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Home to 7 military installations, the state of Arizona plays a critical role in U.S. national security and these installations are at the forefront of our national security infrastructure. Arizona is also increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change; these defense installations are no exception. Scholars from the University of Arizona writing in the scientific journal Climate Services, argue that the Department of Defense is inclined to prioritize the near-term threats over the long-term, looming changes like climate change.
On November 16, the American Security Project and University of Arizona will convene a panel of experts to discuss the recently published research led by University of Arizona faculty on the effects of climate change at Department of Defense installations, including Fort Huachuca and the Barry Goldwater Ranges. The paper focuses on both the barriers and the opportunities for climate adaptation within DoD.
The event will highlight the nexus between climate resilience and national security in Arizona and why climate action in Southern Arizona is imperative for American national security. The panel discussion will feature report authors Dr. Gregg Garfin and Professor Katharine Jacobs, contributors to the Climate Services journal article, Lt Gen Norm Seip, USAF, (Ret.), and Rear Admiral David Titley, USN, (Ret.).