“BE LOVE, HAVE JOY; HAVE COURAGE, BE EMPOWERED!”
This event, taking place on the UN International Day for Tolerance, aligns with India’s long-standing tradition of unity in diversity. The theme, “Be Love, Have Joy; Have Courage, Be Empowered!” embodies the spirit of resilience and the transformative journey of young leaders in Mumbai and across India as they build a sustainable future.
AUTHOR DR. WALTER L. CHRISTMAN
ABOUT THE BOOK
Inspired by the courage and conviction of young leaders like Greta Thunberg, Building Global Resilience: A Call to Action is a bold manifesto authored by Dr. Walter L. Christman, co-founder of the One Million Youth Leaders for Sustainable Development Beyond 2030 (1M2030) initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
The book empowers India’s youth to take decisive steps toward addressing global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and economic disparity. Drawing from Dr. Christman’s background in the U.S. Army Special Forces and his extensive international advocacy work, this book presents a new framework for global cooperation, combining top-down alliances with grassroots movements to create a resilient and sustainable future.
The accompanying facilitation guide, Empowering Change: Answering the Call to Action, offers practical tools for educators, leaders, and changemakers in India and worldwide to implement these strategies in real-world contexts.
ACTION PLAN and FACILITATION GUIDE
MEET THE AUTHOR: DR. WALTER L. CHRISTMAN
Dr. Walter L. Christman is a globally acclaimed advocate for fostering next-generation resilience through innovative international partnerships. As Chairman of the Global Challenges Forum Foundation in Geneva, he shapes global resilience strategies and publishes through Global Resilience Publishing in Cambridge, UK. He authored the forthcoming book, “Building Global Resilience: A Call to Action.”
Dr. Christman is a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Northeastern University’s Global Resilience Institute and has held academic positions at the US Naval Postgraduate School, Joint Special Operations University, and George Mason University. As the principal architect of seven Secretary of Defense initiatives, three endorsed by two US Presidents, he has played a pivotal role in global defense and security.
His 30-year US government career included service in the Armed Forces, Congress, Pentagon, State Department, and the White House, with over a decade as a diplomat in Geneva. Dr. Christman directed strategic collaborations with the UN, NATO, and partner nations, earning the Secretary of Defense Meritorious Service Medal for establishing the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. A former US Army Special Forces “Green Beret,” he was awarded a medal for heroism and inducted into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame at Duke University.
Dr. Christman’s leadership continues to shape global resilience and security initiatives, focusing on youth leadership for sustainable development. He holds degrees in the United States from Duke University, Columbia University, and Harvard University, a PhD in International Relations from Switzerland, and an Honorary Doctorate from India. He resides in Geneva, Switzerland.
INTERACTIVE Q&A SESSION
Engage directly with Dr. Walter L. Christman and the panelists to explore how you can contribute to resilient change in your community and across India.
PURCHASE SIGNED COPIES
Attendees can purchase signed copies of Building Global Resilience: A Call to Action and the facilitation guide Empowering Change: Answering the Call to Action.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
Connect with leaders, educators, and change agents from Mumbai and across India who are dedicated to building global resilience and advancing India’s role in global sustainability efforts.
HOSTED BY
- Solicis Lex
- Global Challenges Forum Foundation
For more information, visit:
www.globalresiliencepub.com | www.globalchallengesforum.org | www.1M2030.org
“Together, we will build a more resilient world.”
