National Museum of American Diplomacy presents... Diplomacy After Hours! This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Accords, a historic diplomatic achievement negotiated in Dayton, Ohio that ended the war in Bosnia. Join us for a conversation between NMAD Director Mary Kane, NMAD Public Historian Dr. Alison Mann, Dayton City Commissioner Matt Joseph, and […]
Thomas Schultz of Green Umbrella will report on this breakthrough collaboration whose 37 members – including major corporations like P&G and Kroger – have committed to reduce the energy use, water consumption, and transportation emissions of their buildings by 50% by 2030. This portfolio represents over 300 properties and almost 26 million square feet. Members […]
Rotarian Chip Carson, MD, PhD, a professor, toxicologist and environmental and occupational physician whose research and consultation is global, will explain why climate change is the greatest single future threat to the health of children worldwide, through impacts including extreme weather events, emerging disease, and famine. He will outline ways we can mitigate a catastrophic […]
During this challenging year, the Council has pivoted to virtual learning opportunities for students and teachers; innovated with virtual exchanges; and moved quickly to continue to have monthly webinars with foreign affairs speakers. Despite the uncertainty, we remain committed to serving our community and helping to diminish boundaries. We look forward to reflecting on […]
The Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum annually convenes the world’s top energy and foreign policy decision-makers to set the global energy agenda for the year ahead and examine the longer-term geopolitical and geo-economic implications of the changing energy system. The 2021 Forum will have a special focus on the post-pandemic energy system, emerging net-zero […]
Carla Walker, the Climate Advisor for Cincinnati through the American Cities Climate Challenge and Savannah Sullivan, Green Umbrella’s new Climate Policy Lead, will describe two breakthrough strategies to reduce utility costs for low income renters. As our city faces an epidemic of evictions and utility shut-offs, WarmUp Cincinnati helps tenants conserve energy and the City’s […]
Education: A Human Right, a Public Good, and a Public Responsibility In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools, impacting more than 91% of students worldwide. As International Day of Education focuses global attention on this issue, what actions can we take […]
A panel of experts to address advances in human rights, the status of US military presence in the region, and efforts to confront the Taliban Join us on Monday, January 25th for a discussion on the future of U.S. policy in Afghanistan, featuring a diverse panel of experts: Associate Asia Director of Human Rights […]
Our first #FacesOfExchange of 2021 will feature Mona Taha on January 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST (Washington, DC Time). Mona first came to the United States in 2010 on a "Changing Demographics and Multi-Culturalism in the U.S." MRP. Her original project was organized by Janice Brummond in our office and Michele Titi and Elizabeth Barry at Meridian […]
On January 4, 2010, President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring January National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This proclamation included a call to action, with President Obama encouraging “the people of the United States to recognize the vital role we play in ending modern slavery.” Christopher Miller, a Senior Director at […]
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