Past Events

Influential thought leaders lay critical groundwork for better aligning agriculture and food systems.

UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield argues that implementing a foreign policy for all Americans means tackling the global food security crisis head on.

The Council partners with the City of Chicago and the Metropolitan Planning Council to gather public input on the We Will Chicago citywide plan.

Watch the live recording of the Deep Dish Podcast episode on how nations across the world have responded to mass shootings.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and the White House’s Raj Panjabi discuss with Ann Veneman how the world should prepare for and respond to future pandemics.

Gavi CEO Dr. Seth Berkley, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, and Africa’s CDC Director Dr. John Nkengasong discuss global vaccine efforts with Council Distinguished Fellow Ertharin Cousin.

The 2020 Global Leadership Awards honor Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Helene Gayle, and Keith E. Williams for their work in advancing equity in global health and safety.

Gro Brundtland, Former Prime Minister of Norway and Former Director-General of the WHO, discussed the similarities between the COVID-19 and SARS pandemics and the lessons learned.