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Peacebuilding in the Era of Climate Crisis

The International Institute for Peace, in cooperation with the Agency for Peacebuilding, cordially invite you to the public panel on the topic:

Peacebuilding in the Era of Climate Crisis

Date:                            Wednesday, 2 March 2022

Time:                            5:00 PM (CET)   Vienna

Venue: Live at the IIP / ZOOM Webinar / Facebook Live

Speaker:

  • BERNARDO VENTURI, Co-Founder and Director of the Agency for Peacebuilding, Italy

  • HANNES SWOBODA, President of the IIP and former MEP, Austria

Moderation:

  • STEPHANIE FENKART, Director of the IIP, Austria

Content:

The event will deal with the complex linkages between climate, environment and violent conflicts and explore potential pathways through which climate change can increase the occurrence of armed conflict or aggravate existing conflict situations. It will also discuss the challenges that climate change poses for peacebuilding and how environmental shocks can negatively affect the outcome of peace processes.


Furthermore, the seminar will analyze the opportunities that climate change offers for enhancing the prospects of peace. It will discuss how shared environmental problems due to climate change can become a catalyst for cooperation, which in turn can help reduce tensions, facilitate trust-building and eventually promote sustainable peace.

Covid-19 Rules:

  • Registration is mandatory!

  • Max. capacity 25 people

  • 3G rule applies (vaccinated, recovered or Antigen/PCR Test)

  • Please indicate if you participate in person

The discussion will be held in English. 

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