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Discussion with Gov. Christine Todd Whitman: Climate Change Calls for Clean and Safe Energy

First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

Governor Whitman at the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head Island as she discusses the important issue of climate change and its impact on clean, safe energy. She will recount her experience as governor as well as the Administrator of the EPA. Come join this exciting event.   Christine Todd Whitman is the Chairwoman of American […]

ASU EVENT – Climate Change: Risks for National Security

ASU 781 E. Terrace Mall, Tempe, AZ, US

Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP at Arizona State University on Tuesday, April 28th as we discuss this important issue.

Climate Change and National Security: Press Conference – Chicago

Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Chicago Wacker Dr & Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP in Chicago at the Vietnam Memorial on Thursday, July 9th as we discuss this important issue.

DENVER EVENT – Climate Change: Risks for National Security

Ireland Stapleton Law Firm 717 17th St., Denver, CO, United States

Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP at Ireland Stapleton Law Firm on Wednesday, September 9th as we discuss this important issue.

COLORADO SPRINGS EVENT – Climate Change: Risks for National Security

Gill Center E Costilla St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP at the Gill Center on Thursday, September 10th as we discuss this important issue.

College of Charleston Event – Climate Change: Risks for National Security

College of Charleston 66 George St, Charleston, SC, United States

Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP at the College of Charleston on Monday, November 9th, as we discuss this important issue.

Hill Briefing: Opportunities in International Climate Cooperation

U.S. House of Representatives 2325 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC, US

Please join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 for a discussion of the latest updates and developments in international climate policy as nations prepare for international negotiations.

Department of Defense Action on Climate Change

Climate change is already a major concern for US military planners. Meanwhile, American politicians continue to ignore the issue of this growing threat. Join ASP on December 11th as we discuss this important issue.

Lloyd’s and ASP Risk Forum: Pathways to City Resilience

Arnold & Porter 601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join ASP and Lloyd's for a half day conference on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, to discuss the City Risk Index, the first ever analysis of economic output at risk in 301 major cities from 18 manmade and natural threats.

Brussels Event: Climate Change: Are We Living in The Age of Consequences?

European Climate Foundation Rue de la Science 23, 1040, Brussels, Belgium

Date November 28, 2016 Time 4:00pm – 5:30 PM Location  European Climate Foundation, Rue de la Science 23, 1040 Brussels   To join the event, please register here.   Europe is approaching a critical juncture. New security challenges from extremism to migration require a clear understanding of the causes and consequences of new societal patterns emerging. […]

London Event: Security and Climate Change: Are we Living in ‘The Age of Consequences’?

Chatham House London, United Kingdom

Date December 1, 2016 Time 7:00pm – 9:00 PM Location Chatham House, London   To join the event, please register here.   The US Department of Defense regards climate change as an ‘accelerant of instability and conflict’. A former head of the US Pacific Command described it as the most significant long-term security threat in his […]

ASP in Chicago: Climate Change and Global Security

Chicago Council on Global Affairs Conference Center 130 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Join ASP CEO, BGen. Stephen Cheney, and Associate Professor, Department of Geophysical Science, University of Chicago, Dr. Elisabeth Moyer for an in-depth discussion on climate change's impact on global security.

Hill Briefing: Climate Change and the Risks to National Security

Dirksen Senate Building Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, United States

  A full recap of the event is available here.   On April 27th, senior national security experts Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, USN (Ret.), Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret.), and Brigadier General David McGinnis, USA (Ret.) will discuss military planning for climate change and how Congress can support the Department of Defense in preparing for a changing […]

Emerging Global Threats: Effects of Climate Change on US Military Operations at Home and Abroad

NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 West Jones Street, WRAL 3D Theater , Raleigh

Join Dr. David W Titley Rear Admiral USN (ret), and Brigadier General Stephen Cheney USMC (ret) for a discussion moderated by WRAL’s Greg Fishel on how the U.S. military is preparing to deal with climate disruption and what that means for both our national and global security.

Clean Energy: Bolstering our National Security at Home and Abroad

Credit Suisse 1 Madison Ave, New York, NY, United States

Date September 19, 2017 Time 5:00pm – 6:30pm Location Credit Suisse, 1 Madison Avenue, New York, NY   While the military clearly recognizes the threat of climate change to our national and global security, they are also one of the largest users of fossil fuel in the world. These concerns, combined with the vulnerability of bases […]

Resource Resiliency for National Security in a Changing Environment

Join us for a discussion with Lieutenant General Norman Seip USAF (Ret.), and our distinguished panel of experts on how energy security and climate resiliency impacts our national and global security, why this matters to the military, and why this should matter to the business community and citizens in Arizona.

Military Readiness in a Changing World

Join us on November 30th, 2017 at 10:30am as we discuss the range of security threats posed by climate change, whether these regulations may ease those threats, and how we can build further resiliency and security into the future.

Preparing for the Future: Climate Change and National Security

Dickinson College Stern Great Room, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join the American Security Project's Dr. David Titley, Rear Admiral USN (Ret) on Monday, March 26th, 2018 for a lively discussion on the national security threats posed by climate change.

National Security Impacts of Climate Change

Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME, United States

Join us on Thursday, April 5th from 7-8:30 in Portland, ME for a discussion on how climate change will impact America’s national security and what measures Congress and the Defense Department will need to take to address these concerns.

First to Respond: The Military in the Age of Climate Change

Hilton Charlotte City Center 222 E. 3rd Street, Charlotte, NC, United States

Join ASP's Brigadier General Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret.) in Charlotte, North Carolina for a discussion on how the U.S. military is preparing to deal with climate disruption and what that means for both our national and global security.

Sea Level Rise & Security in South Carolina – Implications for Military and Civilian Communities

“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 […]

Protecting the Homeland – The Rising Costs of Inaction on Climate Change

Quaker Station 135 South Broadway Street, Akron, OH, United States

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.

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Migration and Security in the Age of Climate Change

American Security Project 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

National Security Impacts of Climate Change on the Military & North Carolina

Battleship North Carolina 1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

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 […]

Seattle: Climate Change and National Security Event

University of Washington HUB, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, United States

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 […]

Climate Change and National Security: Protecting the Integrity of Threat Assessments

Atlantic Council 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

Webinar: Impacts of Climate Change on U.S. National Security

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. […]

Climate and Security in Southeast Asia

American Security Project 1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

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.

National Security Implications of Climate Change in Florida

Zoom Discussion

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.

Military Base Resilience in Tampa Bay

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 […]

Turning The Tide: National Security Risks in the Face of Sea Level Rise

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?

Investing in Infrastructure – How Infrastructure Plays a Role in U.S. National Security

Zoom Discussion

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.

How the United Kingdom is Decarbonizing Defense & Adapting to Climate Change

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 […]

Going, Going, Green: Winning a Global Skills Revolution

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.

Climate Change Impacts on National Security in South Florida

Florida International University 11200 SW 8TH ST, MIAMI, FL, United States

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 […]

The Cost of Climate Change & Benefits of Action

The Blue Moon Taproom - Waterside District 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA, United States

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.

Green Trade – Aligning Policy and Climate Goals

Through trade policy, policymakers can build environmentally sustainable supply chains, incentivize renewable energy investment, and make the green economy a profitable pursuit.

The War in Ukraine and Energy Security and Energy Market Disruption

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 […]

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Electrification

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 Shift from Gas to Grid: A Roundtable on Transportation Electrification in Rural Communities

Parkview at Cascades 414 E Bloxham St., Tallahassee, Florida

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.

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Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: AgTech

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.

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hard to Abate Sectors

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. 

Sustainability in the Steel City: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Climate Wins

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.

Climate as National Security: Considerations for the Climate Conversation

Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia

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.

Inflation Reduction Act at Year-One: Impacts and Opportunities for West Virginia

University of Charleston Erma Byrd Gallery, 2300 MacCorkle Avenue., SE Charleston, WV, United States

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 at Pittsburgh Earth Day’s Wild Earth Festival

Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium 7370 Baker Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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. 

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