Geoff Dabelko
@geoffdabelko.bsky.social
Environment, climate, peacebuilding & security plus age-friendly & climate resilience in our Grey Green Alliance. Prof at Ohio University, partnering with Wilson Center, SIPRI, OSU Age-Friendly Innovation Center
Can't say how delightful it is to teach in our Sustainability, Security & Resilience Masters & Certs Program. The students are often experienced pros from around the country hungry to learn more. They teach each other (& us instructors) so much. Ryan is a shining example www.ohio.edu/news/2025/10...
OHIO graduate applies MSSR degree to job in power industry
Ryan Stillwell attended classes from Shreveport, Louisiana, 974 miles from OHIO’s Baker University Center. But even while virtual, he was able to make lasting connections with his peers and mentors.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Can't say how delightful it is to teach in our Sustainability, Security & Resilience Masters & Certs Program. The students are often experienced pros from around the country hungry to learn more. They teach each other (& us instructors) so much. Ryan is a shining example www.ohio.edu/news/2025/10...
"Cross-sector partnerships to enhance disaster preparedness for older and vulnerable populations" The short version write-up of some really solid research from our partners at @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social and many friends www.frontiersin.org/journals/dis...
Frontiers | Cross-sector partnerships to enhance disaster preparedness for older and vulnerable populations
Disaster preparedness for older and vulnerable populations remains a critical yet underprioritized aspect of emergency management. Nearly half of the deaths ...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Cross-sector partnerships to enhance disaster preparedness for older and vulnerable populations" The short version write-up of some really solid research from our partners at @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social and many friends www.frontiersin.org/journals/dis...
Lakeside art in Finland. Can't remember the location a few hours drive outside Helsinki. Hoping someone can remind me of the location and the artist.
October 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Lakeside art in Finland. Can't remember the location a few hours drive outside Helsinki. Hoping someone can remind me of the location and the artist.
We brought the Ohio University and Ohio State University Grey Green Alliance teams together at the @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social to talk research and practice, charting an exciting set of ways forward building on some dynamic work from student, faculty, staff & partner efforts!
October 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We brought the Ohio University and Ohio State University Grey Green Alliance teams together at the @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social to talk research and practice, charting an exciting set of ways forward building on some dynamic work from student, faculty, staff & partner efforts!
More on extreme weather events especially flooding in Appalachia from my colleague Natalie Kruse at Ohio University's Voinovich School. Video available woub.org/2025/10/10/c...
Climate data show the past is no longer a good predictor when it comes to preparing for severe weather in Appalachia
Evidence suggests weather in central Appalachia is getting more severe, particularly when it comes to rainfall and the risks of flooding.
woub.org
October 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
More on extreme weather events especially flooding in Appalachia from my colleague Natalie Kruse at Ohio University's Voinovich School. Video available woub.org/2025/10/10/c...
Great new resource from our Grey Green Alliance partners at @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social. Practical toolkit for those living in & managing older adult affordable housing in face of increased extreme weather events. Lessons are from Columbus Ohio, not the coasts as typical csw.osu.edu/blog/2025/09...
Weather and Aging Resilience Model (W.A.R.M.) for Affordable Housing Toolkit - The Ohio State University - College of Social Work
Central Ohio has seen a stark increase in the frequency of severe weather events, including extreme heat, flooding, and tornados.
csw.osu.edu
October 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Great new resource from our Grey Green Alliance partners at @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social. Practical toolkit for those living in & managing older adult affordable housing in face of increased extreme weather events. Lessons are from Columbus Ohio, not the coasts as typical csw.osu.edu/blog/2025/09...
Sharing the results of applied research takes many forms. Lucky to have skilled colleagues who create storymaps to help share insights visually as well. The peer-reviewed article version as well as lots of engagement with partners on the ground are behind it. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/85c7...
Appalachian Bright Spots
Building Resilience to Climate Change Driven Extreme Weather Events in Appalachia
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October 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Sharing the results of applied research takes many forms. Lucky to have skilled colleagues who create storymaps to help share insights visually as well. The peer-reviewed article version as well as lots of engagement with partners on the ground are behind it. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/85c7...
Thrilled to see new book from buddy @stacydvandeveer.bsky.social available in full for free online from Cambridge UP. Paul Tobin, Matt Paterson & Stacy have assembled a diverse set of contributors/cases to examine Stability & Politicization in Climate Governance www.cambridge.org/core/books/s...
Stability and Politicization in Climate Governance
Cambridge Core - International Relations and International Organisations - Stability and Politicization in Climate Governance
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October 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thrilled to see new book from buddy @stacydvandeveer.bsky.social available in full for free online from Cambridge UP. Paul Tobin, Matt Paterson & Stacy have assembled a diverse set of contributors/cases to examine Stability & Politicization in Climate Governance www.cambridge.org/core/books/s...
Lucky enough to meet Jane Goodall three times in very different settings. This was the first, hosting her at the Wilson Center in 2003 when she made the case to donors for meeting the diverse needs of communities sharing the same biodiverse ecosystem rather than a species specific approach.
October 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Lucky enough to meet Jane Goodall three times in very different settings. This was the first, hosting her at the Wilson Center in 2003 when she made the case to donors for meeting the diverse needs of communities sharing the same biodiverse ecosystem rather than a species specific approach.
On this International Day of Older Persons, working to capture synergies & reduce risks presented by twin challenges of an aging & warming world. Thrilled to be part of a Grey Green Alliance partnership between Ohio University's Voinovich School & Ohio State University's @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
On this International Day of Older Persons, working to capture synergies & reduce risks presented by twin challenges of an aging & warming world. Thrilled to be part of a Grey Green Alliance partnership between Ohio University's Voinovich School & Ohio State University's @agefriendlyoh.bsky.social
Great opportunity Oct 8th 5pm EST to learn more about our work on risk communication and extreme weather in Appalachia. The PI of our NOAA funded grant Dr. Natalie Kruse is presenting an applied, lessons learned for Science Cafe. Live option & recording via YouTube www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09...
Oct. 8 Science Café to focus on preparing for, responding to extreme weather in Appalachia
Ohio University Professor Natalie Kruse Daniels will lead the next Science Café presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
www.ohio.edu
September 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Great opportunity Oct 8th 5pm EST to learn more about our work on risk communication and extreme weather in Appalachia. The PI of our NOAA funded grant Dr. Natalie Kruse is presenting an applied, lessons learned for Science Cafe. Live option & recording via YouTube www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09...
Working with a great new group of students this fall! Having fun at a Teas of the World event, part of the launch of Ohio University's new School of International Studies & Languages. Interesting research in the works: aging & climate resilience, climate & mobility, and environmental peacebuilding.
September 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Working with a great new group of students this fall! Having fun at a Teas of the World event, part of the launch of Ohio University's new School of International Studies & Languages. Interesting research in the works: aging & climate resilience, climate & mobility, and environmental peacebuilding.
More on extreme weather events and risk communication in Central Appalachia. Challenging new realities on many fronts not making it easier despite better understanding. Great team of researchers & students engaging with public health & emergency response partners www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09...
September 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
More on extreme weather events and risk communication in Central Appalachia. Challenging new realities on many fronts not making it easier despite better understanding. Great team of researchers & students engaging with public health & emergency response partners www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09...
On this International Day of Peace, questions persist on peace and conflict connections to climate. Unfortunately the stakes will grow as more impacts felt and more responses (good, bad & ugly) play out. Ken Conca & I make case for wider lens than typical journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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September 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
On this International Day of Peace, questions persist on peace and conflict connections to climate. Unfortunately the stakes will grow as more impacts felt and more responses (good, bad & ugly) play out. Ken Conca & I make case for wider lens than typical journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
Big news the state of Ohio officially becomes an Age-Friendly state. Joining 36 Age-Friendly Communities already here in Ohio. Opportunity for our Grey-Green Alliance focus on aging, sustainability & resilience as we have done in Athens, Columbus & Cleveland aging.ohio.gov/see-news-and...
Ohio Designated as 13th AARP Age-Friendly State
Governor DeWine and AGE Director Ursel J. McElroy received proclamations designating Ohio as AARP's 13th Age-Friendly state.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Big news the state of Ohio officially becomes an Age-Friendly state. Joining 36 Age-Friendly Communities already here in Ohio. Opportunity for our Grey-Green Alliance focus on aging, sustainability & resilience as we have done in Athens, Columbus & Cleveland aging.ohio.gov/see-news-and...
Grisly but important reminder that environment & conflict links are often targeted assassinations of specific individuals apnews.com/article/envi...
120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds
A report by Global Witness reveals that at least 146 land and environmental defenders have been killed or gone missing worldwide in 2024.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Grisly but important reminder that environment & conflict links are often targeted assassinations of specific individuals apnews.com/article/envi...
Fantastic to see both the MS Environmental Studies and Voinovich Scholars together! Love learning together with students in both these programs! Terrific to have all the students in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University connect. www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09...
Voinovich School celebrates arrival of new scholars and graduate students
OHIO's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service hosted its annual welcome reception on Sept. 4, greeting students with a warm sense of community and purpose.
www.ohio.edu
September 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Fantastic to see both the MS Environmental Studies and Voinovich Scholars together! Love learning together with students in both these programs! Terrific to have all the students in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University connect. www.ohio.edu/news/2025/09...
Conducting research or working on the ground bringing together environment, climate, peace, conflict & security? Then you should be signed up for the ECCP biweekly. Content draw from all quarters, not just the usual suspects (and I say that as one of the usual suspects). eccp.substack.com
Environment, Climate, Conflict, and Peace (ECCP) Bi-weekly | Annika Erickson-Pearson | Substack
A bi-weekly round-up of the community of practice on ECCP issues. Click to read Environment, Climate, Conflict, and Peace (ECCP) Bi-weekly, by Annika Erickson-Pearson, a Substack publication with hund...
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September 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Conducting research or working on the ground bringing together environment, climate, peace, conflict & security? Then you should be signed up for the ECCP biweekly. Content draw from all quarters, not just the usual suspects (and I say that as one of the usual suspects). eccp.substack.com
Well done @schwartzstein.bsky.social for unpacking the many implications of climate change including changing boundaries and borders in potentially lethal ways. AND he included ways shared environmental interdependence can be utilized for environmental peacebuilding www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/o...
Opinion | When Climate Change Blurs Borders
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September 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Well done @schwartzstein.bsky.social for unpacking the many implications of climate change including changing boundaries and borders in potentially lethal ways. AND he included ways shared environmental interdependence can be utilized for environmental peacebuilding www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/o...
Nice landing page for our Grey Green Alliance work on the dual trends of aging and warming. Looking to capture synergies in what makes communities more livable for older adults and more sustainable & climate resilient. Turns out lots of untapped opportunity. www.ohio.edu/voinovich-sc...
The Grey Green Alliance | Ohio University
The Grey Green Alliance is an applied research and practice collaboration between the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and OSU's College of Social Work and Age-Friendly Innovation Cen...
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August 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Nice landing page for our Grey Green Alliance work on the dual trends of aging and warming. Looking to capture synergies in what makes communities more livable for older adults and more sustainable & climate resilient. Turns out lots of untapped opportunity. www.ohio.edu/voinovich-sc...
Lots were displaced. Most stayed in the South. Data on Hurricane Katrina making me think the hypothesized decisions to move to "climate havens" will likely stay close to home www.axios.com/local/new-or...
First-of-its-kind data shows where displaced New Orleanians landed after Katrina
Nearly 1/3 of New Orleanians remained elsewhere by 2019.
www.axios.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Lots were displaced. Most stayed in the South. Data on Hurricane Katrina making me think the hypothesized decisions to move to "climate havens" will likely stay close to home www.axios.com/local/new-or...
Latest installment of our MS Environmental Studies students conducting research that matters in the field. Sharing the good work done at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University. www.ohio.edu/news/2025/08...
Ohio University graduate students receive honors, build connections and gain insight at national environmental conference
Earlier this summer, Environmental Studies graduate students Dupe Oluwasesan and Emily Fox, proudly represented OHIO at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Reclamation Sciences.
www.ohio.edu
August 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Latest installment of our MS Environmental Studies students conducting research that matters in the field. Sharing the good work done at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University. www.ohio.edu/news/2025/08...
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Join us in August for a conversation with THREAT MULTIPLIER author Sherri Goodman, moderated by NYT's Lisa Friedman.
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Join us in August for a conversation with THREAT MULTIPLIER author Sherri Goodman, moderated by NYT's Lisa Friedman.
RSVP and ask your Qs on the evolving security landscape of the US and abroad. give.islandpress.org/ThreatMultip...
July 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Did you know Island Press has a free monthly book club?
Join us in August for a conversation with THREAT MULTIPLIER author Sherri Goodman, moderated by NYT's Lisa Friedman.
RSVP and ask your Qs on the evolving security landscape of the US and abroad. give.islandpress.org/ThreatMultip...
Join us in August for a conversation with THREAT MULTIPLIER author Sherri Goodman, moderated by NYT's Lisa Friedman.
RSVP and ask your Qs on the evolving security landscape of the US and abroad. give.islandpress.org/ThreatMultip...
Congrats to Teslima Jallow for his successful defense of his MS Environmental Studies thesis on climate adaption and older adults in Banjul, The Gambia. Great contribution to our Grey Green Alliance research agenda and loads of helpful takeaways for practitioners.
July 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Congrats to Teslima Jallow for his successful defense of his MS Environmental Studies thesis on climate adaption and older adults in Banjul, The Gambia. Great contribution to our Grey Green Alliance research agenda and loads of helpful takeaways for practitioners.
Terrific to see @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social and @lauren-risi.bsky.social landing at @stimsoncenter.bsky.social after Wilson Center shutdown. Stimson great partner to us at ECSP for decades & regular contributor in environment, peacebuilding, climate & security space. www.stimson.org/2025/new-sec...
New Security Beat Finds a New Home • Stimson Center
A trusted platform on environmental security finds a new institutional home amid rising global climate and security risks.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Terrific to see @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social and @lauren-risi.bsky.social landing at @stimsoncenter.bsky.social after Wilson Center shutdown. Stimson great partner to us at ECSP for decades & regular contributor in environment, peacebuilding, climate & security space. www.stimson.org/2025/new-sec...