Innovative Technologies and Renewed Policies for Achieving a Greener Defence (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security)

This book presents a fresh and original contribution to the debate on the policies and technologies needed to achieve a Greener Defence. It will provide an overall and comprehensive analysis of the current state and future prospects of the public and private discourse on the matter, by leveraging on four different and complementary perspectives: the national experiences of relevant NATO Member States and Partner Countries, the institutional framework of International Organizations, the role of industry and private companies and the intellectual contribution of research centers and academia. It will provide new policy recommendations and advanced and innovative technological solutions to be implemented in order to reduce the environmental footprint of Armed Forces, while improving at the same time the energy efficiency and strengthening the operational capabilities of Militaries. The book is addressed to all those interested in studying the connections between climate change, environmental issues, energy security and the role of Armed Forces, the latter seen as an important actor for reducing the environmental impact of human activities and as a forum where to discuss and implement new green technological solutions and applications. Contents Chapter 1: Towards a Greener Defence: An Introduction References Chapter 2: NATO Green Defence: From the 2014 Green Defence Framework to the 2021 Climate Change and Security Action Plan 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Past Efforts and the NATO Green Defence Framework 2.3 Present and Future Efforts: The 2030 Agenda and the NATO Climate Change and Security Action Plan 2.4 Conclusion References Chapter 3: The Operational Advantages of a Greener Defence: What Should Defence Be Prepared for in the Next 20-30 Years as a R... 3.1 Introduction 3.2 National Security 3.3 A Threat Multiplier 3.4 A Technology Threat 3.5 A Threat to Freedom of Manoeuvre 3.6 A Threat to the Licence to Operate 3.7 Opportunity 3.8 Conclusion References Chapter 4: The Ecological Transition in the Italian Defence 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Italian Defence Energy Strategy 4.3 Pillar One - Raising Awareness 4.3.1 Pillar Two - Energy Efficiency 4.3.2 Pillar Two - The ``Smart Military District ́ ́ Initiative 4.3.3 Pillar Two - Caserme Verdi, Basi Blu and Aeroporti Azzurri 4.3.4 Pillar Two - Sustainable Mobility 4.4 Pillar Three - Protection of Critical Energy Infrastructures 4.5 The Governance: The Defence Task Force for Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Development 4.6 Conclusion References Chapter 5: Preparing for the Storm: Climate Change and the Finnish Model of Comprehensive Security 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Climate Change and Security: Theoretical Approaches 5.3 The Finnish Model of Comprehensive Security 5.4 Finland and the Impacts of Climate Change on Security 5.5 Shifting Gears: Enhancing the Integration of Climate Change into Comprehensive Security 5.6 Conclusion References Chapter 6: Energy Security in a Decarbonized World: EU-Africa Cooperation for a Clean Resilient Future 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Diversifying: The Core of Energy Security 6.3 Energy Security and Energy Transition in the EU: Killing Two Birds with a Stone 6.4 What Does This Mean for African Countries? Opportunities for EU-Africa Cooperation 6.4.1 Here and Now: A New Window of Opportunity? 6.5 Looking Ahead: Being Ready for Future Challenges and Opportunities 6.5.1 The Future of Fossil Fuels: Africa ́s Energy Conundrum 6.5.2 Critical Raw Materials 6.6 Conclusions References Chapter 7: The Possible Contribution of the Defence Industry to the Green Transition 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Direct contribution 7.3 Conclusion References Sitography Chapter 8: Enhancing Military Sustainability Through Education: Balancing Quick Wins with Systemic Behavioural Change 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The Value of Education for Organisational Change 8.3 Taking Advantage of Existing Systems for Quick Wins 8.3.1 Key Locus Points for Delivering Sustainability Learning 8.3.2 Methods for Delivery and Distribution 8.4 Beyond Quick Wins: Achieving a Sustained and Connected Approach 8.4.1 Understanding Counterproductive Beliefs and Biases 8.4.2 Targeting Key Functions Whilst Avoiding Negative Effects 8.5 Conclusion References