As countries adapt to more variable rainfall among other key environmental challenges, resilience-building and cooperation will prove key in preventing large scale ecological displacement and conflict. To that end, please join us as we unpack key findings from the 2025 Ecological Threat Report (ETR)—a comprehensive, data-driven global assessment of ecological risks produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The ETR covers 3,125 sub-national areas in 172 countries and territories, representing more than 99 per cent of the world's population. It measures four interlocking threats: water risk, food insecurity, the impact of natural events, and demographic pressure. The 2025 ETR is the first edition of the report to include time series data. Covering changes between 2019 and 2024, it gives a view into the year-on-year volatility of ecological threats, many of which stand to be further impacted by Climate Change. The ETR aims to capture human communities' complex relationships with the natural environment – specifically as they relate to resource scarcity, climatic shocks, and the ways in which growing populations can exacerbate existing stresses. It provides a foundation for debate about the ecological threats facing countries and subnational areas, with an aim to inform the design of resilience-building policies. The report also highlights areas that are improving which are often overlooked in ecological assessments. These places can provide useful insights into areas that are more conducive to investment and building peace Speakers: Michael Collins, Executive Director Americas - IEP

The Institute for Economics and Peace, the world's pre-eminent think tank measuring peace and quantifying its economic value, will be releasing the annual Ecological Threat Report. The Ecological Threat Report 2025 is a comprehensive, data-driven global assessment of ecological risks and covers 3,125 subnational areas in 172 countries and territories, representing more than 99% of the world’s population. It  It measures four interlocking threats: water risk, food insecurity, the impact of natural events, and demographic pressure. This edition is the first to include a multi-year time series (2019-2024), enabling a clearer view of year-on-year volatility alongside persistent trends. Speakers: Lea Perekrests, Director of Partnerships - IEP Steve Killelea AM, Founder and Executive Chairman - IEP Richard Bontjer, Director, Climate and Nature Diplomacy Branch - Australian DFAT

In the lead up to COP30, the Permanent Missions of Australia to the United Nations will host a closed-door roundtable discussion to mark the launch the 2025 Ecological Threat Report (ETR) a comprehensive, data-driven global assessment of ecological risks produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The ETR covers 3,125 sub-national areas in 172 countries and territories, representing more than 99 per cent of the world's population. It measures four interlocking threats: water risk, food insecurity, the impact of natural events, and demographic pressure. The ETR aims to capture human communities' complex relationships with the natural environment – specifically as they relate to resource scarcity, climatic shocks, and the ways in which growing populations can exacerbate existing stresses. It provides a foundation for debate about the ecological threats facing countries and subnational areas, with an aim to inform the design of resilience-building policies. Following a presentation of key findings from this year’s ETR, Ms. Sascha Fong Chief of the Policy and Guidance, Policy and Mediation Division, UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and x from UNDP’s / Climate Security Mechanism will be invited to provide some reflections. Participants will then be invited to further unpack the policy and program responses best placed to reduce vulnerability to ecological threats, and sustainably manage natural resources – now and into the future. Speakers: Amb. James Larsen, Permanent Representative of the Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations Ms. Sascha Fong Chief of the Policy and Guidance, Policy and Mediation Division, UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Michael Collins, Executive Director Americas, Institute for Economics and Peace

As the world’s largest cross-sector gathering of leaders and leadership scholars, educators, and development professionals, ILA’s Global Conference offers an unparalleled experience to discover innovative leadership research and practice, forge meaningful connections, enhance your skills, find solutions, and shape the future landscape of leadership.   IEP Founder & Executive Chairman Steve Killelea will share his insights on the global state of peace and how data-driven strategies can inform leadership and development efforts. ILA’s Global conference draws more than 1,200 leaders and leadership professionals worldwide, including accomplished business executives, influential public leaders, thought-provoking authors and researchers, experienced educators and students, game-changing coaches, and organizational development professionals.