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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Vol. 1, Issue 3 of the CCASCOE Brief is now available! “Climate Change and the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept: An Analysis” by Caroline Baxter. The CCASCOE Brief is a recurring publication dedicated to climate security. Read at: ccascoe.org/publications... @councilonstrategicrisks.org

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The CCASCOE Brief - Vol. 1, Issue 3 - NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence

The CCASCOE Brief explores the evolving impacts of climate change on security and defence, offering accessible, expert-driven analysis.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The NATO CCASCOE and Institut AdapT invite you to a day focused on strengthening northern infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change and security challenges. 📅 14 Oct 2026 | 08:00–17:00 📍 ÉTS, Montréal Registration is open — link in the comments. #ClimateSecurity

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Le CCASCOE et l’Institut AdapT vous invitent à une journée sur la résilience des infrastructures nordiques face aux changements climatiques et aux enjeux de sécurité. 📅 14 oct. 2026 | 8 h–17 h 📍 ÉTS, Montréal Inscriptions ouvertes — lien en commentaire. #SécuritéClimatique

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From 7–11 Sept., 30 military & civilian practitioners from 14 countries came together in Sabaudia 🇮🇹 for the Climate Change & Security Course. A strong collaboration between CCASCOE, ESDC & the Carabinieri CoEEP. #ClimateSecurity #NATO #CCASCOE

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are still available for the 5th Montréal Climate Security Summit, Oct. 15-16, 2026, in Montréal. Learn how your organization can participate in this flagship international forum on climate change and security. 👇

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Productive visit to the YMX Innovation Centre in Montréal. Discussions focused on innovation, emerging technologies and collaboration to support climate security goals. Partnerships between defence industry and academia are essential to building resilient future-ready capabilities.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Montreal Climate Security Summit is now accepting sponsorship and exhibition inquiries for its 5th edition, taking place Oct. 15-16, 2026, in Montréal, Canada. Showcase your organization at a leading international forum on climate change and security. Learn more: ccascoe.org/event/montre...

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

CCASCOE was pleased to support CSAC’s annual conference in Montréal on defence spending and strategy in a warming world. Col. François TINJOD highlighted the need to operationalize climate security across capability development, infrastructure, resilience, and readiness. #ClimateSecurity #CCASCOE

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

CCASCOE hosted a Climate Security Community of Practice Speaker Series with Caroline Baxter, Director of the Converging Risks Lab at the @councilonstrategicrisks.org. The recording of “Climate Change and the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept — An Analysis” is now available: youtu.be/quBp9xbz0lA

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CCASCOE Speaker Series: Caroline Baxter │ “Climate Change and the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept"

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Introducing: The CCASCOE Brief is a new recurring publication on climate security. Published six times a year, it offers accessible, multidisciplinary insights on how climate change intersects with and transforms security and defence. Read Vol. 1, Issue 1: ccascoe.org/publications...

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The CCASCOE Brief - Vol. 1, Issue 1 - NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence

The CCASCOE Brief explores the evolving impacts of climate change on security and defence, offering accessible, expert?driven analysis.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Reminder: Apply by May 31 — CCASCOE Fellowship 2026 There’s still time to apply for the 2026 CCASCOE Fellowship Programme! Full details on research priorities and application details below.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

CCASCOE hosted the 2026 Spring Course: Decision Awareness: Building Climate-Informed Advisory Competence for Military Professionals, welcoming 36 participants from 22 countries in Montréal. Thank you to all participants and speakers, and the team who made it happen. Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUKDv

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This week, the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence engaged with partners in Toronto to advance discussions on climate change and security. 1/3

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Call for Applications – Fellowship 2026! The CCASCOE is now accepting applications for its 6-month, fully remote Fellowship Programme in the field of climate security. • Compensation: $10,000 CAD • Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026 For more info, visit ccascoe.org/fellowships

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

CCASCOE launched the first session of its Climate Security - Community of Practice Speaker Series. With Dr. Denis Dufour (Canadian Space Agency) on “The Impact of Climate Change on Space Operations,” Watch: youtu.be/MhHG-Zx6fC8 Join the community: ccascoe.org/cs-cop #ClimateSecurity #NATO

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CCASCOE Speaker Series: Dr. Denis Dufour │ “Impact of Climate Change on Space Operations”

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Save the Date: The NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence, with Latvian academic and defence institution partners, is hosting: “Wetland’s Role for Climate Change Mitigation and Defence.” 📍 Rīga, Latvia 📅 July 7–9, 2026 Further details and registration information coming soon.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Le CCASCOE a officiellement signé son accord de siège avec le gouvernement du Québec. Une étape clé qui renforce notre présence institutionnelle à Montréal et soutient notre action à l’intersection du changement climatique et de la sécurité. #SécuritéClimatique #OTAN #Québec #Montréal

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

CCASCOE has officially signed its Headquarters Agreement with the Government of Quebec. A key milestone that strengthens our institutional presence in Montreal and supports our continued work at the intersection of climate change and security. #ClimateSecurity #NATO #Quebec #Montreal

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

CCASCOE was pleased to welcome a Norwegian delegation to Montreal led by Norway’s Minister of Research and Higher Education, Sigrun Aasland, for a productive exchange on climate security. The discussions covered Norway’s cooperation opportunities and the Arctic Ocean 2050 research initiative.

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Council on Strategic Risks @councilonstrategicrisks.org · 20/02/2026

🎧 Episode 12 is live! In "Foresight within NATO," General Aurelio Colagrande joins for a quickfire round of questions to reflect upon his own experiences and signal priorities for NATO looking forwards in terms of the alliance's resilience to the effects of climate change. ➡️ Tune in today:

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The Resilience Brief Episode 12: Foresight within NATO: The future - The Council on Strategic Risks

So far, The Resilience Brief series has discussed a wide range of themes, to identify the environmental threat, risks and opportunities to militaries, both now and in the future. But how is NATO coher...

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Council on Strategic Risks @councilonstrategicrisks.org · 06/02/2026

🎧 Episode 11 is now live! In "Technological solutions to achieving climate resilience and the personnel touch," guests @erinsikorsky.bsky.social and Victoria Doherty join to discuss the key role of personnel in technology focused R&D. ➡️ Tune in to our penultimate episode to learn more:

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The Resilience Brief Episode 11: Technological solutions to achieving climate resilience and the personnel touch - The Council on Strategic Risks

This episode discusses the problem of aligning military knowledge and understanding with the expertise of industry. Experts from academia and industry share their view on the role of personnel in faci...

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

This week, CCASCOE hosted a multi-day expert workshop with NATO SPCOE on the Instrumentalization of Migration. Discussions focused on migration manipulation, climate-related vulnerabilities, and community-oriented policing to inform NATO doctrine, training, and policy. #NATO #ClimateSecurity

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Council on Strategic Risks @councilonstrategicrisks.org · 23/01/2026

🆕 How are adversaries such as Russia and China engaging with climate change? Are NATO’s priorities aligned with those we seek to protect? And what is the looming 'Arc of Instability?' 🎧 Tune in for answers from guests Katarzyna Zysk & Ben Bekkering in The Resilience Brief Ep. 10 to find out:

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The Resilience Brief Episode 10: Geographical climate change: NATO and the adversary in the global North and global South - The Council on Strategic Risks

In this episode, guest speakers examine how approaches to climate change vary geographically, specifically looking at how our allies and adversaries are tackling the global north and global south.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The CCASCOE welcomed Metin Hakverdi, German Coordinator for Transatlantic Relations, and Christian Wagner. Discussions focused on climate change as a growing security challenge, with particular attention to the Arctic and the High North. #CCASCOE #NATO #ClimateSecurity #SecurityAndDefence

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Council on Strategic Risks @councilonstrategicrisks.org · 09/01/2026

🎧 The Resilience Brief episode 9 is live! This week, Capt. Besmire Shurdha (Canadian Army) and Sgt. Bryan Munce (British Army) discuss innovation at the lowest levels: experimentation, deployed energy solutions, logistic chains, drones, and survivability.

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The Resilience Brief Episode 9: Championing climate innovation at the lowest level: top-down, bottom-up solutions to resilience - The Council on Strategic Risks

Across society, strategies are constructed, cohered and enacted by a range of senior individuals. To date, The Resilience Brief has reflected the influence of these prominent, resilience champions, ho...

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Council on Strategic Risks @councilonstrategicrisks.org · 12/12/2025

🎧 The Resilience Brief E7 is now available! In "Resilience in the Air: Jet Zero or zero chance? Gp Capt Maurice Dixon and Honorary G/C Kevin Billings discuss how specific environments affect air platforms and planning, the tyranny of distance, how to generate urgency, and more. ⬇️ Listen today:

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The Resilience Brief Episode 7: Resilience in the Air: Jet Zero or zero chance? - The Council on Strategic Risks

Aviation fuel emissions have been an enduring issue for air forces in the fight for climate resilience. However, with developments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) driven by mandates, what else is o...

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

How are changing maritime environments reshaping the future of naval operations? 🎧 Episode 6 of #TheResilienceBrief dives into maritime climate risks with Lisa Hammock (Royal Navy) & Arnaud Boehmann, from platform vulnerabilities to increasing HADR demands. ccascoe.org/the-resilien...

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The Resilience Brief - NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence

The Resilience Brief podcast dives into NATO’s approach to climate resilience, security risks, and expert analysis.

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Council on Strategic Risks @councilonstrategicrisks.org · 28/11/2025

🎧 The Resilience Brief E6 is now available! In "In Hot Water: Climate Challenges for Naval Forces," Lisa Hammock and @arnaudboehmann.bsky.social discuss topics like modular building, arctic monitoring, and interoperable resupply to make sense of Naval adaptation initiatives. ⬇️ Listen today:

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The Resilience Brief Episode 6: In Hot Water: Climate Challenges for Naval Forces - The Council on Strategic Risks

Like land forces, navies are faced with the breadth and scale of climate related risks, so how is climate science informing conversations around maritime platforms and the future demands upon naval se...

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

CCASCOE joined the NATO Concept Development + Wargaming Conference in Verona, represented by Lt-Col Gianfranco Pino. We’re contributing to efforts to integrate climate-security insights into NATO’s future capabilities and transformation work. #NATO #CCASCOE #ClimateSecurity #Wargaming

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and continue to serve, in the pursuit of freedom, peace, and security. Their service unites us in remembrance and strengthens our resolve to protect what they fought for as we work toward a better world. Lest we forget. 🌺

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The Montreal Climate Security Summit, co-hosted by the CCASCOE and @cdainstitute.bsky.social, is a premier international forum exploring the critical intersection of climate change and global security. To learn more, visit www.ccascoe.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCN1...

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Montreal Climate Security Summit: Building a Resilient Future

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

What happens when climate threats push defence into disaster mode? 🎧 Listen to episode 4 of #TheResilienceBrief with Dr. Duraid Jalili (King’s College London) & Dr. Fanny Thornton (PIK Institute) on how short-term crisis planning can obscure long-term climate risks. ccascoe.org/the-resilien...

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The Resilience Brief - NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence

The Resilience Brief podcast dives into NATO’s approach to climate resilience, security risks, and expert analysis.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

At #BCSC2025, CCASCOE Director Mathieu Bussières joined the panel “No Defence Readiness Without Climate Readiness,” stressing that military resilience depends on adapting to climate shocks and cross-sector collaboration.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Join the Climate Security Community of Practice (CS-CoP) hosted by the #NATO #CCASCOE! Connect with experts, access exclusive Speaker Series, contribute to defence-specific climate action, and even share your insights as a speaker. For details and to register: ccascoe.org/cs-cop #ClimateSecurity

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

What does interoperability really mean for building environmental resilience? 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of #TheResilienceBrief podcast with Dr. Katie Woodward (DSTL; formerly CCASCOE) & Justin Mohn (NATO/King’s College London)! #ClimateSecurity #NATO #ClimateChange #Interoperability

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The 4th Montréal Climate Security Summit (Oct. 8–9, 2025) is a wrap! We’re deeply grateful to our speakers, attendees, and co-host Conference Defence Associations Institute. Nearly 300 participants joined to address climate-related security risks and challenges. View photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCxnkQ

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The Montreal Climate Security Summit 2025, co-hosted by NATO CCASCOE & CDA Institute, has reached full capacity! For those unable to attend, keynote addresses and other highlights will be made publicly available after the Summit. Stay connected via ccascoe.org #MCSS25 #ClimateSecurity #NATO

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Homepage - NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence

Climate change is affecting NATO security. Learn about the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence mission.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Climate change is redefining global security. The Montreal Climate Security Summit happening Oct. 8-9 (#MCSS2025) focuses on strengthening military adaptation in the face of climate risks - bringing leaders across sectors together to find solutions. Details at www.ccascoe.org/montreal-cli...

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We’re proud to be a sponsor and partner of the Resilience Brief podcast, a series exploring how armed forces partners are preparing for climate-driven challenges . How do we build the resilience our forces need for tomorrow’s missions? Follow here : ccascoe.org/the-resilien...

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We're honoured to be featured in ACT’s 2024 Summer COE Series! A sincere thank you to the ACT for highlighting the work of the CCASCOE and showcasing our first year of contributions to the Alliance. We’re proud to be part of NATO’s network of COE. 🔗 Read the feature: lnkd.in/eDQrhvFU

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The Montreal Climate Security Summit 2025, co-hosted by the CCASCOE & Conference of Defence Associations Institute, takes place 8-9 Oct. Details and statement of interest forms are now available at ccascoe.org/montreal-cli...

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Montreal Climate Security Summit 2025 - NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence

The Montreal Climate Security Summit is an annual international meeting at the intersection of climate change and security.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Honoured to have visited the Carabinieri-led Center of Excellence for Environmental Protection (COEEP) in Sabaudia, Italy. From climate response to biodiversity protection, their impact is clear. Thanks to Col. Avanzo and team for the warm welcome and great conversations on future cooperation.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The NATO EPWG “Panels Away” meeting took place June 10–12 at the Officers' Mess in Ottawa, hosted by the Canadian National Defence. Over 20 delegates gathered to advance work on doctrine, training, terminology, and the climate-security nexus.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The CCASCOE is proud to have just wrapped its first official training: the Climate Security and Defence Course at RMC Saint-Jean. Over 30 civilian & military participants from NATO & partner nations joined 4 days of sessions on climate, geopolitics & defence.

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NATO Climate Change & Security Centre of Excellence @ccascoe.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

The NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence celebrated its official opening on Oct 30, 2024! Representatives from sponsoring nations gathered to mark this milestone, reaffirming the 12 Sponsoring Nations commitment to address the security implications of climate change.

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