News & Insights
The SDG Pulse: July 2025
This month’s SDG Pulse highlights how local action, legal innovation, and community ownership are converging into a powerful global movement for transformation. Dive into stories of energy democracy, climate justice, and regenerative development.
Peace Department Spotlight: Introducing The Big We
At a time when communities around the world are grappling with the intersecting challenges of climate, equity, and economic resilience, one truth is clear: real change must start locally—and scale globally.
The SDG Pulse: June 2025
This month’s SDG Pulse highlights how climate adaptation, energy innovation, and local governance are shaping the future of sustainable development. We examine the $9 trillion opportunity hiding in plain sight, the rising urgency of climate-driven migration, and how state and city leaders are stepping in to protect environmental data and finance just transitions. From emerging AI risks to new frameworks for sustainable infrastructure and urban growth, these stories underscore the importance of bold, accountable leadership in an era of compounding challenges.
Peace Department Reflections: On the Future of Clean Energy Incentives
Clean energy is on the chopping block in ongoing federal budgetary talks, but rolling back key policies may not be a foregone conclusion for the openly climate-hostile Trump administration.
The SDG Pulse: May 2025
This month’s SDG Pulse newsletter dives into articles exploring the urgency of local innovation—from preserving cultural assets as climate resilience, to the national security risks of underinvesting in communities, to new funding models post-foreign aid. PDPX meets this moment by investing in the infrastructure of hope: local leadership, shared learning, strategic solution integration, and systems thinking.
Peace Department Spotlight: PDPX in Action
We are excited to reveal our first PDPX project with The Big We, a Memphis-based organization that leverages culture to shift communities' understanding of what is possible and unlock opportunities for healing and abundance.
The SDG Pulse: April 2025
Where Change Begins: Introducing PDPX & Community-Led Climate Shifts. HBCUs Lead the Way in Gulf South Environmental Justice, What Japan Teaches Us About the SDGs, Christians Urged to Litigate for Climate Justice, and more…
Peace Department Reflections: Earth Month
Earth Month has always been central to The Peace Department, inspiring our Together for Peace programming and serving as a crucial springboard for community building and environmental stewardship.
The SDG Pulse: March 2025
This month's top impact stories: Wells Fargo’s net-zero reversal, Leon Panetta on climate security, leveraging community actors to catalyze the circular economy, and more…
Peace Department Reflections: AI & Sustainability - A Double Edge Sword
By now, most people have tested the waters of AI in one form or another, whether using it as a springboard for a new activity or weaving it into their day-to-day workflow and lives.
The SDG Pulse: February 2025
Beyond the Headlines: The Forces Driving Climate Progress͏. Climate Accountability Gaining Ground Amid Political Pushback, Climate Resilience Requires Inclusive Finance, and more…
Peace Department Reflections: World NGO Day
Today is World NGO Day. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are essential to a functioning democracy and thriving world.
Planetary Boundaries Exceeded... So What’s Next? 🌎
Had you heard about the Planetary Boundaries Framework? Let us know! We are all aware of the crisis, but the good news is: we have solutions! 💚
The SDG Pulse: January 2025
The Power of Community: Climate Recovery and SDG Progress. Montana Supreme Court sides with youth in landmark climate case, Bridging the Climate Finance Gap with Green Guarantees, and more…
Peace Department Reflections: L.A. Wildfires
On the morning of January 7th, I received a deluge of messages concerning a small but angry fire that had started just above my children’s school in the Pacific Palisades.
Women at the Climate-Conflict Nexus: Investing in Change
The panel explores the female perspective on climate displacement, given that 80% of those displaced by climate change are women.
Regenerative Agriculture for the Green & Blue Economy with Christopher Wayne // Acumen
Climate & Conflict 2024 panel with remarks by Christopher Wayne, Associate Director, Investing in Agriculture, Acumen
From Climate Migration to Economic Resilience with Mark Grobmyer
The panel examines cross-border and place-based economic solutions to foster sustainable economies within island geographies, specifically Cuba and Puerto Rico.
From Climate Migration to Economic Resilience with Eduardo Carrera
The panel examines cross-border and place-based economic solutions to foster sustainable economies within island geographies, specifically Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Climate Week NYC with The Peace Department - Part 3
Our team at The Peace Department had an incredible week diving deep into the latest climate developments and innovations.