Četvrta međunarodna konferencija o sigurnosti, znanosti i miru. Poziv

10:00h Opening Session – Welcome and Introduction

Global Security, Global Peace, Global Humanism

• Hussain Al-Shahristani, President of Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, World Academy of Art and Science Fellow (online)
• Garry Jacobs, President of the World Academy of Art and Science (online)
• Ivo Šlaus, Member of Advisory Board of Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, Honorary President of World Academy of Art and Science (online)

11:00h-12:00h

Science and Security

Knowledge is power, and science is a tool for discovering the truths of the world. In parallel, the products of science are often used for non-scientific purposes or even for conflicts, domination, destruction. Scientists have a powerful voice in society, but do the decision-makers listen? In this session we will explore how science, modern technology and scientists can be used as a force of good and help diminish conflicts.

• Boris Kožnjak, Institute for Philosophy, Zagreb – ‘’War and Peace: What can Scientists do?’’
• Gotz Neuneck, Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy, University of Hamburg, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (online) – ‘’How far can Science Diplomacy and security advice go? Current challenges’’
• Tonči Prodan, University of Applied Sciences in Security and Safety, Split – “AI in Counterterrorism: Harnessing Technology to Combat Radicalization and Terrorism Online’’
• Aleksander Zidanšek, Institute Jožef Stefan, Ljubljana, FWAAS (online)

12:00 -12:15 – Break

12:15h-13:15h

How can Religion Contribute to World Peace

Every manifestation has an idea that precedes it, argued Plato. Similar, the spiritual realm is the root of all human activity. Ethics, empathy, love, noble emotions and thoughts are the ideals for every human being, and religion can help in steering human behavior towards these goals. Can religion contribute to world peace, how efficient is it today, and what can be done to enhance the dialogue between religions, nations, religious leaders, we will ask our esteemed speakers.

Speakers:

• Giorgio Lingua, Apostolic Nuncio in Croatia – “The Role of Religion in Building Global Peace”
• Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, FWAAS (online) – ‘’Interfaith, Intrafaith, and Innerfaith Ethics‘’
• Goran Kardaš, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Zagreb – “Philosophical foundations of the principle of non-violence (ahimsa) in Indian Jainism”
• Almir Pehlić, Canon Theologian, Poet; Reformed Episcopal Church in Croatia – “World Peace and Necessary Sacrifice”

13:15-13:30 – Break

13:30-14:15

The Role of Media in Promoting Peace and Human Security

The media has an extremely important role in creating public opinions, sharing knowledge, educating citizens and shaping the world of today. In this session we will examine the current role of the media in promoting peace and human security and what can be done to make the media an active partner in peace activities.

• Miro Jakovljević, European Academy of Sciences and Arts
• Saša Ćeramilac, Al Jazeera Balkans
• Una Hajdari, eu (online)

14:15 – Closing Remarks

Date: 22 January 2025
Working language: English
Participation: Hybrid (online and onsite)
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs – https://pugwash.org/
World Academy of Art and Science – www.worldacademy.org

With support of: Independent Union of Research and Higher Education