Female Leadership in Environmental Peacebuilding: Ievgeniia Kopytsia Speaks at British Academy Summer Showcase

Jul 12, 2024 | Faculty of Law, University of Oxford
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On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the British Academy hosted its annual Summer Showcase Private View, offering an exclusive preview of their free festival of ideas. Among the featured speakers was Dr. Ievgeniia Kopytsia, an academic visitor and a research associate at the University of Oxford, who delivered a compelling talk on "Female Leadership in Environmental Peacebuilding: Converging climate, nature and peace."

Dr. Kopytsia's presentation shed light on the crucial role women play in connecting sustainability, social equity, and peacebuilding efforts. Her talk focused on inspiring examples of Ukrainian women who are leading green space protection and sustainable reconstruction initiatives, even as their country grapples with the devastating impacts of war.

A key point emphasized was the relevance of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security  in the context of the war in Ukraine. Authorized in 2000, this resolution calls for the meaningful inclusion of women in all areas of peace-building and conflict resolution, including post-conflict recovery and reconstruction.