Will the first International Peacebuilding Week make a difference?

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 take to turn renewed attention into meaningful action.

Together, they explore the politics of peacebuilding, the importance of accountability, the growing links between climate and conflict, and why countries most affected by fragility must be at the centre of shaping solutions.

As calls for accountability grow in conflicts, including Gaza and Sudan, the conversation asks whether International Peacebuilding Week can become more than a forum for discussion and help build a truly global movement for peace.

Guests

• Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI Global
• Elizabeth Spehar, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Peace Support, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
• Michael Keating, Executive Director, European Institute of Peace
• Habib Ur Rehman Mayar, Deputy General Secretary, g7+ Secretariat
• Mauricio Vazquez, Head of Policy, ODI Global Risks and Resilience programme

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