Will the first International Peacebuilding Week make a difference?

About this episode

This episode discusses the potential impact of the first International Peacebuilding Week on shifting the focus from crisis response to long-term peace investment.

The first-ever International Peacebuilding Week, which will run from 22-26 June, comes at a critical moment. Violent conflict is becoming more protracted, global cooperation is under strain, and climate shocks, displacement and weak institutions are compounding risks in some of the world's most fragile settings. Can a dedicated week for peacebuilding help shift the conversation from crisis response to long-term investment in peace? In this Think Change episode, guests discuss what it will tak...

Topics covered

• peacebuilding
• global cooperation
• violent conflict
• climate shocks
• long-term investment

Keywords

• peacebuilding
• International Peacebuilding Week
• global cooperation
• violent conflict
• climate shocks

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