During the day of December 9th, 2010, took place (at the U.S. Center 2010 Cancun) a conference that discussed the national security implications of climate change. Lt. Col. Paul Schimpf (U.S. Department of Defense) made the presentations.
The first guest who spoke was Amanda Dory (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States of America). She talked about how the U.S. see the future of security environment. She also mentioned the impact suffered by Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rear Admiral David Titley (U.S. Department of Defense) said that the answer lies in the oceans. "At the top Navy believes that climate change is real, they have impact on national security and we must take action," said Rear Admiral Titley. He spoke about regional cooperation on security, about working with NOAA and NASA and also noted that leadership has a major impact.
Dr. Jeff Marqusee (U.S. Defense Department) spoke about the Department of Defense installations, stating that they are critical. He also spoke about the plan for military installations, which has three components: developing a decision framework, impact of climate change and climate change adaptation plan. Dr. Marqusee presentation showed that the south-east and south-west are critical areas to U.S. facilities. At the end of the presentation he spoke about the vulnerabilities of the installations : building infrastructure, training and testing lands, stressed ecosystems and the military mission capability.
BGEN Juan Ayala said that U.S. trade with Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean next year will exceed that of Japan and Europe. He also said that the United States help its partners, preparing them for a disaster situation, a process carried out by humanitarian assistance and exchange of information with countries in the Western Hemisphere in terms of climate change. Finally, BGEN Ayala (who worked in Africa and Eastern Europe) said that "we are always prepared for changes."
APMR launched a question (Antarctica represents an important environmental and international security issue. There are many countries claiming the continent. Is the U.S. or will the U.S. Federal Government prepare new strategies regarding the impact of climate change on national and international security and what impact will have these on the U.S. foreign policies?) who answered by the Counter Admiral Titley. He said that is was a great question, but "the Defense Department will follow the leadership of the State Department regarding this issue."
The first guest who spoke was Amanda Dory (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States of America). She talked about how the U.S. see the future of security environment. She also mentioned the impact suffered by Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rear Admiral David Titley (U.S. Department of Defense) said that the answer lies in the oceans. "At the top Navy believes that climate change is real, they have impact on national security and we must take action," said Rear Admiral Titley. He spoke about regional cooperation on security, about working with NOAA and NASA and also noted that leadership has a major impact.
Dr. Jeff Marqusee (U.S. Defense Department) spoke about the Department of Defense installations, stating that they are critical. He also spoke about the plan for military installations, which has three components: developing a decision framework, impact of climate change and climate change adaptation plan. Dr. Marqusee presentation showed that the south-east and south-west are critical areas to U.S. facilities. At the end of the presentation he spoke about the vulnerabilities of the installations : building infrastructure, training and testing lands, stressed ecosystems and the military mission capability.
BGEN Juan Ayala said that U.S. trade with Latin America, Central America and the Caribbean next year will exceed that of Japan and Europe. He also said that the United States help its partners, preparing them for a disaster situation, a process carried out by humanitarian assistance and exchange of information with countries in the Western Hemisphere in terms of climate change. Finally, BGEN Ayala (who worked in Africa and Eastern Europe) said that "we are always prepared for changes."
APMR launched a question (Antarctica represents an important environmental and international security issue. There are many countries claiming the continent. Is the U.S. or will the U.S. Federal Government prepare new strategies regarding the impact of climate change on national and international security and what impact will have these on the U.S. foreign policies?) who answered by the Counter Admiral Titley. He said that is was a great question, but "the Defense Department will follow the leadership of the State Department regarding this issue."
