Day 3: September 12, 2024
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM / Concurrent Sessions
Scaling Urban-Based Local Solutions for Peace: A Case Study Approach

For the recording of the session: https://youtu.be/d37a7zJE5GU?feature=shared

Beyond established and proven peacebuilding routes like dialogue and diplomacy, many
different avenues for building peace and overcoming conflict exist. This workshop will
explore scalable, locally-led, evidence-based peacebuilding interventions around arts, nature,
and science in a series of case studies from the North-Rhine Westphalia Region of Germany.
The presentation will discuss, for example, the use of urban peace gardens that promote
intercultural exchange, well-being, and creative and regenerative healing with nature to
advance community peace. The session will also explore the use of peace platforms such as
the one in Essen, Germany, which empower non-traditional actors to take power in local
peacebuilding.

Speakers:

● Aslı Telli, Academics for Peace, Wits University
● Burcu Eke-Schneider, Independent Peace and Conflict Researcher and Peace Worker
● Andreu Ginestet, Independent Artist
● Rochus Ehlen, Independent Life-Trust-Coach®
● Hassan Harati, Peace Activist

Academia Link : Transcription of the Peace Conference “Scaling Urban-Based Local Solutions for Peace: A Case Study Approach”