In the leadup to COP29, the Stimson Center and Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) will host a discussion to better understand the impact of rising food insecurity, water stress, natural disasters, and demographic pressure on countries, regions, and cities around the world. The session will include a presentation of key findings from IEP’s newly published 2024 Ecological Threat Report and expert contributions, followed by an audience-led discussion. The session will unpack the policy and program responses best placed to reduce vulnerability to ecological threats and sustainably manage natural resources — now and over the coming years.
Featured Speakers
David Bonnardeaux, Director, Environment and Energy, Pact
Michael Collins, Executive Director, Institute for Economics & Peace
Jade Cooper, Deputy Director of Americas, Institute for Economics & Peace
Tracy Hart, Lead Environmental Specialist, Environment and Natural Resources Global Practice, World Bank
Andrew Hyde, Director and Senior Fellow, Multilateral Financial Diplomacy, Powering Peace, Stimson Center
Cassandra Schneider, Senior Climate, Environment, and Conflict Program Officer, United States Institute of Peace
Natalie Fiertz, Research Associate, Environmental Security, Stimson Center (Moderator)