“I’ve taken two briefs in the last eight months on what I consider our most critical vulnerability, and that’s Parris Island, South Carolina.” – Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Glenn Walters The Center for Climate and Security’s Military Expert Panel, including ASP Consensus Member Lieutenant General John Castellaw, USMC (Ret), and other senior retired […]
Join ASP's Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret.) for a discussion in Akron, Ohio on how the U.S. military is preparing to deal with climate disruption and what that means for both our national and global security.
Join ASP on February 19th for a discussion on the future of climate change, migration, and security and how we can begin to build resiliency both from the ground up and top down.
The US military recognizes the effects of climate disruption are an “accelerant of instability,” which exacerbates security threats around the world. More frequent extreme weather events--like Hurricane Florence--as well as food scarcity, water insecurity, and sea level rise will destabilize societies especially in countries where governments are not prepared to deal with the threats. How […]
Join us for a roundtable discussion on: Climate Change and National Security Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. THE HUB SOUTH BALLROOM University of Washington Seattle, Washington Speakers: Governor Jay Inslee, Washington State Brigadier General Stephen A. Cheney, United States Marine Corps (Ret), American Security Project Admiral William Fallon, United States Navy (Ret), American Security […]
Please join the American Security Project, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, and the Center for Climate and Security on Monday, March 25, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a conversation on climate change as a national security threat and the need for independent, objective science to inform threat assessments.
Have you ever wondered how climate change impacts our nation’s security? How our military adapts to more frequent and violent storms, which threaten our bases, homes and places of work? What kind of structural changes come with these extreme weather events? Our Congress and military are working tirelessly to appropriately adapt to our changing climate. […]
Join the American Security Project on Thursday, Oct 3rd from 12-1pm for a discussion on the climate security risks in Southeast Asia and why it matters for U.S. interests abroad.
A June 17th, 2020 Zoom discussion on China's growth and carbon emissions
Join ASP and Sea Shepherd for a conversation with Congressman Welch and the directors of Seaspiracy for a conversation on IUU fishing and national security.
Florida plays an important role in U.S. national security, and climate change poses clear risks to national security assets in Florida. Please join Lieutenant General Norm Seip, USAF (ret.) for a discussion of the climate threats to military infrastructure, operations, and readiness in Florida, as well as the broader threats to U.S. national security interests.
Join us for a discussion of the geopolitics of climate change moderated by ASP's President, Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret.).
Florida’s strategic importance in protecting America’s national security is indisputable. Home to over 20 military installations, Florida’s abundant coastline is a natural choice for military exercises and deterrence. Tampa in particular, host to two command centers, is a critical convergence of U.S. national security. Join the American Security Project on May 19th at 2pm EST […]
Sea level rise and more extreme weather events are causing risks to military installations, readiness, operations, and strategy. The Department of Defense manages more than 1,700 military installations that may be affected by sea-level rise. How can we prepare the military bases for the risk of sea-level rise damage and what are the priority areas when it comes to these issues?
America’s infrastructure priorities have far-reaching implications for national security ¬– both within and outside the United States. Investments in the national grid, renewable energy, electric vehicles, carbon capture, and technological development, among other opportunities, have the potential to improve American competitiveness abroad while increasing resiliency and mitigation at home.
A recap and video of this event is available here. In March 2021, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) released strategic guidance on how the MOD will address the challenge of climate change, the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach. The new strategy highlights how climate change is relevant to defense, how the […]
Join this event featuring Governor Christine Todd Whitman and Sue Duke, Global Head of Public Policy and Economic Graph at LinkedIn, for a discussion on how green skills will drive the future global economy.
Please join the American Security Project at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 for a conversation with Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), chairman of the Conservative Climate Caucus.
On 16 May join the American Security Project (ASP) and Florida International University (FIU) for an in-person discussion with Executive Director of the South Florida Defense Alliance Richard M. Miller, Florida House Representative James Vernon “Jim” Mooney, JR., ASP Consensus for American Security Member and former Florida Chief Resilience Officer Julia Nesheiwat, PhD., and FIU […]
Impacts from climate change, like sea level rise and an increase in extreme weather events, are at the forefront of military operations and planning in Norfolk, Virginia.
IUU fishing is rapidly becoming a primary maritime security concern both in the U.S. and for our allies and partners. It has widespread impacts on both economies and security, from the cost of seafood itself to transshipment and human trafficking.
Through trade policy, policymakers can build environmentally sustainable supply chains, incentivize renewable energy investment, and make the green economy a profitable pursuit.
A video and recap of this event is available here. Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused a great deal of turmoil in global energy markets and forced a conversation on energy security. The geopolitics of energy has been shaken to its foundation as nations reconsider their energy sources and future energy partners, as well as […]
West Virginia plays a critical role in U.S. energy supply. What's the future of clean energy in a state where coal is king?
A recap and video of this event is available here. Please join us on Wednesday, August 31, for a conversation with Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) to discuss how to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and installations operated by U.S. allies. Congressman Peters will explore gaps in current DoD programs & authorities […]
Renewable energy and electrification play a critical role in the clean energy transition. Please join us on Wednesday, November 16, for ASP’s first installment of the Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis series, focused on innovation and policy implications for electrification.
The rapid growth in electric vehicles (EVs) today is part of a fundamental shift in transportation. Building on ASP's important work in the state of Florida, we're partnering with the Electrification Coalition for an upcoming in-person event that explores the implications of increased electrification in rural Florida and the connections to national security.
In the coming decades, climate change will make farmers’ jobs more difficult than ever, as rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and spreading pests all take their toll on production. But agriculture is not a neutral actor: emissions from the sector account for more than 10 percent of the U.S. total, only marginally less than those from all commercial businesses and residences. Join ASP for a discussion on how innovation in agriculture—including advances in biotech, animal husbandry, soil and nutrient management, and more—can help agriculture adapt to climate change, reduce emissions, or even become a net carbon sink.
Heavy industry, including steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing account for approximately 30 percent of global carbon emissions. But, with demand for these industries projected to grow in the coming decades at the same time that scientists say that we must reach net zero, it is essential to find new approaches to cutting emissions from these industries. Please join us for the fifth installment of the Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis webinar series focused on hard to abate sectors, the role they play in global economics, and the policy and technological developments needed to facilitate climate-friendly manufacturing.
Although long known as the “Steel City” Pittsburgh has been laying the groundwork for significant climate action since 2007. From its first Climate Action Plan in 2008 to its ongoing sustainability innovations, join us for a public discussion on all things climate and sustainability, and what it means for Pittsburgh, greater Pennsylvania, and national security.
Join ASP and the University of West Florida for an public panel exploring the role Northwest Florida plays in enhancing national security, the consequences of climate insecurity, and climate resilience strategies for U.S. military installations.
Climate Security is a core component of U.S. national security. It exacerbates existing threats, risks, and hazards while simultaneously creating new ones. Join us for a discussion on the challenges already presented by climate change and Department of Defense adaptation/mitigation strategies.
The U.S. has just marked the one year anniversary of the historic Inflation Reduction Act. As such, we are only at the beginning of seeing the benefits for states, including West Virginia. With more than $370 billion up for grabs, how are our leaders ensuring the incentives, grants, and benefits are reaching the people who need it most?
ASP will be joining the festivities at the Pittsburgh Earth Day / Wild Earth Music, Art and Culture Festival on Saturday, April 20th from 1000-1600. Stop by our booth at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and learn more about how climate is impacting U.S. national security, energy security, and American competitiveness.
