As part of the side activities of the Montréal Climate Security Summit (MCSS) 2026, the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE) and Ukraine’s Centre for Strategic Communications and Regional Studies Development (CSCRSD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Montréal on Oct. 16, 2026.
The Memorandum was signed by Mathieu Bussières, Director of CCASCOE, and Zhanna Patsora, Director of CSCRSD. The signing brought the leadership of both organizations together during the Summit and formalised a shared intention to continue developing their institutional relationship.
The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation in areas of mutual interest related to climate change and security. It reflects the organizations’ shared interest in supporting dialogue, exchanging expertise and exploring opportunities for future collaboration. The framework provides a basis for continued engagement while allowing specific activities to be developed through further discussion and mutual agreement.
Held alongside MCSS 2026, the signing complemented the Summit’s wider programme of exchanges among practitioners, experts and partner organizations. It also demonstrated how the Summit can provide space not only for discussion, but for building relationships that support sustained international cooperation on the security implications of climate change.
For CCASCOE, collaboration with specialized organizations and research communities is an important part of advancing knowledge and strengthening connections across the climate and security field. The agreement with CSCRSD supports this approach by creating a formal foundation for future exchanges between the two organizations.
CSCRSD is a Ukrainian analytical and research organization working in areas that include strategic communications, information and climate security, international relations and security studies. Its engagement brings perspectives shaped by Ukraine’s security environment and contributes to broader exchanges on resilience and complex security challenges.
The signing marks an important step in the relationship between CCASCOE and CSCRSD. Both organizations look forward to maintaining their dialogue and identifying practical opportunities for cooperation in areas where their expertise and institutional priorities align.
