Each year, SWP hopes to bring increased awareness to new global issues by holding panel discussions, engaging in like-minded partnerships, and releasing music that encourages a call to action. This year, we are focusing on environmental peace and the way music can be used to draw attention to climate change, and possible solutions. There is a strong relationship between world peace and environmental issues that illustrates how crucial it is for us to encourage peace across borders. Global warming has made natural resources more difficult to obtain, and increased competition for freshwater and fertile land has created conflict among cultures. Many countries do not have the means to deal with food insecurity, increasing land degradation, a lack of fresh water, and high population growth, which has made climate change particularly challenging for some individuals.
Some organizations, such as the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), have documented how connected environmental issues are with world peace, illustrating why action is desperately needed. One such document by the IEP (the 2023 Ecological Threat Report) explores which parts of the world have the greatest threat against social resilience and peace, which highlights how different cultures are affected by climate change. Global warming is one of the greatest threats to peace around the world (1), and this is why SWP felt so compelled to participate in this cause. We hope to provide a platform to give others the chance to hear how environmental change has affected people from all over the world. We believe this is necessary if we want to continue to develop world peace and cultural understanding.
One of our goals at SWP is to create long-lasting and impactful change in communities through action. This is why we’re partnering with Plant and Care for Peace, an organization that focuses on planting trees, fostering unity across cultures, and laying the groundwork for peace through environmental stewardship, cultural exchange, and art. Much like Plant and Care for Peace, we believe in making a tangible difference. For Plant and Care for Peace, The International Day of Peace (September 21st) is of particular importance because it is their core day for planting trees.
“Global Premiere of "Hope in the Hat"
Adding a unique cultural dimension to our celebrations, we are thrilled to announce the global premiere of our environmental play, "Hope in the Hat." This play, which highlights the interconnectedness of environmental conservation and peace, will be performed simultaneously on all continents. The theme song of the play has been produced in collaboration with Plant and Care for Peace. SWP has composed an original song “Plant and Care For Peace” specifically for the play, embodying the spirit of peace and hope that our tree-planting initiative aims to inspire. The song will be performed as part of the play, uniting audiences around the world through a shared message of harmony and environmental responsibility to achieve peace. Meet the "Hope in the Hat" on September 21, 2024.
At SWP, we will celebrate The International Day of Peace by releasing our song dedicated to environmental peace, while holding a discussion panel with our partners and experts to discuss how world peace is deeply connected with environmental issues. It’s truly a day about peace and giving back to the environment.
Please join us in fostering peace and environmental awareness as we lead up to our song release day and discussion panel on The International Day of Peace on September 21st.
(1) Lazarou, E., & Stanicek, B. (2023). Mapping threats to peace and democracy worldwide: Normandy Index 2023.
Written by Michelle Karth
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