Online Course Alert “War and the Environment”—Sign up today!

Course Start and End Dates: March 24 – May 4, 2025

Militarism is one of the world’s top polluters and a leading contributor to the climate crisis, yet it is often exempted from key environmental standards. War and war preparations heavily pollute air, water, and soil and pose severe threats to ecosystems, species, and biodiversity. The U.S. military is one of the biggest polluters on Earth, and wars are frequently driven by the extraction and control of resources, especially oil and gas. To meet global climate goals, biodiversity targets, and sustainability commitments, we must address the environmental impact of war and militarism.

War and the Environment: A 6-Week Online Course

This course explores the intersection of war, peace, and sustainability, uncovering the environmental harms of militarism and highlighting the actions we can take for change.

 Click here to watch this short video to learn about what the course covers, how it is structured, and what you will gain from it!

 A deep understanding of the environmental costs of war, military emissions, and climate-security risks
 Practical strategies for environmental peacebuilding and war abolition
 Insights into advancing systemic change toward a more just and sustainable world
 Engagement with leading scholars and practitioners in peace, security, and climate science
 A global network of like-minded peers working across movements for peace and sustainability
Access to thousands of resources to enhance your knowledge and practice
Membership in a 3,000+-strong alumni network with ongoing opportunities

 Six-week online course featuring six core modules
Three interactive Zoom sessions for discussion and expert exchange
Flexible learning – engage with videos, readings, and discussions at your own pace

This course is 100% online, designed for flexible participation. Each week includes a mix of multimedia content, interactive discussions, and reflective learning activities.

The international community is becoming increasingly aware of the need to respond more effectively to climate change, yet the impact of war and militarism on environmental harm and security remains widely overlooked—even within peace and environmental movements.

This course addresses that gap, bringing together peace, climate, and sustainability advocates, researchers, and engaged citizens to explore the links between war and the environment. Throughout the course, we demonstrate how peace and anti-war movements complement each other, rather than being separate, as some may claim.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for anyone committed to peace and climate-related issues, whether you are an activist, educator, student, researcher, policymaker, or engaged citizen. Its key themes of war abolition and sustainability will resonate with all those working toward mutual survival and collective well-being. Whether you are new to the topic or an experienced advocate, this course will provide valuable insights and tools that you can apply immediately.