Q&A on Climate Change and The Impact on National Security

The Republican Committee of Union County, in partnership with the United Kingdom (U.K.) Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the U.K. Ministry of Defence, is hosting a forum on "Climate Change and National Security" featuring two distinguished military leaders from the U.S. and U.K. at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue in Cranford.  

The featured panelists are Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti, of the British Royal Navy and the U.K.’s Climate and Energy Security Envoy, and Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn (US Navy, Retired), a former Commander of the U.S. Third Fleet and former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements & Programs. 

"We hope that this forum will stimulate debate on the issue of climate change and how our military is viewing the issue in the context of national security," said Phil Morin, Chairman of the Union County Republican Committee.  "Whether you believe that climate change is a creation of liberal-leaning scientists and politicians or whether you believe that there is a human component to climate change or whether you just want to learn more about the issue, this is a unique opportunity to hear from top military minds about the state of U.S. and U.K. military preparedness for threats to our economic and energy interests at home and abroad." 

There is no charge for the forum and a question and answer period will follow the discussion.  Please RSVP to unioncountygop@comcast.net or Margot Walker, British Embassy, 202-518-7527 or Margot.walker@fco.gov.uk