The Environmental Costs of War
Conflict and war not only create humanitarian crisis but also create short and long-term environmental crises. The impact of military and conflict/war on local/global environment is often overlooked. In this special Earth Talks Series, we invite Mr. Doug Weir, Policy Director of The Conflict and Environment Observatory to share latest findings and their persuasive call for more accountability and transparency of role of military on local ecology and emissions.
Date - 29th November 2021
Time - 6.30 PM (Doha time)

Who Owns Our Low Carbon Future
Transitioning to a low carbon future is imminent to avoid climate breakdown. But will that future will be equitable and inclusive? Or it will be a continuous extension of the present economic system or worse, where a handful of corporates decide and control critical aspects of life—food and energy. To discuss the current status, and how we can build an equitable and fair low carbon future, we have two leading experts—Dr. Vandana Shiva and Prof. Peter Drahos.
Date - 7th December 2021
Time - 11 AM (Doha time)