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Climate & Conflict: Addressing Conflict Drivers through Sustainable Development

The Peace Department & Foundation House present its fourth annual Climate and Conflict, an event series focusing on operationalizing sustainable development solutions to address current and on-the-horizon climate-driven challenges. This year, the convening will focus on domestic challenges around climate policies and initiatives as the political paradigm of the United States shifts.

Setting the Stage: Climate & National Security

  • The reflexive relationship between nationalism and climate change

  • How climate change fuels rising nationalism

  • National security implications of climate denialism

Policy Impact & Rollbacks - Assessing Current Administration's Climate Policies

  • Impact of policy shift across sectors

  • Consequences of dismantling community uplift programs

  • Threats to green infrastructure and transition initiatives

Subnational Solutions - Local Leadership in Climate Action

  • Role of subnational governments amid federal setbacks

  • Sustainable solutions with socio-economic benefits

  • Focus areas:

    • Place-based and bioregional initiatives

    • Climate narratives

    • Movement-building strategies

Workshop: Climate Communication - From Message to Action

  • Practical tools for effective climate communication

  • Strategies for translating solutions into action

  • Connecting government, community, and advocacy efforts

*Speakers to be announced very soon. Program subject to change.

Guests coming from New York City may join The Peace Department on a shuttle bus departing at 8:30am on September 26 from Port Authority to Greenwich. Further transportation details to be shared with registered guests in the lead up to the event.

​*In attending this event, guests consent to the Notice of Filming and Photography and accept their personal data processing according to Foundation House’s Event & Privacy Policy.

Climate and Conflict Registration

Deadline to RSVP: September 12th, 2024.

Any inquires can be directed to The Peace Department at jaclyn@peacedepartment.com

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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.