Blue Peace and Security: Building Momentum for Ocean Action in Environmental Peacebuilding (A Path to Ottawa Event)


Apr 28, 2026 | Oceans Futures, World Wildlife Fund
WWF HQ

Please join us for this Path to Ottawa event on April 28, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm ET at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Headquarters in D.C. 

This event will familiarize the environmental peacebuilding community with WWF's Blue Peace Framework, increase the role of ocean conservation in environmental peacebuilding, and increase awareness of environmental peacebuilding in DC policy and conservation circles. The event will conclude with a happy hour for participants. 

Speakers: 

  • Opening Remarks: Johan Bergenas, Senior Vice President of WWF Oceans
  • Presenting WWF's Blue Peace Framework: Preston Whitt, Senior Program Officer at World Wildlife Fund
  • Moderator: Sarah Glaser, Vice President of Oceans at WWF