Web Conferences on Climate Change and Energy Security for NATO Nations.

The NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence and the Foundation for Strategic Research held four Web Conferences on Climate Change and Energy Security for NATO Nations.

These were high-level web conferences with experts from academia, military and administrations to discuss the implications of climate change for defense in geopolitical, military and technological terms.

https://parisconference2020.com/

Panel 1: Climate change and energy related security crisis

Key questions of Panel:

-              Is the interaction between climate change and defense considered enough inside and outside the military?

-              Are defense and security organizations prepared enough for conducing missions related to climatic events?

-              How to manage the role of the armed forces in adapting and mitigating climate change (in terms of technology R&D, civilian-military operations, evacuation operations, etc.)? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb-pEywPNbE

Panel 2: Regional Risks of Climate Change and Lessons Learned

Key questions of Panel:

-              Could you describe the specific climate risks in your region?

-              Are defense and security organizations drawing doctrines or undergoing specific training to face these risks and the potential climate-related crisis?

-              Could the interaction between military and civilian authorities be considered efficient enough to address the climate related crisis?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50gy7CHhfco&t=2s 

Panel 3: Climate change and energy security issues in the sphere of armed forces of NATO nations

Key questions of Panel:

•             What are the key national concerns regarding defence capabilities in context of climate change? What are the strategic implications of climate change for militaries of NATO Nations?

•             What is the level of preparedness within NATO regarding climate change and energy security form a long term perspective?

•             What kind of challenges are national defence institutions facing while addressing energy security and/or climate change issues?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-kGUSEIn6Q

Panel 4: Technological advancements in the sphere of military energy in combatting climate change

Key questions of Panel:

•             What are the opportunities for NATO Nations to promote and exchange best national practices in tackling energy security and climate change issues within NATO?

•             How energy efficiency/management technologies and policies can enhance military capabilities and mitigate climate change?

•             Why national initiatives in tackling climate change and enhancing energy security should be the NATO’s concern?

•             What are the challenges with applicability of innovative technologies for military energy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uMwsIrSDFk