On the Record: Climate Change as a Security Risk According to U.S. Administration Officials | The Center for Climate & Security
On the Record: Climate Change as a Security Risk According to U.S. Administration Officials
May 20, 2013 by Caitlin Werrell and Francesco Femia
Obama_Bush_and_ClintonUnder both Republican and Democratic Administrations, leaders in the U.S. foreign policy and national security establishment have recognized the security risks of climate change, and have become increasingly active in arguing for a response commensurate to the threat. Below is a sampling of statements, and actions, regarding the security risks of climate change, by some of our current and past foreign policy and national security leaders. This is by no means a complete list, but it is a good reminder that climate change is far more than an environmental concern. See Jill Fitzsimmons’ post from last year for more.



