Global Governance Events
Backdraft: The Conflict Potential of Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
June 10, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Alexander Carius of adelphi, Cleo Paskal of Chatham House, Stacy VanDeveer of the University of New Hampshire, and Geoff Dabelko of ECSP discuss the unintended security consequences of climate mitigation and adaptation policies.
Book Event: The Plundered Planet: Why We Must – and How We Can – Manage Nature for Global Prosperity
June 01, 2010 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Professor Paul Collier discusses his latest book, and the shift from plunder to sustainable management of natural resources at the Wilson Center.
A Discussion of the Future of the OAS With Secretary General José Miguel Insulza
May 11, 2010 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Latin American Program
José Miguel Insulza of the OAS addressed the significance the Organization holds today, what topics it should address, and what reforms could be undertaken.
Chile's Presidential Elections: A Report from the Field
January 21, 2010 // 8:00am — 9:30am
Latin American Program
At a Latin American Program seminar, Chilean scholar Patricio Navia of New York University discussed the decline of the Concertación coalition, Piñera's and the Alianza's success, and the future political outlook for Chile.
Northeast Asia on the Path to Copenhagen
November 17, 2009 // 12:30pm — 4:30pm
Asia Program
The Asia Program and the China Environment Forum host a two-panel event on how nations in northeast Asia are preparing for the UN Conference on Climate Change to take place in December in Copenhagen.
The Road to Copenhagen: Perspectives on Brazil, China and India
October 26, 2009 // 3:30pm — 5:30pm
Brazil Institute
A lone ranger mindset inflicting both developed and developing countries stands in the way of a significant reduction of carbons emissions, but the world will eventually have to put differences aside in order to reach an agreement on climate change, say experts on Brazil, China, and India.
Enough! Emerging U.S. and African Leadership on Food Security
July 29, 2009 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Africa Program
The co-authors of "Enough! Why the World's Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty" discuss food security and agricultural development in Africa.
The International Watersheds Initiative: Implementing a New Paradigm for Transboundary Basins
July 23, 2009 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Canada Institute
The International Watershed Initiative represents a new way of thinking about freshwater basins, say Chuck Lawson and Willem Brakel.
Modernizing U.S. Foreign Aid: The Challenges of a Changing World
June 26, 2009 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
Wilson Center on the Hill
For the first time in many years there is wide agreement that U.S. foreign aid needs to be comprehensively reviewed and undergo major reform. Experts examine the options and strategy for the upcoming reform.
Building Together: Planning and Partnership for Health Care, the Environment, and the Economy
June 03, 2009 // 9:00am — 10:00am
Canada Institute
Jack Layton, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, discussed ways for progressive leaders in the United States and Canada to work together to address the major issues facing middle class families across North America.