Building Resilience: Closing the Climate Knowledge Gap in the US Military

Feb 12, 2025 | Emily Pesicka
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Climate change is a “threat multiplier” that intensifies existing vulnerabilities, disrupts operations, and introduces new security risks. While the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has made progress in addressing climate risks through energy modernization, infrastructure resilience, and strategic planning, a critical gap remains: comprehensive climate education for warfighters. This gap limits the military’s ability to adapt to the evolving security challenges of climate change.