1、 DOD DIRECTIVE 4715.21 CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE Originating Component:Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Effective:January 14,2016 Change 1 Effective:August 31,2018 Releasability:Cleared for public release.Available on the DoD Issuances Website a
2、t http:/www.esd.whs.mil/DD/Approved by:Robert O.Work,Deputy Secretary of Defense Change 1 Approved by:Karen Saunders,Chief of Staff Purpose:In accordance with the direction in Executive Order 13653,this issuance establishes policy and assigns responsibilities to provide the DoD with the resources ne
3、cessary to assess and manage risks associated with the impacts of climate change.This involves deliberate preparation,close cooperation,and coordinated planning by the DoD to:Facilitate federal,State,local,tribal,private sector,and nonprofit sector efforts to improve climate preparedness and resilience,and to implement the 2014 DoD Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap.Help safeguard U.S.economy,infrastructure,environment,and natural resources.Provide for the continuity of DoD operations,services,and programs.