GPHW2024: Strengthening Global Governance for Existential Threats
News
Mar 4, 2024
Theme: Enhancing and Democratizing Governance in Global Health
Date and Time: 09 April 2024 | 11:00 – 12:00 GMT- summer time
Event Description: A High-Level Meeting convened by the InterAction Council and One Young World at the House of Lords in London on January 9, 2024, aimed to strengthen global governance for existential threats. The meeting focused on creating an intergenerational Global Security Council for Existential Threats responsible for strategy and action planning.
Bertie Ahern, Co-chair of the InterAction Council, emphasized the urgent need for young leaders’ involvement in addressing existential threats. Ella Robertson McKay, Managing Director of One Young World, co-chaired the meeting, highlighting the recent establishment of the Global Youth Security Council for Existential Threats.
Follow-up actions will be discussed at the upcoming InterAction Council plenary in spring 2024, with plans to host in China. These actions include convening the first intergenerational meeting of the Global Security Council and organizing High-Level Expert Meetings to develop a coordinated strategy. Partners are collaborating on advocacy campaigns and a digital platform for Planet, People, and Peace.
Dr. Jo Nurse, advisor to the InterAction Council, invites further collaboration, emphasizing that everyone can contribute to creating secure, sustainable communities for a better future.
Event Link: Strengthening Global Governance to Prevent Threats and Reduce Risks to Human Existence
Event Type: Seminar/Webinar
Event Format: online
Language(s): English
Organiser(s): Dr. Jo Nurse
How to Attend Virtually: Zoom link
Registration: Zoom link