Climate and Security: Advancing A Gender Lens

Jun 11, 2020 | The United Nations Joint Programme on Women, Natural Resources, Climate and Peace and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
online
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A high-level virtual discussion on gender, climate and security.

In this critical moment of global crisis, there is an opportunity to “build back better” and create a more inclusive and sustainable post-COVID world. Join Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, leading activists, policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners for a discussion on the gender dimensions of climate change. The panel will highlight the associated security risks, and share recommendations for advancing this agenda in ongoing policy debates and emerging investments. This event also marks the launch of two important new reports: the Joint Programme’s report “Gender, Climate and Security: Sustaining Inclusive Peace on the Frontlines of Climate Change” and GIWPS’ report “Women Building Resilient Cities in the Context of Climate Change: Lessons from Sierra Leone.” 

With Opening Keynote Remarks By:

Mrs. Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland, Chair of The Elders

Panelists:

Mr. Pekka Haavisto, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone

Ms. Rachel Kyte, Dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University

Moderated by Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security

This event will have live closed captioning.

When: Thu, June 11, 2020, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CDT

Where: Online