Rubens Duarte

Rubens Duarte is a professor at the Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército (ECEME) and the coordinator of the Laboratório de Análise Política Mundial (Labmundo). His research focuses on the intersection of military affairs and environmental issues, particularly the implications of increased military spending on climate change efforts. Duarte has expressed concern that the current arms race, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, could undermine global climate initiatives, especially as military emissions are not accounted for in climate assessments. His insights highlight the critical need for integrating climate considerations into national and international defense strategies.