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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15 Years of the GCTF

News

Strengthening international cooperation to respond to terrorist acts causing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies

Strengthening international cooperation to respond to terrorist acts causing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies

10 June 2026

The GCTF launched a new Initiative on preparedness and response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies caused by acts of terrorism. Read more »
Addressing the nexus between climate change and violent extremism conducive to terrorism

Addressing the nexus between climate change and violent extremism conducive to terrorism

10 June 2026

The Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between Climate Change and Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism developed a non-binding toolkit.

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Facilitating understanding and dialogue around climate change and violent extremism conducive to terrorism

Facilitating understanding and dialogue around climate change and violent extremism conducive to terrorism

9 June 2026

Led by Germany and Kenya, the Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between Climate Change and Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism held a side event on the margins of the 26th Coordinating Committee Meeting to launch and present a new GCTF toolkit.

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GCTF Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group Plenary Meeting

GCTF Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group Plenary Meeting

9 June 2026

Under the mandate of the Co-Chairs, Italy and Nigeria, the Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group held its annual plenary meeting on the margins of the 26th Coordinating Committee Meeting to discuss recent developments and upcoming priorities, including ethical and human rights-compliant use of AI in criminal justice and counterterrorism. Read more »
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Activities

Initiative on Improving Capabilities for Detecting and Interdicting Terrorist Travel through Enhanced Terrorist Screening and Information Sharing - Launch Event

Initiative on Improving Capabilities for Detecting and Interdicting Terrorist Travel through Enhanced Terrorist Screening and Information Sharing - Launch Event

27 September 2018

The objective of the Terrorist Travel Initiative is to develop a new set of Good Practices that can enable countries and organizations to build broader and more efficient watchlists and terrorist screening infrastructures. These Good Practices will serve a companion document to the GCTF Good Practices in the Area of Border Security and Management in the Context of Counterterrorism and Stemming the Flow of Foreign Terrorist Fighters. It is anticipated that the Good Practices will be presented for endorsement at the GCTF Ministerial Plenary Meeting in September 2019.

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