A Hotter and Drier Future Ahead: An Assessment of Climate Change in U.S. Central Command

The first in a series focused on climate change and the security environment, this report presents analysis on how climate change will affect the physical environment in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility in 2035, 2050, and 2070. The report highlights locations that are projected to experience the biggest changes, as well as those that are most exposed to climate hazards.