PeaceCon@10: Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change

January 27, 2022 00:57:48
PeaceCon@10: Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change
Events at USIP
PeaceCon@10: Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change

Jan 27 2022 | 00:57:48

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Show Notes

On January 26, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding hosted a plenary panel discussion to address the relationship among climate change, conflict and fragility, and consider strategies for the international community to address the peace and security implications of these issues as well as the ongoing pandemic.

Speakers

Ambassador Frederic Gateretse-Ngoga, introductory remarks Head of Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Division, African Union Commission

Polly Byers CEO, Karuna Center for Peacebuilding

Gillian Caldwell Agency Climate Change Coordinator and Deputy Assistant Administrator, USAID

Patrick Youssef Regional Director, Africa, International Committee of the Red Cross

Andrew Revkin, moderator Director, Initiative on Communication Innovation and Impact, The Earth Institute, Columbia University

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peacecon10

 

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