Forecast
Warren Hoge moderated the event “Climate Change and Conflict,” which was part of “Beyond the Headlines,” a series of evening receptions hosted by the International Peace Institute for experts from Permanent Missions to the UN and other members of the UN community.
Stephan Faris is a journalist who specializes in the developing world. Since 2000, he has covered Africa, the Middle East, and Chin
Stephan Faris talked about his book Forecast: The Consequences of Climate Change, from the Amazon to the Arctic, from Darfur to Napa Valley … read more
Stephan Faris talked about his book Forecast: The Consequences of Climate Change, from the Amazon to the Arctic, from Darfur to Napa Valley (Henry Holt and Co.; December 23, 2008). In his book Mr. Faris focuses on the direct effects of climate change on the lives of individuals, including its contribution to a rising cost of living, an increase in immigration, and changing tastes of foods. At this event he talked with Warren Hoge about on how climate change intensifies conflict and how the conflict in Darfur is an early example. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
Warren Hoge moderated the event “Climate Change and Conflict,” which was part of “Beyond the Headlines,” a series of evening receptions hosted by the International Peace Institute for experts from Permanent Missions to the UN and other members of the UN community.
Stephan Faris is a journalist who specializes in the developing world. Since 2000, he has covered Africa, the Middle East, and Chin close
People in this video
Hosting Organization
Series
Related Video
-
Global Climate Change
President Bush talked about ways that the United States can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the climate change legis…
-
Global Climate Change
Senator John Kerry talked about his ideas for legislative solutions to climate change and the book he wrote with his wif…
-
U.S. Policy Toward Darfur
President Bush announced new initiatives to strengthen and expand international sanctions against Sudan for its policy o…
-
Situation in Darfur
Representative Lee talked about the situation in Darfur. The previous day the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution …