From Rising Seas to Rising Risks: i3 presents climate and global security expert Sherri Goodman on March 10th

By Lisa Muhn

Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern—it is a growing global security challenge. It has been said that the next wars may be driven not by ideology or territory, but by the consequences of climate change itself. Increasingly described as a “threat multiplier,” climate change intensifies political instability, humanitarian crises, and conflict worldwide. These urgent connections will be explored in a timely public talk presented by i3: ideas that inform & inspire.

Conversation with Big Thinkers

On Tuesday, March 10^th at 5:00 p.m., i3 welcomes Sherri Goodman to La Casona Event Center for her lecture, Threat Multiplier: Climate and Global Security in the 21^st Century. This event is the final program of i3’s 2025/2026 season, concluding a year of thought-provoking conversations with leading voices.

Climate, Conflict, and Security

Drawing on decades of experience, Goodman will examine how rising temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather are reshaping global security priorities. She will explore their impact on international relations, migration, and military planning, and discuss how governments and institutions can respond through cooperation, resilience, and leadership.

About the Speaker

Sherri Goodman is a leading authority on climate security and sustainable development. She served as the U.S. Department of Defense’s first Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security and is currently Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate and Security. Her work has helped shape climate security strategies worldwide, and she is the author of Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security.

About i3

Founded in 2016, i3 is a nonprofit organization that brings leading thinkers to San Miguel de Allende for public conversation and engagement. Stay tuned for i3’s 2026/2027 season, launching in October 2026. Event Details

Tuesday, March 10^th, 5:00 p.m.

La Casona Event Center

Tickets: $325mxn in advance, $350mxn at the door

Tickets/ information: www.i3sma.org