Military Preparedness for Climate Change

The military is increasingly acknowledging climate change as a significant threat, comparable to past geopolitical issues like the Cold War. With warming temperatures occurring at an alarming rate, governments, particularly the Pentagon, have been studying climate impacts since the 1950s, indicating a long-standing recognition of the issue's severity. As military operations depend on stable environments, failure to address climate change could jeopardize troop safety and operational readiness. This shift highlights the necessity for military strategies to adapt to the changing climate to protect national security interests.