Australia’s Climate Security
CPD’s research has also examined another critical aspect of climate change – the implications for Australia’s national security. Our agenda-setting report The Longest Conflict(2015)revealed that Australia has lagged key allies in preparing for the security and defence impacts of climate change. This work contributed directly to the 2016 Defence White Paper’s acknowledgement that climate change has national security consequences. In April 2017, we hosted visiting US expert Sherri Goodman, representatives from the ADF and senior stakeholders to discuss the latest developments on climate security – including signs that these issues are being taken more seriously at the highest levels within Defence. Beyond our borders, CPD is promoting regional cooperation on climate-induced displacement through the ADFM, and more effective climate security partnerships with our allies, including by participating in two climate security working groups internationally.
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Australia’s Climate Security – U.S. Expert on Climate Change and National Security | ROUNDTABLE | April 2017
communications - April 2017
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Fellow Ian Dunlop calls for political-climate honesty and responsibility
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Defence White Paper marks a step forward in climate security debate
communications - March 2016
After much deliberation and delay the Turnbull Government released its Defence White Paper on 25 February 2016. Initial reactions to the White Paper from security experts and the media focused on spending promises,...
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