Date/Time
Date(s) - Friday - Sep 19, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Categories
This event is part of the Global Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice and is jointly organized by War Resisters’ International (WRI) and the International Peace Bureau (IPB)
- When: Friday, 19 September 2025
- Time: 15:00 CEST
- Location: Online (Zoom Registration)
Event description
In this online workshop, we will explore the intersections between militarisation and the drivers of climate chaos, and consider what a demilitarised approach to the climate crisis could look like. Together, we aim to map out where these intersections are being most directly experienced around the world and ask how we can build movements that are ready to act together on these twin crises.
We will be joined by a number of speakers who will help us to map out some of the places in the world these intersections are being most directly experienced, and ask how we can build movements that are ready and able to act together on these twin crises.
Following their inputs, we will open the floor for a more informal exchange among speakers and participants, including space for questions and interaction.
We hope you will leave with a sense of the urgency to take action, and an energy and determination to!
Speakers:
- MA. Adrián Martínez Blanco
Adrián is the Director and founder of La Ruta del Clima, [a Costa Rican non-governmental organization (NGO) that advocates for the public’s right to participate in the climate governance process]. Alexander von Humboldt – ICC Alumni. Master in Environment, Development and Peace. Researcher on public participation, loss and damage, and international climate law.
- Waqar Ahmad (SPADO Youth, Pakistan)
Waqar, an Environmental Engineer and YouTuber from Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, is a youth Volunteer of SPADO. Growing up as a refugee and losing his home and businesses to the devastating floods of 2010 and 2022, he has dedicated himself to rebuilding his community. Through his work with SPADO, Waqar has led climate change awareness campaigns, established schools for young boys and girls in remote areas and through his NGO Pakwin has helped women create opportunities to earn from home, fostering resilience and empowerment. His impactful efforts have even earned him recognition from many organizations including being featured on National Geographic for promoting peace in the region and addressing its environmental challenges.
- Fatemah Khafagy (Co-Convener of the Arab States CSOs & Feminist Network)
Fatma Khafagy holds a PhD in Development Planning from University of London. She headed the gender program at UNICEF Egypt for fifteen years and established and headed the country’s first Gender Equality Ombuds Office for 6 years. She is a founder and member of several national, regional and international feminist NGOs and networks, including the Alliance for Arab Women and Women are change agents NGO. Fatma is the co-founder and co-convener of the Arab States CSOs & Feminist Network. She was also member of the UN civil society advisory group to the core group (CSAG) of the Generation Equality Forum. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Egyptian National Dialogue. Dr. Khafagy has written extensively on women’s rights and gender equality. In November 2024, she was elected for 2 years as member of the MENA Regional Coordinating Team (RCT) of Women Gender Climate Constituency (WGC)) in recognition of her expertise in gender equality and climate justice. She will advocate for feminist climate justice and work to strengthen movement-building for climate justice in the region.
If you’d like to read some materials in advance, you can find a great collection on the Global Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice page — feel free to explore! There are also many other events you can join.