Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks Delivers Virtual Keynote Remarks on Climate Change

U.S. Department of Defense

Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks delivered a virtual keynote address today at the 2022 World Wide Logistics Symposium (WWLS).

This year's symposium is focused on the "Global Security Implications of Climate Change," and explores the potential impacts of climate change, mitigation measures, and initiatives to strengthen the whole of government approach to increasing resiliency and preparedness for climate change.

During her address, Deputy Secretary Hicks said "the science is clear – as a nation and as a Department, we must do our part to mitigate climate change. As the President announced in November of last year, this means reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050."

Deputy Secretary Hicks also announced that in the next several weeks, she will be issuing a Department-wide memorandum that will emphasize energy supportability and demand reduction.

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