The Collaborative Institute

Building Connections

June 30, 2011
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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Food Security and Climate Change

At CIOCS we are working to make connections between climate change, human security and the world’s oceans. Recently, there’s been plenty of news about our warming planet and the impact this has on food security, which relates directly to human … 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

June 23, 2010
by The Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate and Security (CIOCS)
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NOAA releases new State of the Coast Tool

Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched their new "State of the Coast" website, that functions as a tool for exploring the vast economic, social, and human welfare implications of unhealthy coastal systems. As stated by NOAA, this tool … Continue reading

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