Project CASA members take part in NATO course on Climate Change and Security
Dr. Georgios Kostakos presents Project CASA
8 October 2025 - La Spezia, Italy
The NATO Science and Technology Organization’s (STO) Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), sponsored and supported by the NATO STO Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), successfully hosted the first edition of the NATO Climate Change and Security course from 29 September to 3 October 2025 at its facilities in La Spezia, Italy.
.The five-day course was co-developed and co-delivered by CMRE in close collaboration with the NATO International Staff, the NATO International Military Staff – Policy & Capabilities Division, and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE). The event marked a significant step forward in NATO’s efforts to enhance understanding and preparedness at the intersection of climate change and security.
A total of 33 mid-career government officials and military officers, representing 18 Allied and Partner nations, took part in the course. Several participants also represented organizations from the European Union and the United Nations. The course faculty comprised 17 international subject matter experts, both from NATO and from leading external institutions.
Among the Project CASA members participating / speaking at the course was Project CASA Coordinating Group member, Dr. Georgios Kostakos, Executive Director, FOGGS who made a presentation on Climate Change and National Resilience: Use of military assets to address climate-related civilian emergencies.
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