Briefer April 2024
Geoengineering and Climate Change in an Age of Disinformation and Strategic Competition
Discussions should not siphon resources or political capital from continuing the transition away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible.
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CCS Director Testifies Before US Senate and UK Parliament on Climate Security
This week CCS Director Erin Sikorsky testified before the US Senate Budget Committee in a hearing, “Budgeting for the Storm: Climate Change and the Costs to National Security,” and the UK House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee as part of its inquiry into climate security.
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April 2024 Update: Military Responses to Climate Hazards (MiRCH) Tracker
In April 2024, the Military Responses to Climate Hazards (MiRCH) identified 11 countries where militaries deployed in response to climate hazards, including China, Greece, Russia, Zambia, and elsewhere. The tracker documented 16 incidents in total, with deployments responding to floods, droughts, heat, and wildfires.
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A Livable Climate Needs Help From Youth; the U.S. Can Foster It
Young people have one of the largest stakes in climate decisions made today, for they face the lasting environmental consequences of climate change — and the consequent threats to peace and security.
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Welcome Elements of the New US Policy Update on Dual Use Research of Concern and Pandemic-Potential Pathogens
The new policy is a monumental step in the right direction on an incredibly challenging topic.
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Supporting Follow-Up Screening for Flagged Nucleic Acid Synthesis Orders
Affordable and accessible nucleic acid synthesis raises biosecurity concerns: some sequences can be used to reconstruct pathogen genomes or engineer dangerous biological agents, and it’s necessary to ensure those sequences are not misused.
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Event Summary: CCS-Nexus25-ICRC World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings Side Event
The event brought together leaders from government, international financial institutions (IFIs), civil society, and multilateral organizations.