Erin Sikorsky is Director of the Center for Climate and Security (CCS), USA. Previously, Erin served on the US National Intelligence Council (NIC) and in the US intelligence community for over a decade. She is an adjunct professor at George Mason University, USA, and a visiting fellow at University of Pennsylvania's Perry World House.
Introduction
A Note on Climate Science, Definitions, and Climate Attribution
Part I How Climate Change Reshapes the Battlefield
Chapter 1: Before the Fight: Climate Change Effects on Readiness
Chapter 2: Today's Challenges: Climate Hazards Impact Existing Areas of
Concern
Chapter 3: Tomorrow's Concerns: Climate Change Creates New Missions
Part II: How Militaries Are Responding
Chapter 4: Same Mission, New Tools: Bringing Mitigation and Adaptation into
Existing Strategy
Chapter 5: New Missions, New Tools: An Updated Understanding of Military
Purpose
Chapter 6: A Country Apart: United States
Chapter 7: Working Across Borders: International Alliances and Institutions
Part III: Key Gaps and Opportunities
Chapter 8: What Are Militaries Missing?
Chapter 9: Questions for the Future: Challenging Key Assumptions
Chapter 10: Concluding Thoughts
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Index
