The U.S. Department of Defense Adapts to Climate Change - The Podcast
In episode 189 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons attended the U.S. Department of Defense Climate Resilience Workshop in St. Louis, Missouri. The DoD extended an invitation to Doug to conduct interviews with key leaders within the DoD and their external partners who are actively involved in adaptation planning around military installations. The conference attracted over 900 experts specializing in adaptation. During the event, Doug had the opportunity to interview three Assistant Secretaries from the DoD, as well as representatives from prominent corporate partners like ICF and Deloitte. Additionally, he spoke with NGO partners such as Environmental Defense Fund and the National Wildlife Federation. The interviews shed light on the specific security challenges posed by climate change to our national defense. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how different organizations and companies engage with the DoD to develop effective resilience planning. Moreover, the interviews underscore the importance of robust adaptation planning to safeguard military readiness amidst the impacts of climate change.
Transcript for this episode available here. (Transcript was generated by AI so there are errors).
Experts interviewed (in order of appearance):
Brendan Owen, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment
Marissa McInnis, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Energy, Installations, and Environment
Brendan Owen, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment
Jessica Yllemo, Director, Climate Security Programs, American Security Project
Bruce Stein, Chief Scientist and Associate Vice President of the National Wildlife Federation
Michelle Lovejoy, Senior Manager, Climate Resilient Coasts & Watersheds North Carolina, Environmental Defense Fund
Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the United States Army Installations, Energy and Environment
Tahirih Linz, Business Development Director: Climate, Energy, Transportation, ICF
Josh Sawislak, Managing Director, Sustainability and Climate, Deloitte
Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Department of the Air Force
Katie Retka, Senior Planner state of Minnesota
Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here.
Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here!
Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter:
https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/
@usaadapts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/
All social media for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment
Links in this episode:
Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the United States Army Installations, Energy and Environment
The U.S. Department of Defense Climate Resilience Workshop Agenda
Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation: https://oldcc.gov/
Readiness and Environmental Protection and Integration Program: https://www.repi.mil/
The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment Climate Program: https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/eer/cr/cc/index.html
Department of Defense Climate Assessment Tool-Domestic version https://dodclimate.sec.usace.army.mil/dcat_conus_ak_hi
Department of Defense Climate Assessment Tool- International version: https://dodclimate.sec.usace.army.mil/overseas/
Mr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Department of the Air Force
National Wildlife Federation Climate Adaptation for DoD Natural Resource Managers
New climate data reveals warmer, wetter future for the US: In this new report, we use ICF’s cutting-edge climate risk analytics platform, ClimateSight, to crunch new internationally recognized climate data. We project warmer and wetter extreme weather in the future across the continental United States. In a worst-case scenario, Americans could experience on average up to 53 days with temperatures above 95° F and 3.5 inches of precipitation during extreme three-day precipitation events by midcentury.
National Climate Assessment webinar: In anticipation of the release of the 5th National Climate Assessment, which ICF helps the USGCRP implement, we hosted a webinar with the Director of the National Climate Assessment, Allison Crimmins, about the draft 5th National Climate Assessment and the impacts of climate change on regions across the country.
The ICF Climate Center: This is ICF’s hub for original, data-driven reports on climate change and lessons learned from our flagship climate work across the country. This is a free resource we offer to help organizations achieve their climate goals.
The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership
Follow on Apple Podcasts
Follow on Android
Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities:
If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here!
Now on Spotify!
List of Previous Guests on America Adapts
Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization!
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1
https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/
Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here!
The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leaders
https://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders
The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor
http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/
7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight it
https://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813
Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa
https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU
America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure! Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.”
Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts! Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible!
For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions
Write a review on Apple Podcasts !
America Adapts on Facebook!
Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group.
Check us out, we’re also on YouTube!
Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan
Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts
Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com
Doug Parsons