Events
Women Leaders and Emerging Leaders: A Force Multiplier
January 11, 2012 // 9:30am — 11:15am
As the Council of Women World Leaders celebrates its 15th anniversary and a move to The Wilson Center, Finnish President Tarja Halonen, former Irish President Mary Robinson, and U.N. Special Representative Margot Wallstrom share their stories for the next generation.
Political Demography: How Population Changes Are Reshaping International Security and National Politics
January 10, 2012 // 12:00pm — 5:00pm
“The world’s population is changing in ways that are historically unprecedented,” said Jack Goldstone, co-editor of the new book, "Political Demography: How Population Changes Are Reshaping International Security and National Politics."
New Research on Climate and Conflict Links
December 19, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:45am
Experts discuss new and existing research that shows how climate change could potentially contribute to armed conflict or violent social unrest.
Delivering Solutions: Advancing Dialogue To Improve Maternal Health (Report Launch)
December 15, 2011 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Join us on December 15 for the launch of "Delivering Solutions: Advancing Dialogue To Improve Maternal Health," which captures and synthesizes the recommendations of the Wilson Center's Maternal Health Dialogue Series.
Climate Finance: Innovative Financing Sources for Sustainable Development?
December 15, 2011 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
With donor countries' budgets constrained,alternative financing sources for development are gaining some momentum, inside and outside the climate negotiations context.
Government Leadership in Sustainability
December 14, 2011 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Opportunities among government and business to partner in support of sustainable design are vast and growing. Martha Johnson, GSA Administrator, will explore how $65 billion and 360 million square feet of federal real estate can become a zero environmental footprint that will reduce waste, support innovation, and boost efficiency.
Release of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board's 14th Report
December 14, 2011 // 12:45pm — 4:30pm
The Good Neighbor Environmental Board and the Mexico Institute hosted the release of a report and a discussion on border environmental issues. In addition, Senior Energy Consultant Duncan Wood presented his latest research on border renewable energy development.
Book Discussion - World Under Pressure: How China and India are Influencing the Global Economy and Environment
December 09, 2011 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
Join us for a discussion of Carl Dahlman's new book "World Under Pressure: How China and India are Influencing the Global Economy and Environment."
Accounting for Culture in the Military: Implications for Future Humanitarian Cooperation
December 09, 2011 // 9:30am — 4:00pm
While the military has made the goal of increased cultural knowledge and awareness a priority since the mid-2000s, these developments have yet to be accounted for as part of a broad inter-agency conversation among military and non-military stakeholders. Join us for a conference focusing on the U.S. military’s efforts to develop cultural expertise.
Conservation Initiatives in the Trans-Pacific Partnership
December 05, 2011 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement are making strides toward promoting environmental stewardship along with expanded trade. Join Ambassador Marantis for the discussion regarding progress in the TPP environment negotiations.
