04/12/2024
On November 27, 2024, the , in partnership with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence, hosted a workshop titled *“Responding to a Changing Climate“*.
The event brought together leading policymakers, researchers, and experts to explore the security implications of climate change for Europe and beyond.
Distinguished speakers included:
- Katharina Rogenhofer, Kontext Institut
- Sarah Jackson, New Climate Institute
- Juergen Scheffran, University of Hamburg
- Florian Krampe, SIPRI
- Gregor Erbach, European Parliamentary Research Service
- Sabrina Kaschowitz, FES Regional Office
Key topics:
🔹 Geopolitical risks in vulnerable regions like the Mediterranean, Africa, and South Asia.
🔹 Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels and the urgency of transitioning to renewables.
🔹 The global race for critical resources like lithium for green technologies.
🔹 Combating misinformation to accelerate climate action and strengthen societal resilience.
🔹 Mobilizing climate finance for equitable and sustainable solutions.
The workshop highlighted the need for integrating climate policies with security strategies and fostering international cooperation to tackle shared challenges.
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