The Peace Department, in partnership with Foundation House, presents its fourth annual Climate and Conflict Convening, an event series focused on operationalizing sustainable development solutions to address climate-driven security challenges. This year, the convening will explore how rising nationalism and related climate policy reversals in the United States impact national, economic, and climate security. It will also examine how diverse sectors can come together to continue to strategically advance climate and sustainability goals amidst this shifting political landscape.
Setting the Stage: Climate Backsliding & American Security
The relationship between nationalism and climate backsliding
An overview of recent climate-related rollbacks
The economic, national and climate security implications of climate-averse policies
The Current Administration's Climate Rollbacks: Impact on the Ground
The ramifications of climate policy shifts across sectors
Threats to green infrastructure and transition initiatives
The consequences of dismantling community uplift programs
Subnational Solutions: Localizing Climate Action
Leadership of subnational governments and coalitions amid federal setbacks
Place-based organizing frameworks for robust cross-sectoral collaboration
Movement-building strategies
[Workshop] Climate Communication: From Message to Action
Reviving climate action in the face of current challenges
Shifting messaging to meet the moment
Unifying communication across sectors
*Program subject to change.
Speakers & Participating Organizations
Alexis R. Posey, J.D., Chief Campaigns Officer, The Center for Cultural Power
Alex Cornell du Houx, Co-founder & President, Elected Officials to Protect America
Alys Campaigne, Climate Initiative Leader, Southern Environmental Law Center
Elizabeth Lien, Senior Director, Federal Climate Policy, WWF
Itana Benites, Managing Director, Climate Justice Alliance
Jessica LeClair, Executive Director, Sustainable CT
Julia Wilkinson, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, LEBEC
Krystle Edwards, Director of Campaigns & Engagement, The Center for Cultural Power
Matt Scott, Director, Storytelling & Engagement, Project Drawdown
Susan Kraham, Northeast Managing Attorney, Earthjustice
Tom Ellison, Deputy Director, The Center for Climate and Security
*Speakers subject to update.
Guests coming from New York City may join The Peace Department on a shuttle bus departing around 7:30am on September 26 from Port Authority to Greenwich. Further transportation details to be shared with registered guests in the lead up to the event.
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Climate and Conflict Registration
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About The Peace Department
Founded in 2021 by James Sternlicht, The Peace Department was created to bridge the gap between intention and action in sustainable development. Designed as a dot-connector and orchestrator, our mission is to unite cutting-edge solutions and diverse sectors in hyper-coordinated efforts that build a more resilient, equitable, and peaceful future.
About Foundation House: A Center for Positive Impact
Foundation House is a creative and philanthropic community located on a peaceful, biodiverse estate in Greenwich, CT. As a Center for Impact, we are committed to driving systemic change across environmental, social, and mental health initiatives. Through robust convenings, residencies, lectures, and events, we unite a diverse community of philanthropists, impact investors, entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and thought leaders to explore and address some of the most pressing issues of our time — including climate change, social justice, mental wellness, and gender issues. These gatherings often spark new collaborations and strengthen a growing network of aligned partners.