Climate change is no longer a distant warning, it is a defining force reshaping the world’s security, stability, and survival. From rising sea levels and record-breaking heatwaves to resource scarcity and mass displacement, environmental disruptions are testing the limits of human resilience and governance. We now stand at a pivotal moment:
Will climate change become an uncontrollable threat, or can it drive unprecedented cooperation across civilian and military domains?
This session uncovers climate change. Environmental urgency meets humanitarian action, defense readiness, and sustainable development. As extreme weather events grow more frequent and complex, civil–military cooperation (CIMIC) emerges as a crucial mechanism for preparedness, crisis response, and recovery. The evolving relationship between defense forces, civilian agencies, and international organizations raises vital questions about coordination, ethics, and long-term resilience.
Equally, the climate challenge offers transformative opportunities: enhanced disaster forecasting, greener logistics, adaptive infrastructure, and improved crisis management through shared capabilities. In the context of CIMIC, joint climate action could be a game-changer, fostering trust, optimizing resources, and building safer, more resilient communities worldwide.
This seminar brings together experts from defense, environmental science, and civil society to examine:
- The security and humanitarian implications of a warming planet
- Civil–military roles in disaster response and climate adaptation
- Innovations in technology, logistics, and early warning systems
- Policy, ethics, and sustainability in joint operations
- Pathways to resilient cooperation in the face of global environmental change
Join us as we uncover how the forces of nature and the frameworks of cooperation can be aligned. Not only to confront climate risks, but to shape a more secure and sustainable future for all.