
USNS Mercy deployed for a humanitarian mission to South America.
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.
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