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Climate Literacy at DHS

Addressing the climate emergency is a priority for DHS as sea-level rise, extreme weather events, workforce health, and other direct and indirect impacts of climate change will affect the Nation’s preparedness and national security over the long term. To combat this ongoing threat, DHS is implementing new approaches for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and resilient capacity.

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Secretary Mayorkas Remarks: Fire Rescue International

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual conference, Fire Rescue International, in San Antonio, Texas.

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U.S. Chamber Foundation Building Resilience through Public-Private Partnership

Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks for the 11th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships conference in Washington, DC.

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Critical Infrastructure Resilience

The Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T’s) Critical Infrastructure Resilience activities aim to improve understanding of the effects of EMP/GMD events on communications infrastructure and drive research activities to provide practical, data-driven, specific, and actionable information, concepts, techniques, technologies, and tools to critical infrastructure owners and operators to potentially mitigate the impact of and/or recover from EMP/GMD events. 

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Climate Adaptation and Resilience

S&T plans to foster affordable, innovative technologies for climate adaptation and resilience optimization.

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Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on the FY2023 DHS Budget

Secretary Mayorkas Testifies on the FY2023 Department of Homeland Security Budget

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CIVIC Stage 2 – Localizing Research to Enhance Disaster Resilience

S&T and partners focus RD&I investments on under-resourced communities that natural disasters often impact the most.

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News Release: S&T Posts Final Series of Virtual Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase

Series 4 highlights how S&T is accelerating technology development and enhancing security to keep our nation moving forward. 

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Showcasing Critical R&D Partnerships

Join us for Series 4 of our four-part Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase, focusing on Building Whole-of-Government R&D Partnerships.

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Feature Article: S&T Leading the Way in Adapting to Climate Change

S&T is developing new tools to support risk-based analysis for climate adaptation and disaster resilience.