Climate and Security Futures - A Critical Issues Course 2026
How will climate change impact international security? What are the possible future scenarios? What are the key security issues that need to be watched? How do we prepare?
Environmental issues, including in particular climate change, are becoming a dominant concern impacting all corners of the globe and all sectors to varying degrees. Participants will be able to enhance their understanding of the security implications of climate change and how strategic foresight can be used to help them identify weak signals & prepare for possible scenarios. This will be achieved through sessions on:
- the main concepts related to climate and security;
- case studies to explore the issues and the responses; and,
- exploring possible climate and security futures using foresight methods.
Learning objectives
The participants will be able to:
- enhance understanding on the implications of climate change for security,
- discover strategic foresight and examine possible climate & security futures,
- develop perspectives for action that can inform decision making.
Who should attend
This course will be of interest to professionals in the international security sector and beyond, such as:
- civil servants;
- diplomats;
- military;
- private sector representatives;
- NGOs; and,
- international organisations.
To address this global challenge cooperation amongst actors from diverse sectors is required.
Costs
400 CHF
15% Early-Bird Discount if you apply before 28 February 2026. GCSP Alumni qualify for a 20% discount on the standard rate of 400 CHF. Bring a friend: 320 CHF (ensure your friend or colleague mentions your name in their online application)
Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
Duration: 2 Half-Days
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Climate and Security Futures at GCSP has shaped my understanding about the climate change as it is a multi-faceted, cross-cutting security challenge that impacts every state and community across the world in different ways. Existing conditions of vulnerability can result in climate-related migration and internal displacement, deepen existing conflicts, contribute to new tensions, and may exacerbate inequalities among and within states. Thus, climate-related security risks can have wide-ranging and long-lasting effects on human, community, state, and international security. Hence, Climate and Security Futures is a critical course which is essential for all global societies to be equipped with in this 21st century.
Engaging with the Climate and Security Future: A Critical Issues Course as a GCSP alumna member was like unlocking a new dimension of understanding for me. It's not just about learning facts and figures; it's about grasping the world's interconnectedness and recognizing our role in shaping the future. This course fuelled my passion for addressing climate-related security threats, equipping me with the knowledge and perspective needed to drive meaningful change.
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