Weathering the storm: How Japan is factoring climate change into defense policy

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Until recently, there was only limited interest in climate security within Japan’s defense circles, but that has changed as the challenges have become more evident.

At the same time, extreme weather threatens the Self-Defense Forces’ plans and operations, including the use of assets such as helicopters, planes and ships, while also impeding the performance of communication systems and remote-sensing capabilities.

Storm surges, flooding, more powerful typhoons and scorching temperatures — climate change will bring more of all to Japan, endangering military sites, personnel and gear, but also putting Tokyo and the Indo-Pacific at greater risk of geopolitical shocks.

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Author / Journalist: Gabriel Dominguez

Category: Nation Politics

Topics: Comment List Enjoy Plan Time Sites Change Japan Security Subscription Climate

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Article Type: News Report

News Source URL: japantimes.co.jp

Readership Location: Japan

Published Date: 2023-03-19, 13:31:03

News Timezone: GMT +9:00

Language: English

Original Article Length: 266 words

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News ID: 1043184

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