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The threat of climate change to long-term, global security is well publicised. However, current political narratives, financial constraints and short-term threats have combined to leave sustainability initiatives and the area of climate intelligence an unfunded priority within NATO. At the same time, many climate change and sustainability practitioners have struggled to communicate a comprehendible narrative that suits a defence client. In short, prioritisation of traditional battlefield requirements threatens long-term resilience within our Armed Forces. In the first series of The Resilience Brief podcast, we explore different facets of operational resilience for NATO armed forces. Our hosts, hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge (RUSI/CCIP) and Lieutenant Colonel Alistair Beard (British Army) will navigate topics such as the future operating world, interoperability, and technologies, whilst also reflecting on domain specific requirements. 23 leading experts and practitioners will share their insights as to what holds strategic value for the Alliance, and the actions that can help us to improve resilience today. This podcast has been enabled thanks to kind sponsorship of Frazer-Nash Consultancy and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (NATO CCASCOE). This project was delivered by Dr Sarah Ashbridge of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire) Ltd) with production services provided by Two Jacks Communications Ltd. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and are not representative of IMCCS
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- Feb 20, 202644 min
Foresight within NATO: The future.
So far, The Resilience Brief series has discussed a wide range of themes, to identify the environmental threat, risks and opportunities to militaries, both now and in the future. But how is NATO cohering this plethora of activity and what is it prioritising moving forwards? The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (NATO) joins the virtual recording studio to share his signal to The Resilience Brief community in our final episode. Welcome to the twelfth, and final, episode in this series of The Resilience Brief. Across all our guests, we have drawn upon the knowledge, skills and experiences of a wide range of experts to help us understand the need for greater resilience to the effects of climate change. Guests have identified issues, trends, evolving threats and opportunities, to attempt to accurately forecast, and where possible mitigate, future challenges for defence. In our final episode, General Aurelio Colagrande, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (NATO) joins hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard for a quickfire round of questions, to reflect upon his own experiences and signal priorities for the NATO community looking forwards. To bring the series to a close, Ali and Sarah are joined by members of the core podcast team - Mathieu Bussieres (NATO CCASCOE) and Megan Pearce (Frazer-Nash) - for a final Resilience Debrief, to share their own views on the series and what they'd like to see looking forwards. We hope that you found the series useful. The Resilience Brief Team welcomes feedback from listeners to understand your thoughts about the series, and what you might like to see in any future series. To share your views, please complete our end of series survey. The views of all speakers represent their own opinions based on their individual experiences. All views belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS This podcast has been created thanks to the sponsorship and partnership of Frazer-Nash and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE). This product has also been enabled by the production services of Two Jacks Communications and project management services of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire).
- Feb 6, 202640 min
Technological solutions to achieving climate resilience and the personnel touch
This episode of the TRB discusses the problem of aligning military knowledge and understanding with the expertise of industry. Experts from academia and industry share their view on the role of personnel in facilitating research and development as they conduct the search for technological solutions to climate challenges. So far, The Resilience Brief series has explored the ways in which climate change and sustainability affects resilience within defence across the world. Technological solutions are often proposed as the answer to these challenges with many of our speakers having provided numerous examples of progress and evolution. We know why organisations are developing products, but how do they do it? In this episode, hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard are joined by Dr Erin Sikorsky (Council on Strategic Risk) and Victoria Doherty (QinetiQ) to share their opinions on the key role of personnel in technology focused research and development (or R&D). What is the role of Defence in driving private sector demand? How can mid-level leaders encourage constructive risk-taking? What is the expertise that personnel offer, and fundamentally, what questions should both Defence and Industry be asking each other (and be prepared to be asked)? Tune in to our penultimate episode to find out. The views of all speakers represent their own opinions based on their individual experiences. All views belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS This podcast has been created thanks to the sponsorship and partnership of Frazer-Nash and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE). This product has also been enabled by the production services of Two Jacks Communications and project management services of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire). Resources recommended by Episode 9 guest speakers: - National Intelligence Council (2021). Global Trends 2040: A More Contested World. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (United States). - QinetiQ reports available at qinetiq.com/insights . Example: QinetiQ (2024). Sustainability on the Edge.
- Jan 23, 202646 min
Geographical climate change: NATO and the adversary in the global North and global South.
In this episode, guest speakers examine how approaches to climate change vary geographically, specifically looking at how our allies and adversaries are tackling the global north and global south. A common theme across the TRB series so far has been the military's tendency to focus internally on their individual need to adapt to extreme environments rather than mitigation of their detrimental impact to climate change. However, given nations will routinely operate as part of a coalition, it is important to understand how climate change varies geographically – from the 'extreme cold' of the global north to the 'extreme heat' of southern Europe and into Africa. Similarly, we have heard little about how our adversaries are exploiting climate change projects to enhance their own resilience to reshape the strategic picture. In this episode, hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard are joined by Professor Katarzyna Zysk (INSTITUTE) and Rear Admiral (Ret.) Ben Bekkering (Royal Netherlands Navy) to hear more about how climate change is affecting the strategic picture in the global north and global south. How are potential adversaries such as Russia and China engaging with Climate Change? Are NATO's priorities aligned with those we seek to protect? What is the 'Arc of Instability' and how might it frame the future of NATO activity? Tune in to find out. The views of all speakers represent their own opinions based on their individual experiences. All views belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS This podcast has been created thanks to the sponsorship and partnership of Frazer-Nash and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE). This product has also been enabled by the production services of Two Jacks Communications and project management services of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire). Resources recommended by Episode 10 guest speakers: - Katarzyna Zysk (2025). Recalibrating Relations with Russia, Hague Summit Series No. 3. The International Centre for Defence and Security. - Katarzyna Zysk (2025). Russia's Nuclear Doctrine Amendments: Scare Tactics or Real Shift? United States Institute of Peace. <p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-left: 36.0pt; text-inde
- Jan 9, 202645 min
Championing climate innovation at the lowest level: top-down, bottom-up solutions to resilience
Across society, strategies are constructed, cohered and enacted by a range of senior individuals. To date, The Resilience Brief has reflected the influence of these prominent, resilience champions, hosting a range of senior leaders. But innovation thrives within the masses - those who face the impacts of climate related challenges first-hand on a daily basis. So, what are the benefits of 'top-down, bottom-up leadership' and what does it look like in practice? As we enter the final third of The Resilience Brief podcast, Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard invite two soldiers known for their work on energy focused projects within Defence to discover how they have been empowered and their subsequent success in increasing resilience. Join us as we welcome Captain Besmire Shurdha (Canadian Army) and Sergeant Bryan Munce (British Army) for another engaging discussion as we talk experimentation, deployed energy solutions, logistic chains, drones, and survivability. The views of all speakers represent their own opinions based on their individual experiences. All views belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS<span class= "E
- Dec 23, 202548 min
Integration climate resilience across domains: Multi-Domain Operations
Episodes 5-7 of TRB considered how Defence is tackling climate resilience on operations within individual domains – land, sea and air. But operations are rarely conducted in isolation. How does the conversation differ when synchronising planning and execution across multiple domains? TRB invites two MDO experts to find out more. Multi Domain Operations, or MDO, describes the military concept of coordinated planning of military activities, across all operating domains, in pursuit of strategic objectives. It is terminology that attempts to shift discussion from joint operations, to encourage a wider integrated approach, across both civil and military organisations. So how does the conversation around climate and resilience shift when we discuss operations in this context? Major General (Ret.) Simon Bernard (Canadian Armed Forces) and Dr Jack Watling (RUSI) join hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard to share their views. Tune in to find out more about systemic threats, building back connectivity after disruption, wartime access to expertise, and the balance of protection and projection. Resources recommended by Episode 8 guest speakers: Katherina Ley Best et al. (2023). Climate and readiness: Understanding climate vulnerability of U.S. joint force readiness. RAND Corporation (RRA1551-1).
- Dec 12, 202552 min
Resilience in the Air: Jet Zero or Zero Chance?
Aviation fuel emissions have been an enduring issue for air forces in the fight for climate resilience. However, with developments in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) driven by mandates, what else is on the radar for air operations? Continuing with our domain focused sub-series, episode 7 of The Resilience Brief podcast pivots to the air domain, to discuss the challenges and potential solution that are fuelling air force activity. NATO air forces are increasingly integrating Sustainable Aviation Fuel to propel their aircraft in the search for sustainability. But emissions alone should not dominate climate conversations within the air domain. Hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard invite two guests who can shed light on wider priorities, challenges and success stories. Group Captain Maurice Dixon and Honorary Group Captain Kevin Billings dial in to tell us how specific environments affect air platforms and planning, sharing insights around the tyranny of distance, generating urgency, and human-off-the-loop potential. There are even important whole-force insights around how the SAF mandate is driving fuel interoperability within air forces specifically. Tune in to find out more. The views of all speakers represent their own opinions based on their individual experiences. All views belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS This podcast has been created thanks to the sponsorship and partnership of Frazer-Nash and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE). This product has also been enabled by the production services of Two Jacks Communications and project management services of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire). Resources recommended by Episode 8 guest speakers: Ivo Andrić (1977). The Bridge Over the River Drina. Chicago: Chicago University Press. Rear Admiral Neil Moraisetti. Lieutenant General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE whose work informed the development of UK MOD (2021). Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach. Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston KCB CBE ADC. Global Air Force Climate Change Collaboration. Erin Sikorsky (2025). Climate Change on the Battlefield: International Military Responses to the Climate Crisis. London: Bloomsbury Academic. Gwynne Dyer (2010). Climate Wars. Oxford: Oneworld Publications. MOD UK (2018). Global Strategic Trends – The Future Starts Today. Nik Gowing and Chris Langdon (2018). Thinking the Unthinkable: A new imperative for leadership in the digital age. Melton: John Catt Educational Ltd.
- Nov 28, 202550 min
In Hot Water: Climate Challenges for Naval Forces
Like land forces, navies are faced with the breadth and scale of climate related risks, so how is climate science informing conversations around maritime platforms and the future demands upon naval services? Our sub-series on domain specific risks continues with episode 6, which focuses on the unique threats and challenges for naval operations. What are the unique threats presented by a changing maritime environment, and how do these changes affect platforms? How are different navies responding to the increasing number of requests for humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) services? Special guests Lisa Hammock (Royal Navy) and Arnaud Boehmann (independent analyst) join hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard to discuss key challenges and the importance of narratives to support strategic direction in the naval sphere. Our guests introduce us to projects from within NATO, such as the UK Royal Navy's work to explore the refuelling of a carrier strike group deployment, or the NATO Defence College Rome's modelling of future oceans; but also highlight lessons from allied partners such as Brazil and Indonesia. Intrigued? Tune in to find out more. Clarification: In this discussion, "multi-role" refers to a medical ship's ability to provide a range of medical services. It should not be interpreted as "dual-use" in an operational and humanitarian sense. In an Article V scenario, medical ships cannot be simultaneously deployed for both operational and humanitarian missions. The views of all speakers represent their own opinions based on their individual experiences. All views belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS This podcast has been created thanks to the sponsorship and partnership of Frazer-Nash and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE). This product has also been enabled by the production services of Two Jacks Communications and project management services of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire). Resources recommended by Episode 6 guest speakers: - German Advisory Council on Global Change (2007). 'Climate Change as a Security Risk.' - Andrea Gilli and Mauro Gilli (2025). 'The hunt for Red October in warmer oceans – Climate change and anti-submarine warfare.' NATO Defense College [outlook article], 19 March. Available online: https://www.ndc.nato.int/the-hunt-for-red-october-in-warmer-oceans-climate-change-and-anti-submarine-warfare/ - David J. C. MacKay (2008). Sustainable Energy – Without the hot air. Cambridge: UIT. - Stuart Goldsmith – Climate comedian: https://www.stua
- Nov 14, 202558 min
The Ground Truth: Resilience in the Land Domain
The threat of climate change on global security means it is an area where Armed Forces must pay increasing attention. But with the challenge varying across domains, how does has it manifested into operational risks for land forces and how are they mitigating them? The first four episodes of The Resilience Brief set the scene, introducing the concept of climate change within Defence and identifying risks. But how is the challenge being tackled by various Armed Forces? This episode marks the first in a new sub-section of the podcast, exploring key trends, challenges and opportunities across the individual domains of land, maritime, and air, before concluding with an episode on Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). Guest speakers, Brigadier Tim Symonds (British Army) and Swathi Veeravalli (General Resilience Solutions), join hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Beard for a dynamic conversation, discussing the key operational themes including readiness, resupply, endurance, resource demand and power projection. How can land forces prioritise eco-initiatives when there is no readily identifiable, physical enemy on which to focus efforts? Tune in to find out more. The views of all speakers represent their own opinions based on their individual experiences. All views belong to the individual speakers and do not reflect the official position of their employers or the IMCCS This podcast has been created thanks to the sponsorship and partnership of Frazer-Nash and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE). This product has also been enabled by the production services of Two Jacks Communications and project management services of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire). Resources recommended by Episode 5 guest speakers: · Weathering Risk partnership between the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Adelphi website, and associated report: Metis Institute for Strategy and Foresight & Bundesnachrichtendienst, 2025, National Interdisciplinary Climate Risk Assessment. · Andrew Boyd (2025). I Want a Better Catastrophe: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope, and Gallows Humor. New Society Publishers: British Columbia. · Matthew Winning (2021). Hot Mess: What on earth can we do about climate change? London: Headline Publishing Group. · Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). <
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The threat of climate change to long-term, global security is well publicised. However, current political narratives, financial constraints and short-term threats have combined to leave sustainability initiatives and the area of climate intelligence an unfunded priority within NATO. At the same time, many climate change and sustainability practitioners have struggled to communicate a comprehendible narrative that suits a defence client. In short, prioritisation of traditional battlefield requirements threatens long-term resilience within our Armed Forces. In the first series of The Resilience Brief podcast, we explore different facets of operational resilience for NATO armed forces. Our hosts, hosts Dr Sarah Ashbridge (RUSI/CCIP) and Lieutenant Colonel Alistair Beard (British Army) will navigate topics such as the future operating world, interoperability, and technologies, whilst also reflecting on domain specific requirements. 23 leading experts and practitioners will share their insights as to what holds strategic value for the Alliance, and the actions that can help us to improve resilience today. This podcast has been enabled thanks to kind sponsorship of Frazer-Nash Consultancy and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (NATO CCASCOE). This project was delivered by Dr Sarah Ashbridge of S A Consultancy (Yorkshire) Ltd) with production services provided by Two Jacks Communications Ltd. The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and are not representative of IMCCS
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