Speaker ICPDN 2024 Mr. Melvin Earl Duncan

Mr. Melvin Earl Duncan Main idea:Nonviolent civilian protection and community-based security initiatives are effective in preventing violence and building peace. Important points: Unarmed civilian protection uses nonviolent methods to prevent violence and protect civilians in conflict areas. This approach is based on building relationships and interconnectivity rather than keeping people apart. Studies have shown significant […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Mr. Bas Fransen

Mr. Bas Fransen Main idea:Eco-mature’s tree-planting initiatives can drive environmental stewardship, social progress, and corporate engagement in sustainability. Important points: Tree planting can be a catalyst for social and economic progress, providing jobs and resources for communities. Eco-mature uses technology to connect corporations with tree-planting initiatives, allowing companies to integrate sustainability into their business practices. […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Mr. Alexander Simon Rendell

Mr. Alexander Simon Rendell Main idea:Local communities are most affected by environmental degradation and climate change, despite contributing least to these problems. Important points: Natural resources, particularly oceans and forests, are crucial for local communities’ livelihoods and well-being. Climate change and environmental degradation are disproportionately affecting local communities with low carbon footprints. Environmental education is […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Asst. Prof. Chol Bunnag

Asst. Prof. Chol Bunnag Main idea:Environmental conservation must be based on specific principles to contribute to social and environmental justice. Important points: Environmental conservation should follow four key principles: sustainable development, inclusivity, resilience, and respect for human rights. Community-based natural resource management can be an effective approach, but it’s not a universal solution for all […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Dr. Poonperm Vardhanabindu

Dr. Poonperm Vardhanabindu Main idea:Global warming is significantly impacting Thailand and requires urgent adaptation strategies. Important points: Thailand contributes only 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions but is among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change. Climate change is impacting agriculture, tourism, and weather patterns in Thailand, threatening food security and economic stability. […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Mr. Chachoval Sudjai

Mr. Chachoval Sudjai Main idea:Achieving personal fulfillment in the face of disparity requires developing inner strength through wisdom, freedom, and spirituality. Important points: Experience of disparity: Individuals suffer impacts of inequality in body, heart, mind, and spirit. Existential meaning of fulfillment: Humans are intelligent and free, capable of choosing their way of life. Developing inner […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Ms. Ping Ping Worakate

Ms. Ping Ping Worakate Main idea:Inner peace is foundational to achieving sustainable world peace and can be developed through self-reflection and healthy habits. Important points: Self-discovery process: Moving from self-awareness to self-acceptance to self-esteem. Two main tools for self-empowerment: Mindfulness/meditation and habit development. Four daily routines: Focusing on bedtime, wake-up time, eating time, and exercise […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriyadeo Tripathi

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriyadeo Tripathi Main idea:Morality can be made tangible and measurable through tools like the Moral Behavior Index and Life Asset evaluations. Important points: Morality is crucial for achieving development goals: SDGs and other objectives cannot be reached without a moral foundation. Moral Behavior Index: A tool to measure and evaluate morality across […]

Speaker ICPDN 2024 Mr. Mandar Apte

Mr. Mandar Apte Main idea:Leadership development must come from within and focus on taking responsibility for both actions and inactions. Important points: We are responsible for our inactions: Things we could have done but didn’t, like picking up a banana peel, can have consequences. Leadership involves inspiring others: Leaders need to motivate others to take […]

icpdn 2024 Session 3

Session 3: Community Peace: Building Inclusive and Harmonious Societies while Addressing Disparity This session focuses on the critical endeavor of nurturing inclusive and harmonious communities and societies at various levels, whether within local communities, across nations or on an international scale. The multifaceted reasons of conflict, including differences in beliefs, politics, economics, and more, will […]