No defence readiness without climate readiness
When: 23 October 2025 | 11:15-12:25
Format: Breakout session
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Hosted by: adelphi global, Federal Ministry of Defence and Federal Foreign Office
As the European Union takes on a more leading role in European defence readiness, it will also have to step up in ensuring climate resilience of European Armed Forces. The Joint Communication (2023) and its subsequent Progress Report (2025) highlight the increasing impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on armed forces. Europe must proactively secure its own progress to ensure military readiness, capitalizing on existing EU frameworks and recent advancements. Close coordination with NATO is essential to ensure that synergies on 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
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