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Defending Democracy

National Security and the Environment

NOVEMBER 15 | 10:00 a.m. EST | Virtual

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In partnership with the National Democratic Institute

As China, Russia and other authoritarian regimes continue to exploit natural resources for economic and political leverage, democratic communities around the globe are mobilizing to ensure and enshrine both democratic institutions and environmental protections. 

On November 15th, join Foreign Policy and the National Democratic Institute to hear from policymakers, community innovators and the private sector on how protecting the environment is a pivotal component of defending democracy.

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Event Details
November 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. ET | Virtual 

 

AGENDA

10:00  a.m. | Welcome Remarks

  • Maggie Lake, Veteran Journalist and Founder, Maggie Lake Media

10:03  a.m. | Opening Conversation

  • Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, U.S. Member of Congress (D-IL)
  • MODERATOR: Maggie Lake, Veteran Journalist and Founder, Maggie Lake Media

10:15  a.m. | Panel Discussion

  • Hanna Khomechko, Development Director, Environment People Law
  • Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Deputy Speaker, Tibetan Parliament-In-Exile
  • Emmanuel Umpula Nkumba, Executive Director, African Natural Resources Watch (AFREWATCH)
  • MODERATOR: Maggie Lake, Veteran Journalist and Founder, Maggie Lake Media

10:45  a.m. | Closing Conversation

  • Shanthi Kalathil, Board Member, National Democratic Institute
  • MODERATOR: Maggie Lake, Veteran Journalist and Founder, Maggie Lake Media

10:57  a.m. | Closing Remarks

  • Maggie Lake, Veteran Journalist and Founder, Maggie Lake Media
 

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
United States Member of Congress  (D-IL)

Shanthi Kalathil
Board Member, National Democratic Institute

Hanna Khomechko
Development Director, Environment People Law

Dolma Tsering Teykhang
Deputy Speaker, Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Emmanuel Umpula Nkumba
Executive Director, African Natural Resources Watch (AFREWATCH)

 

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