On World Ecology Day, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Greece, the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the United Nations, the World Council of Churches, and Foley Hoag LLP, is organizing a panel discussion on “Forging Paths to Sustainable Wildfire Prevention through Collaborative Governance.”
This event will take place on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the United Nations Headquarters (405 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017), Room 8.
This vital panel discussion on wildfire prevention strategies will bring together experts and community leaders from various global contexts to address the urgent need for sustainable solutions to wildfires. The event will explore innovative preventative measures, collaborative governance, and shared best practices to protect ecosystems and communities from the increasing threat of wildfires.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through its Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, has been an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations since 1985. As a member of the UN Department of Public Information (DPI) and a General Consultative member of ECOSOC, the GOA assigns representatives to participate in meetings and advocacy. In 2021, the GOA also received accreditation to the United Nations Environment Programme with observer status.
A livestream option of the panel discussion will be available.
