Podcasts Government DODReads: What are you reading? Richard Kidd IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience

Richard Kidd IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience

Published: Oct. 11, 2021, 8 a.m.

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In Episode 60, Julie Stabile interviews Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience, Richard Kidd. They discuss how to develop climate literacy, the role of junior leaders in the response to climate change, and how to manage a diverse portfolio. The DOD\\u2019s Climate Adaptation Plan discussed was released on October 7, 2021 and is linked below.

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The views presented in this episode are those of the participants and do not reflect the views of the Department of Defense or its components.

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