Forty years ago last month, about 70 climate scientists and environmental policy analysts convened in the Austria town of Villach for a conference organized under the auspices of UNEP, the WMO and ICSU titled, ‘An Assessment of the Role of Carbon Dioxide and of Other Greenhouse Gases in Climate Variations and Associated Impacts…
The Future of Ukraine: A Princeton ConferenceRussia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, has raised urgent questions about the country’s future. Two central issues demand attention, shaping both Ukraine’s trajectory and the broader geopolitical landscape.
Reforms and good governance are essential pillars of a well-functioning society. In today’s discussion, our panelists will examine how leaders design and implement large-scale reforms to achieve functional institutions, foster economic development, and enhance service delivery. The panelists will also draw key lessons from case…
Ceyla Pazarbasioglu is Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department (SPR) of the IMF, a position she has held since 2020. Ms. Pazarbasioglu leads the work on the IMF’s strategic direction and the design and implementation of its policies and lending activities across all IMF member countries.
The U.S. and China remain the world’s two largest economies, tied together by trade, technology, and investment. Yet the relationship is increasingly shaped by competition, security concerns, and talk of economic “decoupling.” This panel will explore what’s at stake as the two countries navigate this uncertain period. More…
Conference Room 05, United Nations Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017.
As the international community commemorates the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Afghanistan remains entrenched in political deadlock, grave human rights abuses, economic turmoil, and widespread humanitarian suffering during the Taliban regime. Recognizing the critical juncture at which Afghanistan finds itself, there is…
