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Climate Security
Addressing the national security and operational challenges in a changing world
Focus Areas
Our Impact
APL is bringing all of its core competencies to bear on this critical challenge area, assembling top experts from a variety of scientific fields and partners to explore strategic opportunities to protect our operations in a changing world.
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Climate Intelligence
Identifying threats, enabling informed planning, and developing early warning systems
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Operational Resilience
Adapting and maintaining a resilient force that meets the coming demand and scope for military operations
Featured Work
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Accelerating Air Quality Forecasts
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Advancing Biomanufacturing for National Security
![ISC researchers Elizabeth Reilly and Jason Lee apply mathematical models to understand how different shocks impact food security.](/sites/default/files/2023-10/Project-AI-Climate.jpg)
AI for Climate Intelligence
Event Highlights
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2024 Atlantic Coastal Resilience Workshop Event Recap
In May 2024, APL hosted the Atlantic Coastal Resilience Workshop, bringing together close to 100 members of academia, industry, government, and nonprofits to forge a path forward in strategic development of coastal resilience in the Atlantic region.
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Third National Workshop on Environmental DNA
Hosted by APL and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, the 3rd National Workshop on Environmental DNA served as a mechanism to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss eDNA technologies, newly released national strategies, and implementation priorities.
![Admiral James Stavridis delivers the keynote address at APL's RFF 2023](/sites/default/files/2023-06/Cover-RFF-2023-Keynote.jpg)
Climate Change and National Security: Goals, Gaps, and Game Changers Research Frontiers Forum 2023
At the 2023 Research Frontiers Forum, APL assembled diverse thought leaders to discuss Climate Change and National Security: Goals. Gaps. Game Changers.
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Climate Science
Learn more about how APL is addressing the national security and operational challenges of a changing world.
Meet Our Experts
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Andrew Merkle Department Head, Research and Exploratory Development
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Marisa Hughes Assistant Program Manager, Human and Machine Intelligence
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Bobby Armiger Branch Supervisor, Exploratory Science
Learn more about Bobby ArmigerFor media inquiries, please contact the APL Public Affairs office.
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