April 1, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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While the recent earthquake off the coast of Japan and subsequent tsunami cannot be linked directly to climate change, the aftermath provides important lessons for the countries worldwide regarding climate-induced disasters. As Christopher Mims at Grist points out: “Melting ice … Continue reading
March 4, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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The online game, Global Warning, was recently launched in January 2011 by the National Security Journalism Initiative. It presents a fun and interesting way to learn about the human security implications of climate change, and the difficult decisions that policy … Continue reading
February 28, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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Recently, UN Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres linked current unrest in areas like the Middle East and North Africa to the effects of climate change, such as drought, short water supplies and decreased crop yields. Ms. Figueres stated, “It is alarming … Continue reading
February 9, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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Recently, we’ve been hearing more about how recent extreme weather can contribute to a global food crisis. While it’s difficult to attribute any one major weather event to climate change, Paul Krugman reminds us that it’s necessary to examine the … Continue reading