The Nexus of Climate Change, Fragility, and Peacebuilding

April 15, 2021 01:32:04
The Nexus of Climate Change, Fragility, and Peacebuilding
Events at USIP
The Nexus of Climate Change, Fragility, and Peacebuilding

Apr 15 2021 | 01:32:04

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Show Notes

On April 13, USIP and the Wilson Center hosted a timely discussion with experts on the linkages between climate and fragility, and how a more integrated approach to climate and fragility policies and responses can simultaneously strengthen resilience outcomes and minimize threats to peace and prosperity.

 

Speakers

Joe Hewitt, introductory remarks Vice President, Policy, Learning, and Strategy, U.S. Institute of Peace

Cynthia Brady, moderator Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson Center

Dina Esposito Vice President of Technical Leadership, Mercy Corps

Alice Hill David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, Council on Foreign Relations Former Senior Director, Resilience Policy, National Security Council

Liz Hume Acting President and CEO, Alliance for Peacebuilding

Erin Sikorsky Deputy Director, The Center for Climate and Security  Former Deputy Director, Strategic Futures Group, National Intelligence Council

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/nexus-climate-change-fragility-and-peacebuilding

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