Climate and Security Futures - A Critical Issues Course 2026

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.

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. 

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)