Mission Statement:

The Center uses the formidable science and research capacity of Scripps Institution of Oceanography to clarify significant environmental impacts on our national security and international human security, thus bringing information to policy makers for the resolution of society's most pressing problems.

Topics of Interest:

Climate solution, science, regional and decadal applications, failed states, droughts, refugees, drinking water, land degradation, vulnerability, resilience, mitigation, adaptation, Oceans policy, rising sea level, acidification, Arctic navigation, geo-engineering, extended continental shelf, marine mammals, fish populations, marine spatial planning, energy and the economy, renewable energy, bio fuel, environmental policy, sustainability, international peace/conflict resolution.

Sasha Schukin, Undergraduate Intern

Sasha is a senior undergraduate at the University of California, San Diego, majoring in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. Prior to interning with CENS, Sasha interned at Senator Feinstein’s office in San Diego, where he managed a variety of issues, including constituent concerns over national security and environmental degradation. During his time at CENS, Sasha hopes to develop his understanding of the relationship between environment and global conflict and to further examine the impact of current and future environmental dilemmas on diplomacy, international security, and government policy.