Bhutan's hydropower ties with India face growing Himalayan risks. GLOFs, landslides and avalanches show why new projects need systematic screening for compound hazards.

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After 10 breakout sessions, 4 plenary sessions & 2 spotlight sessions, #BCSC2026 has officially come to an end. Thanks to everyone for making it a success.

Some side events continue tomorrow. Stay tuned for the session recordings, conference summary & photos.
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#BCSC2026 afternoon session on the integration dividend:

“Financing for the implementation of natural resource agreements also needs to be considered from the outset of project design,” - Caroline Nyaga, highlighting the need for sustained financing for integrated programming.

#WeatheringRisk

HAPPENING SOON at #BCSC2026: Closing Remarks

Tune in for final insights from Katharina Ahrendts (@germany.diplo.de) as we wrap up this year’s Berlin Climate Security Conference.

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Key insight from the #BCSC2026 afternoon breakout session on inclusive cities:

"Coping in cities is not just about resilient infrastructure, but about how cities grow, and that growth depends on cohesion between who arrives and who is already there." - Manuel Marques Pereira, @iom.int.

From the afternoon breakout session on the double cost crunch:

Dr. Kira Vinke: "Energy cost is linked to vulnerability and is concrete: the increase of energy prices is linked to food security; and in certain parts of the world, can lead to one meal a day."

@dgap.org

STARTING SOON: Join us for our last #BCSC2026 plenary session – “The middle ground: How middle powers are driving climate security cooperation”.

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From our #BCSC2026 session on Syria's post-conflict reconstruction:

“There is a need to move from community support to systems support” shared Syrian Deputy Minister, HE. Dr. Ekzayez when he spoke about the need for sustainability and long term vision.

Insight from #BCSC2026 spotlight session on resilience, biodiversity & security:

"We have to stop asking the question what will it cost us to protect nature? And we have to start asking the question - what security capability will it cost us if we go [without it]?" - Carol Vaughan, DEFRA UK

🔜 #BCSC2026 afternoon breakouts — pick 1 of 5:

👉🏾 CEPS programming in practice
👉🏾 Why climate investments are essential for security
👉🏾 Water shocks, global consequences
👉🏾 Inclusive, peaceful cities on climate frontlines
👉🏾 Arctic as threat multiplier

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From the #BCSC2026 spotlight session on health under heat:

"Heat is not just a meteorological phenomenon. It’s a social phenomenon. The risk is defined by exposure, by vulnerability and capacity of people and how they can adapt." Pieter Wynant, CERAC

📣Now at #BCSC2026:

A conversation on “From rubble to resilience: The case for climate-positive post-conflict reconstruction in Syria”, moderated by Janani Vivekananda, Director, Climate Diplomacy and Security, adelphi global.

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The Spotlight session “Rooted in resilience: Nature, biodiversity and climate as security assets” at #BCSC2026 is HAPPENING NOW.

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From our #BCSC2026 morning breakout session on climate fragility, violent extremism and terrorism:

“It is important to consider a broader scope of resilience because for many individuals joining an armed group was an act of resilience.” - Dr Siobhan O’Neil, @unidir.org

From our morning breakout session on disinformation and AI at #BCSC2026:

Thais Lazzeri, Founder and Director, FALA states that “Disinformation is not by accident, but is a business model.", providing evidence of how disinformation intersects with business and sector (e.g. fossil fuel) interests.

Quote from the morning breakout session on anticipatory humanitarian action:

"Local networks and local structures are essential for anticipatory action. They are where risks and harm can be reduced before disaster strikes."

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📣 UP NEXT at #BCSC2026: spotlight session on "Health under heat: Heatwaves as a human security threat”.

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“Foreign policy, security policy and climate policy, as well as humanitarian assistance and economic development, must work together to strengthen resilience." - HE Johann Wadephul, @germany.diplo.de

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From our plenary session on "The price of fragility: From climate risk to economic security and resilience":

“Money is available, the more pertinent question is who can access it?” - Gloria Womitso, African Risk Capacity Ltd

Follow along for more insights from #BCSC2026.

The EU is weaving resilience into every project: thinking about how what you’re building will withstand climate shocks and shifts in future: HE Anthony Agotha, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Security, EEAS. #BCSC2026