Collaborative Institute for Oceans, Climate, and Security

at the University of Massachusetts Boston

Bridging policy, natural and social sciences, and planning for human and national security Learn how we advance solutions to complex ocean, climate, and security challenges and prepare coastal communities for a safer, more productive, and healthy future.
Learn about our three key strategies CIOCS addresses the special and critical role of ocean eco-systems and marine services that are significantly influenced by climate change and that have direct bearing on dimensions of human security, and thus national security and international political stability.
GC '12 Highlighted on Navy.Mil! Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, accepts the Collaborative Institute's Energy and Environmental Security Award from Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick, at the GC '12. In addition to receiving the award, Mabus delivered the keynote address at the conference.
More Education and Involvement Needed Head of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) speaks at CIOCS event.

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