Event Summary: Food on the Frontlines? Evaluating the Future of Defense in an Unstable Climate (Munich Security Conference 2026) - The Council on Strategic Risks CCS and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) lead an official MSC 2026 Side Event as part of CCS’ Feeding Resilience Program to discuss the nexus of climate change, food, and ...

🌾 As part of the #FeedingResilience program, CCS and CIMMYT lead an #MSC2026 Side Event exploring the nexus of #climatechange, food, and national security in the NATO context.

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Green background slide titled “4. Positive Impact on Mental Wellbeing.” Pink text reads: “Membership of Affordable Food Clubs is linked to improvements in self-confidence and a reduction in food-related stress. In addition, 86% of members report feeling more closely connected to their community since accessing an Affordable Food Club.” Below, a photo shows an older woman in a pink jacket smiling while pouring a hot drink at a community food club. An illustration shows a small group of people sitting around a table talking.

Green background slide titled “5. Expanding Wraparound Services.” Pink text reads: “Over 70% of members had accessed at least one form of wraparound support through their Affordable Food Club, with social, cooking and nutrition activities the most commonly accessed forms of support.” Below, a photo shows two women shaking hands across a table covered with bread and fruit at a food club. An illustration shows two people looking at a document with a lightbulb icon.

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Read the full report here: bit.ly/4qpLGRr

#FeedingResilience #AffordableFoodClubs #FoodSecurity #CommunityResilience #FeedingBritain

I was so glad to welcome The Center for Climate and Security at the @councilonstrategicrisks.org to Kansas State University and grateful to participate in this important discussion about food and water security, climate impacts, and the associated security risks.

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Feeding Resilience: Recap of CCS and Kansas State Event on Risk and Readiness in Food Security - The Council on Strategic Risks As part of CCS' Feeding Resilience program, the Center for Climate and Security (CCS) and Kansas State University held a conference on the nexus of climate change, agriculture, and global security.

🌾 In October, CCS and Kansas State University hosted an event on global food security challenges as part of CCS’ #FeedingResilience program. The event convened experts across sectors to discuss the nexus of #climatechange, agriculture, & global stability.

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Feeding Resilience: Ethiopia - The Council on Strategic Risks A new case study exploring security, food, and climate issues in Ethiopia from the Center for Climate and Security (CCS) and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.

🇪🇹 🌾 A new addition to the #FeedingResilience program, CCS and @woodwellclimate.bsky.social have published a case study exploring intersecting security, food, and #climate issues in #Ethiopia.

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🌾 Food is essential for human life, well-being, and security—but the state of global food security is dire.

Building on previous #feedingresilience reports, @tomellison123.bsky.social + @erinsikorsky.bsky.social dive deep into the geopolitics of food insecurity in "The Feeding Resilience Plan."