The Security and Sustainability Forum Hosting a Complimentary Webinar Series on Adaptation and National Security

The Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) announces its summer/fall free webinar series "Adapting to the National Security Threats from a Changing Climate". NOAA's Eileen Shea will moderate the first webinar on June 21st and, with a panel of experts, examine the threats to food, water, public health and economic impacts and how to plan adaptations at the national and local levels. End Quote

Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV (1888PressRelease) June 07, 2011 - The Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) has announced its summer and fall webinar lineup focusing on Adaptation and National Security.

SSF's Complimentary Adaptation and National Security Webinar Series is designed to assist managers, decision makers and professionals from government, industry and academia better understand and promote effective measures to adapt to the national security threats of a changing climate. Each 90 minute live session hosts a panel of experts in the field.

Session 1: Adaptation in a Changing Climate and Its Impact on National Security
Date: June 21, 2011 Time: 10:15 - 11:45 AM EST
An introduction to adaptation and the natural and socioeconomic impacts affecting the security of the nation and setting the stage for the remaining webinars in the series.

We have been experiencing extreme weather conditions including hurricanes, floods and heat. Whether the cause is manmade or natural, if persistent society must still be able to adjust and adapt to these extremes in ways that maintain economic vitality. The impacts on food and water supply and quality, public health, infrastructure and the economy could be as severe to society as any military threat. Learn more at this SSF webinar series.

Moderator Eileen Shea, Chief Climate Services and Monitoring Division National Climatic Data Center, NOAA and panel members: Rowan Douglas Chief Executive Officer, Global Analytics, Willis Re and Chairman, Willis Research Network Willis, Ltd., Missy Stults, Climate Programs Director, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability USA; and Lynne M. Carter, Ph.D., Associate Director, Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program and Coastal Sustainability Studio, Louisiana State University.

The SSF Adaptation and National Security Webinar Lineup
Following Eileen Shea's June introductory session, SSF will host the following monthly online sessions:

Session 2 - Adaptations to Protect the Nation's Food and Clean Water Supply;
Session 3 - Adaptations to Protect the Health of the Nation;
Session 4 - Adaptations to Protect the Nation's Physical Infrastructure; and
Session 5 - Adaptations to Maintain Economic Growth in a Changing Climate.

Check our website for the schedule, panelists and registration.
http://www.securityandsustainabilityforum.org

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