HyWatts’ Post

#saveoceansforasafeearth webinar outcomes (contd) Rupal K. pens her thoughts for the youth to take the discussion forward. Continuing.... 7. Innovate for Ocean Health. Sherri Goodman pointed out the alarming changes in ocean conditions and the need for innovative solutions. Youth can engage in scientific research, technological innovation, and policy advocacy to address issues like ocean acidification, rising temperatures, and pollution. await her book Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security available for preorder at https://a.co/d/8R8oyQx 8. Promote Equitable Access to Ocean Resources. Christian Bueger concept of "Blue Justice" emphasizes fair distribution of ocean benefits. Young leaders can advocate for policies that ensure equitable access to ocean resources for all, particularly for marginalized and coastal communities. 9. Address the Impact of Climate Change on Maritime Infrastructure. Rolerick Sobers discussed the vulnerability of maritime infrastructure to climate change. Young engineers and planners can work on designing resilient infrastructure and adaptive strategies to protect coastal areas from sea-level rise and extreme weather events. 10. Engage in Global Governance. Christian Bueger called for a holistic approach to ocean governance. Young global citizens must engage in international platforms, contribute to policy-making processes, and hold leaders accountable for sustainable ocean management. see his book co-authored with Tim Edmunds https://lnkd.in/gSn-fgPr As the future custodians of the planet, young people have a critical role to play in addressing the challenges facing our oceans. By taking these recommendations to heart, we can drive positive change and ensure the health and sustainability of our oceans for generations to come. #LISD #SAMDES #Trebuchet #RSS #Tufts #climatechange #oceansgovernance #Highseastreaty #maritimesecurity #sealevelrise #bluejustice #wilsoncenter #copenhagenuniversity #nairobiuniversity #wilsoncenter #bristoluniversity

The annual World Climate and Security Report of the International Military Council on Climate and Security has just been released. Together with colleagues from The Center for Climate and Security Planetary Security Initiative and IRIS - Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques we HCSS - The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies have been working on a report focused on military innovation that can support climate-proofing of NATO militaries. The chapter that Irina Patrahau and I worked on, titled “The evolving character of war: Leveraging technological innovation in a changing operational environment” takes the first steps toward an inclusive analysis of the future of warfare that integrates considerations of military decarbonization in the broader scope of technological, geopolitical, and security trends that affect military operations, including climate change. With special thanks to our contributors: Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE Laura Birkman Davis H. Ellison, Tom Draaijer and Miriam Sainato The report can be accessed below!

The Outer Banks of North Carolina are setting up to be the scene of a climate experiment for ocean-based carbon removal. A mineral called olivine, could enhance the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere. @Vesta is now the first company with a federal permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deploy a stand-alone carbon removal test in U.S. waters. Ocean-based carbon removal is an emerging area worth following as it has the potemtial to make important climate contributions in the future. #CarbonRemoval #BlueEconomy https://lnkd.in/g_hg4xUh

Ukraine war has the carbon footprint of Belgium In Ukraine, colleagues have begun the colossal task of adding up all the above factors and more in order to calculate the carbon effects of Russia’s invasion. This work is revolutionary as it attempts to do the very difficult task of accounting for the emissions of war in almost real time. Missile in roadside An unexploded missile in Ukraine, April 2022. Drop of Light / shutterstock These researchers estimate the carbon footprint of the first year of the war to be in the region of 120 million tonnes of CO₂e. That’s roughly the annual emissions of Belgium. Ammunition and explosives alone for around 2 million tonnes of CO₂e in that period – equal to almost 1 billion beef steaks (150g), or 13 billion kilometres of driving. A focus on conflict emissions is particularly timely given the Ukraine and Israel-Gaza wars, but also because of draft legislation concerning the 27 legal principles on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts (Perac) that was passed by the UN general assembly in December 2022. While Perac is a major step forward, it still has little to say about greenhouse gas emissions during conflict. Governments should adhere to their obligations to transparent and accurate reporting of military emissions. People are beginning to link armed conflict, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental protection, but the topic remains under-reported and unresearched – it’s time to shine a spotlight on this hidden aspect of war. https://lnkd.in/gvcJ3BAK

Fascinating read about the impact of climate on modern-day technology, operations and tactics in the subsurface domain https://lnkd.in/eamP_5TP 

'The planet-warming emissions generated during the first two months of the war in Gaza were greater than the annual carbon footprint of more than 20 of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, new research reveals. ...The analysis, which is yet to be peer reviewed, includes CO2 from aircraft missions, tanks and fuel from other vehicles, as well as emissions generated by making and exploding the bombs, artillery and rockets. It does not include other planet-warming gases such as methane. Almost half the total CO2 emissions were down to US cargo planes flying military supplies to Israel.' Further to this, gold and other ‘critical’ minerals are important in military defence and weapons. According to the Transnational Institute, the world’s military produce at least 5.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions which is more than the total emissions of Japan and double the worldwide civil aviation sector. Yet there is no requirement for countries to provide data on their military emissions. We need the fossil fuel and rare earth mineral reliant militaries to be held accountable – dropping bombs is not eco-friendly. https://lnkd.in/ghRCy-sS

WORLD CLIMATE AND SECURITY REPORT 2024 With climate impacts accelerating and the energy transition underway, militaries are increasingly considering the carbon footprint of their operations, infrastructure, and supply chains. Today, though there are gaps in measuring, reporting, and reducing these emissions, many countries already have initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint and improve the efficiency of their militaries. This report analyzes the urgency of climate change for militaries and explores how military research and innovation might enable both emissions reduction and greater resilience of infrastructure and operations to climate impacts while improving the self-sufficiency of military units and facilities. While the report should be useful to militaries around the world, its recommendations focus on NATO member state militaries. https://lnkd.in/engxsd-6

In March 2024, Texas National Security Review published a paper, titled "Climate Change and Military Power: Hunting for Submarines in the Warming Ocean", that describes the potential impacts of #climatechange on submarine detection and other #military implications. The combination of global warming and the development of new technologies could alter drastically the way #submarines are conceived as a strategic asset for the military. Read the full paper, which provides detailed insights and assessments on the impact of the climate crisis on military operations. https://lnkd.in/dqnkQTsf

The new Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability Science and Technology (CRESST) Strategy outlines the considerations in developing science and technology solutions for Arctic and northern-specific defence and security challenges posed by climate change.   Examples include researching infrastructure solutions that produce less greenhouse gas and are adapted to arctic conditions and making it easier for the Canadian Armed Forces to better support northern communities, including through the provision of search and rescue.   Read the full strategy: https://lnkd.in/eMz8J-Ej #ArcticScience #DefenceScience