2026-1 EU Society 10th Session June 4th, 2026 > EU Society at KUGSIS

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EU Society member Karel Sauvageau delivered a presentation titled "Climate Change as a Security Issue: The EU's Negotiation Strategies Toward Small Island Developing States in COP Climate Governance." The presentation examined how the European Union approaches climate negotiations, with a particular focus on its engagement with Small Island Developing States within the framework of COP climate governance.

The central question guiding the presentation was how the European Union balances climate leadership, strategic interests, and security concerns in its climate negotiations. Karel explored the EU's positioning as a leader in international climate policy while also considering the strategic and geopolitical dimensions that shape its negotiating approach, particularly toward the small island states most vulnerable to climate change.

The session addressed climate change as a growing security concern, discussing how rising sea levels, extreme weather, and environmental instability affect vulnerable nations and, in turn, influence broader security and diplomatic considerations for the EU. Members engaged in discussion about the tension between the EU's stated climate leadership ambitions and the practical strategic interests that inform its negotiation strategies.