Side Events Discuss Climate, Security, and Financing at Munich Conference
What happened
During the Munich Security Conference, several side events took place in October 2026. One event, 'From Field Evidence to Fiscal Choices: Financing Resilience and Security—an HDP Nexus Approach,' was co-hosted by the International Organization for Migration and the Berghof Foundation. Another side event addressed 'A Fragile Balance: Climate Change, Non-State Armed Groups, and Security,' which was co-hosted by the Folke Bernadotte Academy and others.
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Why it matters
The discussions examined how changing political and budgetary priorities are reshaping the relationship between development and security policy. The events specifically addressed financing for resilience and security through an approach linking humanitarian, development, and peace efforts.
The Munich Security Conference is currently taking place in Munich, located in the state of Bavaria.
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Who's involved
- Munich Security ConferenceHost of the annual conference on international security policy.
- Berghof FoundationCo-host of the event focused on financing resilience and security.
- Folke Bernadotte AcademyCo-host of the side event linking climate change and security.
- International Organization for MigrationCo-host of the event focused on financing resilience and security.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Folke Bernadotte AcademySpeculative
The Folke Bernadotte Academy might see its mandate and funding strengthened through the co-hosting of the climate/security event.
- International Organization for MigrationSpeculative
The International Organization for Migration could increase its visibility and access to funding through co-hosting the financing resilience event.
- Berghof FoundationSpeculative
The Berghof Foundation could increase its visibility and access to funding through co-hosting the financing resilience event.
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The entities involved
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Munich Security Conference
annual conference on international security policy in Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Berghof Foundation
nonprofit organization in Berlin, Germany
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Folke Bernadotte Academy
Swedish government agency
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