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 nations commitment to address the security implications of climate change.

DRDC has scientists dedicated to the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence to enable collaboration on climate change-related #DefenceScience and #SecurityScience.

Jennifer Bélanger, CCASCOE External Relations & Partnerships Officer, delivered a keynote at #SSUNS2024 hosted by McGill University students. She shared her journey from student to climate security player, urging youth to step outside their comfort zones and embrace new opportunities.

Last week, CCASCOE had the honour of welcoming British Deputy Head of Mission David Prodger and Defence Adviser Brigadier Edward Sandry to our Montreal offices. A great discussion on our climate-security initiatives and the importance of collaboration! UK in Canada 🇬🇧🇨🇦

Martin Aarnaes represented CCASCOE at the Alaska Defense & Security Conference last week, co-leading a session with Canada's National Defence on Arctic climate security. Kudos to Randy Church Kee and the @TedStevensCtr team for an outstanding event! #ASDC24 MA

CCASCOE is proud to debut in the annual NATO COE Catalogue as one of 30 accredited COEs—a testament to our commitment to enhancing the Alliance’s defence capabilities and shaping a secure future for all Allied nations. Learn more about CCASCOE at ccascoe.org

Last week, CCASCOE members had inspiring discussions on maritime security, climate adaptation, and future capabilities during their visit to Canadian Coast Guard's Fleet Foresight and Integration team in Montreal.

CCASCOE is proud to co-host Leadersphere 2025 on Feb. 25 at the CMR Saint-Jean - RMC Saint-Jean! This year's conference's theme is “Impact of Climate Change on Government Operations: Canada’s Vision for 2060.” Keynote: award-winning journalist Anne Casselman. Details: ccascoe.org/leadersphere-2…

Germany’s newly released National Interdisciplinary Climate Risk Estimate reveals the severe security threats caused by climate change to local, national, regional and global stability. Read the full report: metis.unibw.de/en/nike/index.… #ClimateRiskNiKE  #ClimateSecurity

Collaboration with NATO and its commands is fundamental to the CCASCOE’s mission. Director Bussières’ visit to JSEC last week provided a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange, and we look forward to continued cooperation in advancing climate security within the Alliance.

Live Now from the #MSC2025: A Conversation on Armed Forces in Times of Climate Change, featuring leading experts and military officials discussing how climate change is reshaping security and defence. 🔴 Watch here: securityconference.org/en/msc-2025/ma… Munich Security Conference #CCASCOE

At the Munich Security Conference 2025, the CCASCOE hosted a “Discussion on Climate Change and Armed Forces” with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK & International Military Council on Climate Security, bringing together experts & military leaders to discuss how armed forces must adapt to climate change. 📹Watch the recording: securityconference.org/en/msc-2025/ma…

The proceedings from the high-level workshop "Report Exploring critical perspectives on climate security" led by the CCASCOE, Dstl, and Cambridge University are now available, exploring key climate security insights. 📖Read it here: ccascoe.org/wp-content/upl…

The Leadersphere Conference co-hosteded by CMR Saint-Jean - RMC Saint-Jean& the CCASCOE gathered experts & leaders from across Canada for key discussions on advancing solutions to enhance Canada’s resilience against climate-driven security risks. For event details & photos: ccascoe.org/leadersphere-2…