Join Citizen for Global Solutions and IEP Executive Director The Americas Michael Collins, to discuss the key findings from the Global Peace Index 2024. This years’ report reveals that the world is at a crossroads. Without concerted effort, there is a risk of a surge in major conflicts. Next to the annual global and regional results and longer-term trends, the GPI will this year also highlight the changing nature of conflicts, tensions in the Middle East and increasing global military capability. The GPI report presents the most comprehensive data-driven analysis to date on peace, its economic value, trends, and how to develop peaceful societies. The report covers 99.7% of the world’s population and uses 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators from highly respected sources to compile the Index. These indicators are grouped into three key domains: Ongoing Conflict, Safety and Security, and Militarization. The session will start with a presentation of the 2024 GPI followed by a Q&A session.

The Stimson Center and the 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. Speakers: Amal Talbi, Global Lead for Water in Agriculture at The World Bank David Bonnardeaux, Director, Environment and Energy at Pact Tegan Blaine, Director, Climate, Environment & Conflict at U.S. Institute for Peace

Join the Geneva Center for Security Policy and the Institute for Economics & Peace as we take a look at the links between climate change, ecological threats, migration, and conflict. This conversation is part of the Ecological Threat Report Series, dedicated to discussing the key findings of the fifth edition of the Ecological Threat Report. The report concludes that without concerted international action, accelerating ecological degradation will amplify social friction and conflicts worldwide. These challenges will be further exacerbated by climate change. Speakers Mr Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA Region, Institute for Economics & Peace Ms Thammy Evans, Senior Fellow, GeoTech Centre, Atlantic Council Mr Dominique Burgeon, Director, FAO Liaison Office with the United Nations in Geneva Moderator Ms Anna Brach, Head of Human Security, Geneva Centre for Security Policy

The 10th Istanbul Security Conference, hosted by the TASAM National Defence and Security Institute, will take place on 21-22 November 2024, under the main theme "Technopolitical New World: Security of Security – Intelligence, Generation, Family, Faith, and State Security." As the 21st-century world undergoes unprecedented technological shifts, reshaping security, economy, and society, this event gathers global experts to address the challenges and opportunities of a technopolitically-driven future. Steve Killelea A.M., Founder and Executive Chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), will deliver a pivotal keynote on the 'State of Global Peace,' exploring the intersections of peace, security, and technology within the current global landscape.