Sherri Goodman

Sherri Goodman, a national security and climate expert from the Woodrow Wilson Center, and Luke Coffey, a senior fellow specializing in NATO and Eurasia, join forces for a captivating discussion. They explore the alarming impact of climate change on Arctic geopolitics and security. Insightful debates reveal Greenland's evolving political landscape and China's ambitious maneuvers in the region. The duo emphasizes NATO's growing role in Arctic defense and the urgent need for the U.S. to strengthen its icebreaker fleet, all while navigating the complexities of international alliances.

Sherri Goodman, a climate change and defense expert, discusses the U.S. military's pivotal shift toward addressing climate change as a core part of national security. She highlights the evolution of the Department of Defense's climate initiatives, from the 2012 adaptation roadmap to contemporary strategies enhancing climate resilience. Goodman explains how extreme weather drives migration and conflict, and she emphasizes energy resilience within military operations. Explore her insights on the military's role in combating climate change and its implications for global stability.

Matthias Matthijs, a Europe expert at Johns Hopkins SAIS and CFR fellow; Eric Edelman, career diplomat and former ambassador; Sherri Goodman, Arctic security and climate defense specialist; Carla Sands, former U.S. ambassador to Denmark and foreign policy chair. They discuss Greenland’s strategic importance, allied trust and transatlantic damage, the framework deal’s contours, and how Europe may seek greater autonomy.

Sherri Goodman, Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, discusses her career at the intersection of climate change and national security. She explains the concept of 'threat multiplier' and how it reshaped Pentagon strategies. Goodman addresses concerns about military readiness versus environmental action, emphasizes the military's role in climate leadership, and outlines four key pillars for future climate action. A fascinating look at the nexus of climate and defense!

Sherri Goodman, the first Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Environmental Security, shares her extensive experience in navigating climate change and military strategy. She discusses the evolution of military responsibilities concerning environmental security, emphasizing climate change as a significant threat multiplier. Goodman reveals the U.S. military's role in disaster response and its changing training practices. She also reflects on bipartisan cooperation in national security and the challenges of managing environmental waste at nuclear facilities.