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Strategic Influence

Armed forces, too, must help fight climate change

John Coyne and Tariqul Hasan Rifat
10 May 2024
7 min
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Military emissions, comprising 5.5% globally, remain unmeasured and unaddressed in climate agreements.

Summary

  1. Conflicts and military expansion, including China's, heighten emissions.
  2. Military impacts extend to carbon-intensive infrastructure like blast walls.
  3. Balancing national security with emissions transparency is crucial.
  4. Implementing clean technologies is essential for maintaining mission readiness.
READ: Armed forces, too, must help fight climate change

References

  • Media Check: The STRATEGIST Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI Australian Commonwealth-owned independent, think tank: HIGH CREDIBILITY
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC

     
 

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