I3SMA Talk: Climate, Security and the Military in San Miguel de Allende
The Institute for International Studies San Miguel de Allende (I3SMA) presents a lecture by Sherri Goodman, the Pentagon’s first Chief Environmental Officer, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. at their San Miguel de Allende venue, with tickets priced at 325 pesos. Drawing from her book Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security, Goodman offers an insider perspective on how the U.S. military has come to recognize climate change as one of the world’s most pressing national security risks.
As Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security and a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council, Goodman brings rare frontline authority to topics including resource scarcity, geopolitical competition and the military’s shift toward clean energy and climate preparedness. This English‑language talk is a standout option for expats, professionals and globally minded residents who want an informed, high‑level discussion of how climate policy connects to international security in the 21st century.
Organizer
i3: ideas that inform and inspire (i3 San Miguel de Allende) is a lecture series and non-profit initiative based in San Miguel de Allende that brings internationally recognized speakers to address global issues, from geopolitics and democracy to science, migration, technology, and climate security . Its 2025/2026 season features diplomats, scholars, scientists, advocates, and policy experts such as Ambassador Gerónimo Gutiérrez, Angie Hobbs, Rebecca Eichler, Adam Frank, Branka Panic, and Sherri Goodman, reflecting a strong focus on timely, high-level public discourse . As an organizer, i3 offers carefully curated, intellectually rigorous events that appeal to an engaged international and local community, making it a trusted partner for programs that position San Miguel de Allende as a hub for thoughtful conversation on the world’s most pressing challenges.
Venue
Hotel La Casona 30, located at Camino Viejo al Panteón No. 9, Colonia San Antonio, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, is a 76-room executive hotel situated in the San Antonio neighborhood, approximately ten minutes from the city’s UNESCO World Heritage historic center. Adjacent to the La Casona Convention Center, the property offers two dedicated event spaces—the Executive Room (6 x 10 m, capacity 20–30) and the Terrace Room (7 x 22 m, capacity 70–90)—both equipped with audiovisual equipment, flexible furniture, and coffee break service, making it a practical choice for corporate meetings, training sessions, and professional gatherings in one of Mexico’s most culturally distinguished cities.
