National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2023

Bill 118 s 3261, also known as the National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to establish a national strategy for coordinating efforts to adapt to and build resilience against the impacts of climate change on national security.

The bill calls for the creation of a National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Council, which will be responsible for developing and implementing this national strategy. The council will be composed of representatives from various federal agencies, as well as experts in climate science, national security, and emergency management.

Additionally, the bill requires the council to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, military installations, and other national security assets to the impacts of climate change. This assessment will help inform the development of strategies to enhance the resilience of these assets. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as with private sector stakeholders, in addressing the security implications of climate change. It also highlights the need for ongoing research and monitoring of climate impacts on national security. Overall, the National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2023 aims to ensure that the United States is prepared to address the security challenges posed by climate change through coordinated and proactive efforts at the national level.