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"CREATING A WORKABLE WORLD" conference
University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium
OCTOBER 9-10, 2015
CONFERENCE MODERATOR: John Trent, former Secretary General, International Political Science Association
Global problems demand global solutions. However, the present international system is incapable of coping effectively with problems such as climate change, the North-South economic gap, civil wars, terrorism, pandemic diseases and many others. Fortunately, creative thinkers have put forward numerous workable proposals for dealing with the major threats now facing humanity. Many of these will be addressed by a stellar group of experts at the "Creating a Workable World" conference to be held at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs on October 9-10, 2015.
HOSTED BY: the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
CREATED AND SPONSORED BY: The Workable World Trust
CO-SPONSORED BY:
A Million Copies Initiative
A Peace of My Mind
Citizens for Global Solutions, Minnesota
Democratic World Federalists
Friends for a Nonviolent World
Growing Communities for Peace
Human Rights Program, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota
Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project
Justice and Peace Studies, University of St. Thomas
Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers
Minnesota Committee on Foreign Relations
Minnesota Committee in Solidarity with the People of Syria
Minnesota Pachamama Alliance
Minnesota Move to Amend State Network
Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute
Network of Spiritual Progressives
Nonviolent Peaceforce
Quiet Island Films / Beyond the Divide Film
The Advocates for Human Rights
United Nations Association of Minnesota
US Peace Memorial Foundation
Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice
World Citizen
World Savvy
Friday, October 9, 3:30 - 6:00pm (7:30-9:30pm Film Showing)
3:30 Registration, Coffee and light refreshments
4pm Welcome: Eric Schwartz, Dean, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
4:05 What is the Workable World Trust? Joseph E. Schwartzberg, Director, The Workable World Trust
4:20 Musical Interlude: Maryam Yusefzadeh and Tim O'Keefe, local musicians
4:30 Conference Purpose and Overview: John Trent
5pm Keynote Speech: Time for a New Global Governance Paradigm:
W. Andy Knight, Professor, International Relations, The University of Alberta &
Director, Institute of International Relations, University of West Indies
7:30 Sneak Preview of the Forthcoming Film "The World is My Country," the amazing true story of World Citizen #1 Garry Davis.
Followed by a discussion with Producer/Director Arthur Kanegis. For further information: www.1worldcitizen.com.
Saturday, October 10, 8:30am - 5:45pm
8:30 Registration, Catered breakfast
9:10 Welcome, Review of Friday Session, Introduce Saturday Program: John Trent
9:20 Minnesota's Place in a Rapidly Changing World: Mark Ritchie, former Minnesota Secretary of State;
Director of Minnesota World's Fair (Expo 2023) Bid Committee
9:30 A Workable System of Peacekeeping: Robert C. Johansen, Kroc Institute for Intl. Peace Studies, U of Notre Dame
10:15 Imparting Greater Legitimacy to the United Nations System: Charlotte Ku, Professor of Law and Associate Dean of
International Programs, Texas A & M University School of Law
11:00 Coffee Break
11:15 A World Parliamentary Assembly: The Key to Global Democracy:
Andreas Bummel, Director, Committee for a Democratic U.N. (Berlin)
Noon Civil Society Engagement in Global Governance and Promoting International Democracy:
William Pace, Exec. Dir., World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy
12:45 Catered lunch
Note: those that registered as students (free registration) will be on their own for lunch. There are a number of restaurants within
easy walking distance (a map will be provided). You may also wish to bring your own lunch
2:00 A Political and Psychological Strategy to Achieve a Workable World: Rabbi Michael Lerner, Network of Spiritual Progressives
2:45 The Politics of the UN's Human Rights Regimes: Barbara Frey, Director, Human Rights Program, College of Liberal Arts, U of MN
3:30 Coffee Break
3:45 Musical Interlude: Maryam Yusefzadeh and Tim O'Keefe, local musicians
4:00 Meeting the Environmental Challenge: Hilary French, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Program Officer,
Climate Change and Resource Efficiency (Ms. French is participating in her personal (not official) capacity)
4:45 Open Forum: opportunity for conference participants to share their thoughts
5:30 Concluding Remarks, Next Steps: John Trent
** All presentations will be followed by a Q&A session
NOTE: Professor Joseph E. Schwartzberg’s Transforming the United Nations System: Designs for a Workable World will be available for sale during the conference at the reduced rate of $30 (25% off regular rate); $20 for students (50% off regular rate). The author will be happy to personally inscribe your copy during lunch and coffee breaks.
University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Cowles Auditorium
OCTOBER 9-10, 2015
CONFERENCE MODERATOR: John Trent, former Secretary General, International Political Science Association
Global problems demand global solutions. However, the present international system is incapable of coping effectively with problems such as climate change, the North-South economic gap, civil wars, terrorism, pandemic diseases and many others. Fortunately, creative thinkers have put forward numerous workable proposals for dealing with the major threats now facing humanity. Many of these will be addressed by a stellar group of experts at the "Creating a Workable World" conference to be held at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs on October 9-10, 2015.
HOSTED BY: the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
CREATED AND SPONSORED BY: The Workable World Trust
CO-SPONSORED BY:
A Million Copies Initiative
A Peace of My Mind
Citizens for Global Solutions, Minnesota
Democratic World Federalists
Friends for a Nonviolent World
Growing Communities for Peace
Human Rights Program, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota
Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project
Justice and Peace Studies, University of St. Thomas
Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers
Minnesota Committee on Foreign Relations
Minnesota Committee in Solidarity with the People of Syria
Minnesota Pachamama Alliance
Minnesota Move to Amend State Network
Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute
Network of Spiritual Progressives
Nonviolent Peaceforce
Quiet Island Films / Beyond the Divide Film
The Advocates for Human Rights
United Nations Association of Minnesota
US Peace Memorial Foundation
Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice
World Citizen
World Savvy
Friday, October 9, 3:30 - 6:00pm (7:30-9:30pm Film Showing)
3:30 Registration, Coffee and light refreshments
4pm Welcome: Eric Schwartz, Dean, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
4:05 What is the Workable World Trust? Joseph E. Schwartzberg, Director, The Workable World Trust
4:20 Musical Interlude: Maryam Yusefzadeh and Tim O'Keefe, local musicians
4:30 Conference Purpose and Overview: John Trent
5pm Keynote Speech: Time for a New Global Governance Paradigm:
W. Andy Knight, Professor, International Relations, The University of Alberta &
Director, Institute of International Relations, University of West Indies
7:30 Sneak Preview of the Forthcoming Film "The World is My Country," the amazing true story of World Citizen #1 Garry Davis.
Followed by a discussion with Producer/Director Arthur Kanegis. For further information: www.1worldcitizen.com.
Saturday, October 10, 8:30am - 5:45pm
8:30 Registration, Catered breakfast
9:10 Welcome, Review of Friday Session, Introduce Saturday Program: John Trent
9:20 Minnesota's Place in a Rapidly Changing World: Mark Ritchie, former Minnesota Secretary of State;
Director of Minnesota World's Fair (Expo 2023) Bid Committee
9:30 A Workable System of Peacekeeping: Robert C. Johansen, Kroc Institute for Intl. Peace Studies, U of Notre Dame
10:15 Imparting Greater Legitimacy to the United Nations System: Charlotte Ku, Professor of Law and Associate Dean of
International Programs, Texas A & M University School of Law
11:00 Coffee Break
11:15 A World Parliamentary Assembly: The Key to Global Democracy:
Andreas Bummel, Director, Committee for a Democratic U.N. (Berlin)
Noon Civil Society Engagement in Global Governance and Promoting International Democracy:
William Pace, Exec. Dir., World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy
12:45 Catered lunch
Note: those that registered as students (free registration) will be on their own for lunch. There are a number of restaurants within
easy walking distance (a map will be provided). You may also wish to bring your own lunch
2:00 A Political and Psychological Strategy to Achieve a Workable World: Rabbi Michael Lerner, Network of Spiritual Progressives
2:45 The Politics of the UN's Human Rights Regimes: Barbara Frey, Director, Human Rights Program, College of Liberal Arts, U of MN
3:30 Coffee Break
3:45 Musical Interlude: Maryam Yusefzadeh and Tim O'Keefe, local musicians
4:00 Meeting the Environmental Challenge: Hilary French, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Program Officer,
Climate Change and Resource Efficiency (Ms. French is participating in her personal (not official) capacity)
4:45 Open Forum: opportunity for conference participants to share their thoughts
5:30 Concluding Remarks, Next Steps: John Trent
** All presentations will be followed by a Q&A session
NOTE: Professor Joseph E. Schwartzberg’s Transforming the United Nations System: Designs for a Workable World will be available for sale during the conference at the reduced rate of $30 (25% off regular rate); $20 for students (50% off regular rate). The author will be happy to personally inscribe your copy during lunch and coffee breaks.