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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.

Courses

Climate Change and Security Spring Course 2026 (Basic)

May 11-15, 2026

CCASCOE’s flagship Spring Course brings together experts and practitioners to explore the evolving relationship between climate change and security. The course combines expert lectures, practical discussions, and collaborative learning to examine how climate risks affect defence planning and operations.

NATO Climate Change and Security Course

13–17 July 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). 

Climate Change and Security Fall Course 2026 (Advanced)

More information to follow.






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.

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