Tuesday October 28, 13:15-14:45 Eastern Time. Bahá'í International Community United Nations Office, 866 UN Plaza, New York (and online)
Registration required (registration deadline for in-person attendance is 3pm Friday Oct 24)
Policies for sustainable peace:
Enduring peace is perhaps the most critical component for the sustainable development of societies and the protection of both people and the planet. Our global community is in desperate need of creative and inclusive policy solutions at all levels to resolve conflict, prevent war, and foster a culture of peace. Since 2007, the World Future Council has been identifying and promoting future-just, exemplary policy solutions through the World Future Policy Award.
And the good news is – effective peace policies exist!
Join us on 28 October as we showcase a selection of inspiring, innovative and effective policies from the 2024 Award for Peace and Future Generations. From time-tested Indigenous customary law and wisdom to pioneering legislation for sustainable governance, feminist foreign policy, youth peacebuilding, neutrality and the peaceful use of international institutions, this event brings together experts from across sectors – including Indigenous leaders, policymakers and civil society – to highlight real solutions that are shaping a more peaceful world.
Featured policies include:
- The Moriori Peace Covenant - Nunuku’s Law (Rēkohu, New Zealand);
- Wales’ Well-being of Future Generations Act;
- Nigeria’s National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security;
- Costa Rica’s Abolition of the Army and Policy of Active Neutrality;
- Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.
Speakers include:
- Teresa Bergman (New Zealand). Project Manager and Research Team Lead World Future Policy Award 2024
- Neshan Gunasekera (Sri Lanka/Germany). CEO, World Future Council.
- Jacob Ellis (Wales). Director for External Relations and Culture, Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales.
- Frank Otto (Germany). Co-Founder, ALL FOR ONE -All People for One Earth. Ambassador, World Future Council
- Alimi Salifou (Nigeria). Founder and Director, Partnership for Future Generations in Africa.
- Maui Solomon (Moriori/Ngai Tahu, Rekohu NZ). Barrister and Indigenous Peoples Advocate. Chair and Chief Negotiator, Moriori Imi Settlement Trust.
- Paddy Torsney (Canada/USA). Permanent Observer of the Inter-Parliamentary Union to the United Nations
- Roberto Zamora (Costa Rica). International Lawyer. Board Member, International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms.
Moderators
- Jonathan Granoff (USA). President, Global Security Institute. Senior Advisor and UN Representative of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summits of Nobel Peace Laureates.
- Alyn Ware (New Zealand/Czechia). Member, World Future Council. Jury Member, World Future Policy Award on Peace and Future Generations.
Launch of the WFC Digital InfoHub for Peace and Future Generations:
Developed in partnership with start-up Open Paper, the platform inspires students, civil society, academia and policymakers through the stories behind transformative peace policies, offering concise overviews, multimedia content, and in-depth explorations presented in an engaging, modern and accessible format.
All for One – All People for One Earth:
All for One was launched in 2025 to utilise music and art to connect and inspire citizens and decision-makers in the common pursuit of a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world in the interest of future generations. The event will feature a pre-recorded performance of the All for One Peace Anthem performed by 12-year-old South African twins Vikky and Pippy Munyoro (vocals) and Brazilian guitarist Lucas Etcheverria.
For further information contact Alyn Ware alyn@pnnd.org, WhatsApp +420 773 638 867. US Mobile: +1 646 456 4738