:

The broader aim of this project centers on characterizing the relationships between climate change and conflict to inform operational and longer-term decision making by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). To set the stage for this analysis, we conducted a regional climate assessment that quantifies changes in key climate hazards extreme heat, extreme cold, drought and long-term dryness, extreme precipitation, dust storms, and coastal inundation and the effects of these hazards on food and water security.

Author(s):
Miro, Michelle ; Dolan, Flannery ; Sudkamp, Karen ; Martini, Jeffrey ; Patel, Karishma ; Hernandez, Carlos
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Funding Organization(s):
CENTRAL COMMAND MACDILL AFB FL, MACDIL AFB, FL
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Report
Publication Date:
2023 May 30
Pagination:
61

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Descriptor(s):
climate change, storm surges, sea level rise, geography, national security, environmental protection, data analysis, environment, droughts, wounds and injuries, unified combatant commands, central asia, coastal flooding, south asia, united states central command, water resources
Keyword(s):
centcom(u.s. central command), aor(area of responsibility), basra, maysan, dhi qar, alexandria, port said, nile river
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2023 Nov 30
Update Date:
2023 Dec 11