Events
How To Manage Environmental Conflict in the Face of Climate Change
November 12, 2009 // 1:00pm — 4:00pm
Latin American and North American experts analyze policy changes and inter-sectoral cooperative efforts to better manage local environmental disputes and mitigate contentious issues.
Strategic Energy Opportunities for the Department of Defense
October 28, 2009 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
Amory Lovins, co-founder, chairman, and chief scientist at the Rocky Mountain Institute, speaks at the Wilson Center.
Book Launch: A Pivotal Moment: Population, Justice, and the Environmental Challenge
October 27, 2009 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Through a series of essays by leading demographers, environmentalists, and reproductive health experts, A Pivotal Moment offers a new perspective on the complex connection between population dynamics and environmental quality.
Book Discussion: Murder in the Name of Honor: The True Story of One Woman's Heroic Fight Against an Unbelievable Crime
October 26, 2009 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
"Honor killings" claim the lives of 5,000 women every year. Murder in the Name of Honor breaks the silence surrounding this crime with personal stories, and describes the author's battle to change outdated laws and expose governments that turn a blind eye to the murder of women.
And on the Last Day, Plant a Tree: Photography Exhibition by Prince Hussain Aga Khan
October 23, 2009 // 9:00am — 5:00pm
This photography exhibition introduces visitors to the activities of the Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Fund for the Environment, the environmental program of the Aga Khan Development Network. Prince Hussain Aga Khan's photographs portray the urgent need for environmental stewardship.
Sexual Violence Against Minors: Scope, Consequences, and Implications
October 20, 2009 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Sexual violence against minors is a critical global health issue, argue experts, yet ethics and methodology issues make conducting research on this disturbing problem difficult.
Covering Climate: What's Population Got to Do With It?
October 14, 2009 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
"Thinking about population and trends in population is a vital reality check for assessing policies you hear about on global warming," says New York Times reporter Andrew Revkin. Nevertheless, the mainstream media has been reluctant to write about population growth in relation to climate change.
Reporting From Kenya: U.S. Editors Cover Health, Environment, and Security
October 01, 2009 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Stephanie Hanson of CFR.org, Margaret McElligott of washingtonpost.com, and Andrea Crossan of BBC's "The World" speak about foreign reporting and the International Reporting Project's Gatekeeper trip to Kenya.
Foundation Roundtable: Future Family Planning Strategies
September 22, 2009 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
"Family planning is one of the biggest success stories of development cooperation," says the Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation during a roundtable discussion on the future of family planning and reproductive health.
The World's Cities: Mapping Urban Growth in Developing Countries
August 26, 2009 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
The United Nations estimates that an additional 3 billion urban dwellers will be added to the world's population by 2050. Experts discuss land-use patterns and demographic research.
