

Sherri Goodman
Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security; expert on the nexus of climate change and national security and author of Threat Multiplier.
Top 5 podcasts with Sherri Goodman
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Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 2min
Arctic Aggression: Talking Greenland, NATO and Climate Security in the Arctic
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.

Sep 24, 2024 • 39min
The U.S. Military is Taking the Fight to Climate Change
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.

Nov 1, 2025 • 55min
Lawfare Archive: ‘Threat Multiplier,’ Climate, and the Military with Sherri Goodman
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!

Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Chatter: The Military, Climate Change, and the Environment, with Sherri Goodman
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.

Oct 31, 2024 • 52min
Adapting to the Unpredictable: Climate’s Impact on Irregular Warfare
Sherri Goodman, a Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center and former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, joins Ambassador John Hennessey-Niland, a Professor at the Bush School and former U.S. Ambassador to Palau, to discuss the intersection of climate change and irregular warfare. They delve into how environmental shifts influence military strategies, the role of partnerships in addressing challenges, and the specific threats faced by Pacific island nations. Their insights highlight the urgent need for proactive climate security measures.


