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The seventh edition of the Berlin Climate and Security Conference (BCSC) explored climate, conflict, and cooperation in a turbulent era. Better coordination and innovative collaborations are needed more than ever. Through taking stock of leading practice and convening figures from government, implementation organisations, and research, it advanced actionable climate security solutions amid growing instability.
Hosted by adelphi global, Federal Ministry of Defence and Federal Foreign Office
This session assessed how the European Union’s growing role in defence readiness requires stepping up efforts to ensure the climate resilience of European Armed Forces. It focused on insights from the Joint Communication (2023) and the Progress Report (2025), highlighting the rising impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on military operations, and underscored the need to proactively safeguard readiness by leveraging EU frameworks and coordinating closely with NATO to maximise synergies at all levels.
Speakers:
• H.E. Amb. Anthony Agotha, EU Special Envoy for Climate and Environment, European External Action Service (EEAS)
• Mathieu Bussières, Director, NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE)
• Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Laurent, Staff Officer, European Union External Action Service (EEAS)/EU Military Staff
• Mona Köhler-Schindler, Policy Officer, International Military Staff, NATO
• Moderated by Dr Ronja Scheler, Federal Ministry of Defense of Germany
The production of this video is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
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adelphi global (adelphi-global.de/en) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.
The seventh edition of the Berlin Climate and Security Conference (BCSC) explored climate, conflict, and cooperation in a turbulent era. Better coordination and innovative collaborations are needed more than ever. Through taking stock of leading practice and convening figures from government, implementation organisations, and research, it advanced actionable climate security solutions amid growing instability.
Hosted by adelphi global, Federal Ministry of Defence and Federal Foreign Office
This session assessed how the European Union’s growing role in defence readiness requires stepping up efforts to ensure the climate resilience of European Armed Forces. It focused on insights from the Joint Communication (2023) and the Progress Report (2025), highlighting the rising impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on military operations, and underscored the need to proactively safeguard readiness by leveraging EU frameworks and coordinating closely with NATO to maximise synergies at all levels.
Speakers:
• H.E. Amb. Anthony Agotha, EU Special Envoy for Climate and Environment, European External Action Service (EEAS)
• Mathieu Bussières, Director, NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE)
• Lieutenant-Colonel Patrick Laurent, Staff Officer, European Union External Action Service (EEAS)/EU Military Staff
• Mona Köhler-Schindler, Policy Officer, International Military Staff, NATO
• Moderated by Dr Ronja Scheler, Federal Ministry of Defense of Germany
The production of this video is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
© adelphi global, all rights reserved
adelphi global (adelphi-global.de/en) is an economically and politically independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, enhancing environmental protection, improving education, expanding development cooperation, and strengthening international collaborations. Our commitment is reflected in targeted projects, in-depth analyses, and informative educational events, through which we strive for a just and sustainable world.
