The Climate Briefing - Episode 3: Climate Change and National Security

Episode 3: Climate Change and National Security

04/29/20 • 39 min

Extreme weather, rising sea levels and a melting Arctic - the effects of climate change are posing an increasingly large threat to national security worldwide. In this episode the team explore the implications of climate change for national security, and how the defence establishment is incorporating environmental concerns into its military planning.

Anna speaks to Neil Morisetti about the threats posed by climate change, before Ben asks Patricia Lewis how militaries and international organisations are adapting to these threats.

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Credits:

Speakers: Neil Morisetti, Patricia Lewis

Hosts: Anna Aberg, Ben Horton

Sound Editor: Jamie Reed

Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

Anna speaks to Neil Morisetti about the threats posed by climate change, before Ben asks Patricia Lewis how militaries and international organisations are adapting to these threats.

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Credits:

Speakers: Neil Morisetti, Patricia Lewis

Hosts: Anna Aberg, Ben Horton

Sound Editor: Jamie Reed

Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

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Episode 2: European Climate Ambitions

The Climate Briefing returns with interviews on European approaches to climate action, and the role that business can play in achieving the Paris Agreement goals.

Johanna and Ben are joined in the studio by two guests; Imke Lubbeke, Head of EU Climate and Energy Policy at the WWF, and Jen Austin, Policy Director of the We Mean Business coalition.

Please note: this episode was recorded prior to the postponement of COP26 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Read the Meeting Summary:

Climate Ambition in Europe and its Potential Global Impact

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Credits:

Speakers: Imke Lubbeke, Jen Austin

Hosts: Johanna Tilkanen, Ben Horton

Sound Editor: Jamie Reed

Recorded and produced at Chatham House.

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Episode 4: Coronavirus and Climate Change

In this bonus episode Tim Benton, Director of the Energy, Environment and Resources Programme at Chatham House, speaks to Anna about the environmental implications of COVID-19.

How might manmade pressures on the environment have contributed to the emergence of the virus? What are the environmental impacts of the virus-driven economic slowdown? And how can we rebuild society in a more sustainable way in the wake of this crisis?

Read the BBC article:

Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals?

Read the Expert Comment:

Emerging Lessons from COVID-19

Credits:

Speaker: Tim Benton

Host: Anna Aberg

Producer: Ben Horton

Sound Editor: Jamie Reed

Recorded and produced by Chatham House