Threat Multiplier: Climate Change and National Security

Climate change isn’t just an environmental crisis—it’s a national security threat. Today, we’re diving into how climate change affects global stability and military preparedness. From extreme weather events to rising infectious diseases, the military has long recognized climate change as a “threat multiplier” with profound geopolitical consequences.

Join us as we talk with Sherri Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center and Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security. In her new book, Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security, she explores how military leaders are adapting to a rapidly changing world and why protecting planetary health is essential to protecting national security.

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You can read more about Sherri Goodman’s book here: https://islandpress.org/books/threat-multiplier#desc 

Healthy Climate America is produced by Lucy Walker. Our podcast interns are Isaias Segui and Mathilda Tataw. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.