The global environmental crisis and rising authoritarianism are two of the most pressing challenges we face.

Despite overwhelming evidence of the impact of humans on the environment, and unprecedented international consensus on the need for urgent action, the world has so far failed take adequate steps to avert this crisis.

At the same time, democracy itself is under threat. The recent U.S.-led Summit for Democracy aimed to galvanize action across the world in response to creeping authoritarianism.

In this context, democratic governments must lead societies toward a transformation that leaves no one behind. Failure to respond effectively to the climate and environmental crisis risks worsening the already falling public confidence in the ability of democratic governments to deliver for citizens.

This conference will explore how we can get to work.