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CNA Holds Inaugural Innovation Day—Shaping the Future Through Research

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On December 4, CNA hosted its first ever Innovation Day, which showcased some of CNA’s most innovative self-funded public release research and gave the more than 100 government leaders and researchers in attendance a chance to engage directly with analysts leading those projects.

displays covered more than 20 studies under CNA’s Innovation Incubator, or CNAi 2 , from Ecosystem Mapping for Climate Change to Modeling Cyber Force Commander Decisions. “CNA’s Innovation Incubator

PRC Activities in Africa Critical Infrastructure and Mining

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An overview of the PRC’s critical infrastructure investments in African nations, with an emphasis on the mining industry.

points to a larger paradox within the critical minerals industry in Africa. Although exploitation of these resources on a global level is essential to implement climate change mitigation strategies

Russia Assumes Arctic Council Chairmanship Amid Regional Tensions

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Senior officials from Arctic countries and indigenous leaders met in Reykjavik, Iceland, for the 12th Ministerial of the Arctic Council. At the meeting, Russia succeeded Iceland as council chair.

for its two-year leadership post of this important Arctic governance body amid growing concerns about regional militarization and climate change. The new role for Russia could herald opportunities ... , emphasizing Arctic States’ unique position to promote responsible governance in the region, and asserting the importance of immediately addressing climate change in the Arctic.” (Full text of the declaration ... four priorities : “the Arctic inhabitants, including indigenous peoples; environmental protection and climate change; social and economic growth; further strengthening the Arctic Council.” The first

cna talks: The Impact Of Extreme Weather On Vulnerable Populations

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Climate change increases the frequency, severity, and cost of extreme weather events. However, these events are not felt by everyone equally. Existing inequalities in our society exasperate the risks for vulnerable populations. In this episode, Leola Abrahams and Mark Roberts discuss how extreme weather events impact older adults and Native Americans and how protecting our most vulnerable populations protects everyone. 

The Impact Of Extreme Weather On Vulnerable Populations Climate change increases the frequency, severity, and cost of extreme weather events. However, these events are not felt by everyone equally. Existing inequalities in our society exasperate the risks for vulnerable populations. In this episode, Leola Abrahams and Mark Roberts discuss how extreme weather events impact older adults ... of CNA’s  Center for Vulnerable Population Protection . She focuses on climate change, emergency management, public health, and justice reform. Leola is a senior communications practitioner with over 20

China’s Thirsty Chips

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China’s drive for self-reliance in the semiconductor industry is challenged by shortages of clean water, and semiconductor fabs exacerbate China’s water problems.

. Pollution and Climate Change Add to China’s Water Woes Pollution of groundwater also remains a serious problem, despite a policy effort to improve water quality in China. In 2022, the percentage of groundwater unsuitable for industrial use increased from 20.6 to 22.4 percent, according to China Water Risk, a Hong Kong nonprofit. Even in areas that traditionally had adequate water, climate change ... an “ecological civilization” and lead “a global green industrial revolution,” but climate change creates an unpredictable environment that resists his efforts at control. Xi has continued and enhanced

cna talks: Chinese Arctic Investment, Part II

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The second of a two-part episode on the podcast CNA Talks discusses China’s Arctic investment and laws in Arctic nations to regulate foreign direct investment.

General's Corps as an international law attorney and military planner. Cara Thuringer is a research specialist at CNA with expertise in environmental analysis, water resource management, climate change ... transition of advanced energy; changing water stress and its influence on conflict, and decreasing Arctic Sea ice due to climate change. ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle

cna talks: Chinese Arctic Investment, Part I

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The first of a two-part episode on the podcast CNA Talks discusses China’s Arctic investment and laws in Arctic nations to regulate foreign direct investment.

Corps as an international law attorney and military planner. Cara Thuringer is a research specialist at CNA with expertise in environmental analysis, water resource management, climate change studies ... transition of advanced energy; changing water stress and its influence on conflict; and decreasing Arctic Sea ice due to climate change. ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact

cna talks: Hurricane Harvey Recovery

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As initial search and rescue operations in Houston shift to long-term recovery efforts, three CNA experts discuss the various challenges Houston will face based on their experiences with large-scale disaster recovery efforts.  Monica Giovachino moderates as Jason McNamara and Dawn Thomas share perspectives gathered from years of experience working at FEMA and studying disaster response, including major concerns from housing and mass care to considering important questions for federal and local agencies as one of America’s largest cities begins to recover and rebuild.

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The US Advances its Pacific Partnership Strategy in Micronesia

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April Herlevi examines recent agreements between the US and Pacific Island nations and how they fit into the country’s Pacific Partnership Strategy.

that it is “a committed partner to the Pacific.” Across Micronesia, there is a clear consensus on some issues, such as climate change , but Micronesian countries and territories do not hold monolithic ... policy organization.” Third, it states that the US will help build resiliency in the region  to “combat the climate crisis.” The fourth and final objective is “to fully empower the Pacific” through ... threats, climate impact, and Compact migration.” On 9 June, US House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman and Ranking Member Raúl Grijalva announced

How Does Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Affect AFRICOM?

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Pamela Faber examines how the Russia-Ukraine war amplifies pre-existing crises in Africa by reducing food, energy and financial security on the continent.

hardship upon hardship. The Horn of Africa and the Sahel specifically are at greater risk of food insecurity from climate change, export restrictions and stockpiling, and both areas are also seeing ... African countries are facing a trifecta of ongoing COVID-19 effects, food scarcity and the climate crisis. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres amplified this message, highlighting the war in Ukraine’s