Climate Change as a National Security Issue
“We assess that climate change will increasingly exacerbate risks to U.S. national security interests as the physical impacts increase and geopolitical tensions mount about how to respond to the challenge.”
Pat lecturing on climate change at the SOUTHCOM security conference, 2023
In the world of national security, Pat was ahead of the curve when it came to studying climate change, developing the first course on climate change for any DOD regional academic center. Offered twice in 2023, his two-week course brought together 50 senior practitioners from 25 Latin American and African countries to study climate change and environmental security.
Pat also supports broader efforts to improve climate literacy by conducting research and publishing reports on the topic. A sought-after lecturer on this subject, he frequently leads working groups in regional conferences on the effects of climate change, along with mitigation and adaptation efforts countries must make to manage the problems.
Pat's climate change specializations include:
Helping security organizations understand the threat
Training, education, and workshops
Curriculum building
Research and writing
For a complete list of Pat's speaking topics, visit his presentations page. To view his CV, click here. And to inquire about Pat's availability, contact him here.