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for approaching initial analysis of climate change
risks. Through analysis of current-state conditions in
SOUTHCOM, Colonel Kirk recommends that GCC’s
employ a combination of leader engagement, technical water resources advising along with recommendations to partner nations on the multiple sources of
climate change adaptation funding. In all cases, these
efforts must proceed with interagency unity of effort
foremost in mind.
This monograph is a timely and thorough work
that will serve as a ready reference for senior leaders
and joint staff officers charged with assessing climate
change implications to theater campaign plans. Efforts to reduce the destabilizing impacts of projected
climate change will support long-term humanitarian assistance/disaster response (HA/DR) readiness
as well as aid the GCC’s efforts to be the Partner of
Choice with nations in their area of operations.

Daniel A. Pinnell
COL, U.S. Army
Director
Peacekeeping and Stability
Operations Institute

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