Education and Training
Preparing Defence for Climate‑Related Risks
Education and Training at CCASCOE
The Education & Training Branch (E&T) leads CCASCOE’s efforts to build knowledge, skills, and analytical capacity at the intersection of climate change and security. Through a core curriculum of courses, workshops, and collaborative learning initiatives, CCASCOE’s E&T supports military personnel, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in systematically integrating climate considerations into security planning and decision-making.
In cooperation with a broad network of training stakeholders, the Branch seeks to advance the highest standards of effective adult learning while developing innovative and practice-oriented approaches to climate change and security education. Its work is designed to ensure that climate-related challenges are not only understood conceptually, but also translated into meaningful learning, professional development, and practical planning and decision support.
Upcoming Courses
Climate Change and Security Basic Course 2027
February 2027
This Course provides a practical introduction to the relationship between climate change and security. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, participants gain a foundational understanding of how climate-related risks and existing vulnerabilities can intersect to affect security, defence planning, and military.
Designed for military personnel, civilian staff and professionals seeking foundational climate-security knowledge, the course introduces key concepts, terminology and analytical approaches while building awareness of NATO’s climate-security agenda.
Climate Change and Security Basic Course 2027
February 2027
This Course provides a practical introduction to the relationship between climate change and security. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, participants gain a foundational understanding of how climate-related risks and existing vulnerabilities can intersect to affect security, defence planning, and military.
Designed for military personnel, civilian staff and professionals seeking foundational climate-security knowledge, the course introduces key concepts, terminology and analytical approaches while building awareness of NATO’s climate-security agenda.
NATO Climate Change and Security Course
July 13–17, 2026
This course is developed by the STO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), supported by the NATO Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), in coordination with the NATO International Staff – Defence Policy Planning Division (DPP), the NATO International Military Staff – Policy and Capabilities Division and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE).
Online Learning
Additional online learning opportunities will soon be made available to a broader audience.
Introduction to Climate Security
This course provides a foundational overview of how climate change interacts with security dynamics, including geopolitical risks, operational challenges, and emerging policy responses.
“Introduction to Climate Security” is available through JADL, NATO’s Learning Hub and requires an official military or government email address from NATO or a NATO Nation.