As natural disasters grow more frequent and severe, the Department of Defense (DoD) is at the forefront of a critical mission: safeguarding our nation’s military facilities from the escalating threats posed by climate change. Unprecedented and often catastrophic climate events impact regional stability, exacerbate environmental stressors and deplete vital resources, which in turn increases the demand on our military to respond to these crises.
Ensuring infrastructure resiliency is a foundational step towards an operationally and strategically prepared military, one that will ensure a secure future for America’s military against the unpredictable onslaught of climate change.