The Center for International Affairs and World Cultures invites you to a compelling seated discussion on the United Nations Summit of the Future featuring Professor Denise Garcia, Professor Maria Ivanova, and esteemed guest Professor Patrícia Nogueira Rinaldi.

This engaging discussion will explore:

• The Rights of Nature: This vibrant and evolving area of International Law, including its implications and integration into global frameworks.
• The UN 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): How the rights of nature intersect with these critical global initiatives.
• Reforming the United Nations System: Insights into potential reforms following the recent Summit of the Future in New York, aimed at enhancing global governance and sustainability.

Professor Denise Garcia, a renowned academic and moderator for this event, will lead a dynamic conversation with Professor Rinaldi and Professor Ivanova.

Rinaldi is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Faculdades de Campinas (FACAMP) in Brazil. Professor Rinaldi, who is also the Director of FACAMP's Center of Studies and Research in International Relations (CERI-FACAMP) and Academic Coordinator of the FACAMP Model United Nations, brings extensive expertise in International Cooperation for Development and International Organizations from a Global South perspective.

Ivanova is the Director of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. She focuses on international environmental institutions, environmental sustainability, and the science-policy interface. Professor Ivanova’s scholarly focus encompasses the performance of international institutions, the implementation of international environmental agreements, and sustainability. Her current research examines national performance on international environmental conventions, and she actively collaborates with countries in East Africa.

The discussion promises to offer deep insights into cutting-edge issues at the intersection of environmental rights and international law. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with leading experts on these crucial topics shaping our global future.