About the GCTF

The Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) is an informal, apolitical, multilateral counterterrorism platform. It is small, nimble, inclusive, and consensus-based. Its overarching mission is to reduce the vulnerability of people worldwide to terrorism by mobilizing expertise and resources to prevent, combat, and prosecute terrorist acts and counter incitement and recruitment to terrorism. 

The Forum brings together policymakers and practitioners from around the world to share experiences and expertise, and to develop practical, publicly available tools and strategies on how to prevent and counter the evolving terrorist threat. The GCTF is currently co-chaired by Egypt and the European Union. 

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Understanding the risks of climate change’s relationship with violent extremism conducive to terrorism and building solutions

Understanding the risks of climate change’s relationship with violent extremism conducive to terrorism and building solutions

15 April 2025

Led by Germany and Kenya, the Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between Climate Change and Violent Extremism conducive to terrorism held a virtual workshop exploring solutions and recommendations to consider when addressing the links between climate change and insecurity.

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Examining current evidence and approaches to the relationship between climate change and violent extremism conducive to terrorism

Examining current evidence and approaches to the relationship between climate change and violent extremism conducive to terrorism

4 March 2025

Led by Germany and Kenya, the Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between Climate Change and Violent Extremism conducive to terrorism held a virtual workshop exploring the links between climate change and insecurity, with a focus on the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.

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Responding to the challenges emerging from the intersection of violent extremism conducive to terrorism and climate fragility

Responding to the challenges emerging from the intersection of violent extremism conducive to terrorism and climate fragility

28 January 2025

Led by Germany and Kenya, the Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between Climate Change and Violent Extremism conducive to terrorism held a virtual workshop exploring the links between climate change and insecurity, with a focus on violent extremism conducive to terrorism in Southeast Asia and West Africa.  

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The Visual Impact of Inspired Institution Programming in Africa

The Visual Impact of Inspired Institution Programming in Africa

6 January 2025

This map highlights the important activities carried out by the GCTF-Inspired Institutions in Africa. The map is interactive and features responsive elements that reveal more information when clicking or hovering over them.

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Antalya Memorandum on the Protection of Soft Targets in a Counterterrorism Context

Antalya Memorandum on the Protection of Soft Targets in a Counterterrorism Context


Terrorist attacks are increasingly simple yet ruthless. In this context, soft targets such as schools, religious facilities and sports stadiums are particularly vulnerable. Attacks against such targets are relatively easy to execute due to their open access and limited security. The GCTF elaborated the Antalya Memorandum on the Protection of Soft Targets in a Counterterrorism Context to guide governments and private industry in developing policies and programs to protect citizens from terrorist attacks on soft targets. This animation is based on the Memorandum.

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