National Security Implications of Climate Change for U.S. Naval Forces: Letter Report
The Naval Studies Board, part of the National Academies’ Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (DEPS), has released a letter report that is the first component of a study to assess the implications of climate change for the U.S. Naval Services. The report highlights issues that could have potential near-term impacts, impose a need for near-term awareness, or require near-term planning to ensure that longer-term naval capabilities are protected. DEPS, like TRB, is a division of the National Academies, which include the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council.
This Summary Last Modified On: 4/22/2011