Climate Security

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.

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.

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.