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June 15, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Leadership Council Releases New Report

The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Leadership Council has released a new report that calls upon leaders to support implementation of the National Ocean Policy. America’s Ocean Future: Ensuring Healthy Oceans to Support a Vibrant Economy identifies four fundamental components that … Continue reading

April 11, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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Climate Change and Public Health

Recently CIOCS explored ideas about Managing the Risks Associated with Climate Change. The American Medical Association has recently released a statement about their recent research and meetings discussing the impacts of climate change on public health. In the report, they … Continue reading

April 1, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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Learning from the Tsunami in Japan

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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Playing Games with Climate Change

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

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