Climate Threats and Military Responses: Sherri Goodman on Global Security in the 21st Century

In this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean podcast, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein speak with Sherry Goodman, former Pentagon Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, about her new book 'Threat Multiplier Climate Military Leadership in the Fight for Global Security.' Goodman elaborates on the intersection of climate change and national security, emphasizing the concept of climate as a 'threat multiplier' that exacerbates global instability. The conversation covers the evolution of military strategies to incorporate environmental stewardship, the impacts of climate change on military operations, and the importance of resilience and preparedness. Goodman also discusses the geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, the role of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the need for a climate-informed defense strategy. With an upcoming election, the discussion underscores the significance of leadership in addressing climate threats.

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Learn how to navigating ocean policies with Mark Spalding

https://bluefront.org/podcast/navigating-ocean-policies-with-mark-spalding-diving-into-the-impact-of-elections-on-our-waters/

Dive into the impact of elections on our waters. 

Jim Hanson is Chief Editor for the Middle East Forum : https://www.meforum.org/jim-hanson

Author of several books including “Winning the Second Civil War - Without Firing a Shot” and “Cut Down the Black Flag - A Plan to Defeat ISIS”.

Rescue Warriors

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312628147/rescuewarriors

The United States Coast Guard has rescued over 1.1 million people.

Rear Admiral, Ann C. Phillips, US Navy (Ret.): https://www.maritime.dot.gov/office-administrator/key-personnel/rear-admiral-ann-c-phillips-us-navy-ret

As head of the Maritime Administration, Phillips advises and assists the Secretary of Transportation on commercial maritime matters.

Leon E. Panetta- Former Secretary of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/article/602799/

23rd Secretary of Defense — led the agency and managed human intelligence and open source collection programs on behalf of the intelligence community. 

The Center for Climate & Security: https://climateandsecurity.org/

The greater the impact of climate change, the greater our awareness of the security challenges it’s leaving in its wake.

Tyndall Air Force Base: https://www.tyndall.af.mil/

Admiral James Foggo III: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_G._Foggo_III

A retired United States Navy admiral who last served as commander of United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples.

Former Secretary of Defense Mattis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Mattis

United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019.

Michael Sfraga: https://www.state.gov/biographies/michael-sfraga/

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF THE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS

Secretary Lloyd Austin: tyndall.af.mil/About/Civil-Service-Employment/

Current United States Secretary of Defense.

Deputy Secretary of Defense - Kathleen H. Hicks: https://www.defense.gov/About/Deputy-Secretary-of-Defense/

She served as senior vice president and director of the international security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Threat Multiplier - Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security: https://islandpress.org/books/threat-multiplier

Blue Frontier: www.bluefront.org

Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild.

Inland Ocean Coalition: www.inlandoceancoalition.org

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