Initiative Activities

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

10 June 2026

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

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 26^th Coordinating Committee Meeting to launch and present a new GCTF toolkit.

Compiling lived experience and expert opinion to advance the discussion around climate change and insecurity

10 March 2026

Led by Germany and Kenya, the Initiative on Addressing the Nexus Between Climate Change and Violent Extremism conducive to terrorism held a virtual workshop seeking stakeholder input and insights on the links between climate change and insecurity.

Aligning efforts to enhance oversight and accountability mechanisms in counterterrorism operations

11 December 2025

The GCTF Oversight and Accountability in Counterterrorism Initiative officially launched the Brussels Memorandum on Good Practices for Oversight and Accountability Mechanisms in Counterterrorism. Read more »

Promoting education as a key pillar in preventing and countering violent extremism conducive to terrorism

4 December 2025

Led by the European Union and Morocco, the Initiative on Education for the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism Conducive to Terrorism held a conference to mark its conclusion and present resources, findings, and lessons learned.

Consolidating stakeholder input and insights to increase understanding of the links between climate change and insecurity

3 June 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 seeking stakeholder input and insights on the links between climate change and insecurity.

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.

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.