# Structural Solutions for Democracy and Climate Change #### calendar\_today Date and Time **February 23, 2022** 06:00PM - 06:00PM EST In a conversation moderated by Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor of Public Policy Yanilda María González, **President Juan Manuel Santos** will reflect on what it means to struggle through difficult negotiations for democratic structural change, and how to never lose sight of the holistic goal: stronger social, environmental, and economic conditions for all. In a conversation moderated by Harvard Kennedy School Assistant Professor of Public Policy Yanilda María González, **President Juan Manuel Santos** will reflect on what it means to struggle through difficult negotiations for democratic structural change, and how to never lose sight of the holistic goal: stronger social, environmental, and economic conditions for all. Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (HKS ‘81) received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016 in recognition of the historic Colombian peace accord which ended the country’s 50-year civil war. In addition to his work for democracy in Colombia, President Santos has remained committed to passing sweeping environmental policies to fight climate change. Visit [the event page](https://drclas.harvard.edu/event/structural-solutions-democracy-and-climate-change-nobel-prize-laureate-president-juan) for more information. [Register](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJC7MW1YNxBidsLGmiUFWpKqbvlo0Uca3vxP7mvM2U1IVqhQ/viewform) in advance. The event will be held in person and live streamed. Contact: See also:- [ Business, Law & Policy ](/research-areas/business-law-and-policy) - [ Faculty of Arts and Sciences ](/school/faculty-arts-and-sciences) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#) Save: [ Add to calendar calendar\_today ](https://www.environment.harvard.edu/node/1429897/event-feed.ics) Copy link link