Structural Solutions for Democracy and Climate Change with Nobel Prize Laureate President Juan Manuel Santos

Date: 

Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

JFK Jr. Forum at Harvard Kennedy School (Virtual and In-Person)

Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (HKS ‘81) received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016 in recognition of the historic Colombian peace accord which ended the country’s 50-year civil war. In addition to his work for democracy in Colombia, President Santos has remained committed to passing sweeping environmental policies to fight climate change.

In a conversation moderated by Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor of Public Policy Yanilda María González, President Santos reflects on what it means to struggle through difficult negotiations for democratic structural change, and how to never lose sight of the holistic goal: stronger social, environmental, and economic conditions for all.

Register here 

Please register by 12:00 PM ET on Friday, February 18 if you would like the possibility of attending this event in-person. Registrants will be notified by 5:00 PM ET that day if a seat is available for them in the venue. If a seat is not available, registrants can stream the event live via our social media channels.

If you receive a seat in the venue but can no longer attend, we ask that you notify us by emailing harvardiop@gmail.com so that space can be made for another registrant.

The Institute of Politics will be strictly observing all HKS COVID health and safety protocols, including vaccination, testing, and quarantine guidelines. HKS buildings including the Forum are closed to people without a Harvard ID and attendance will be limited to the 100-person posted room capacity. RSVPs are required for in-person attendance. Masks must be worn at all times, except for quick sips of beverages. Food will not be allowed in the venue.

This event is hosted by the Institute of Politics and co-sponsored by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation as well as the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies.