2025 Fall Webinar Series

The Atrocity Prevention Lab (APL) convened a strategic three-part webinar series bringing together global leaders to address the most pressing challenges in atrocity prevention. With U.S. funding streams contracting, this timely initiative aimed to catalyze new partnerships, preserve critical institutional knowledge, and showcase breakthrough innovations that are reshaping the field.

Strategic Context & Urgency

The atrocity prevention landscape faces unprecedented challenges in 2025:

• Funding Crisis: USAID program closures have eliminated $47M in annual
  prevention funding
• Knowledge Loss: Downsizing at key organizations threatens decades of prevention
  expertise
• Emerging Threats: Climate-driven conflicts and technological warfare demand new approaches
• European Opportunity: EU institutions are increasing prevention investments by
  23% in 2025-2027

The APL Response: Rather than simply adapting to these changes, we’re leveraging them to fundamentally reimagine atrocity prevention for the next decade.

Event Series:

1. Expanding the Frontiers of Atrocity Prevention with Spatial Strategies

Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
This event explores new frontiers of atrocity prevention. Presenters highlight how
geospatial tools can anticipate crises and shape ethical approaches to documentation and response. Prevention is no longer the responsibility of governments and humanitarian actors alone — it requires shared commitment from development banks, private foundations, companies, and civil society coalitions.

2. Knowledge Commons and Global Practices for Atrocity Prevention

Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
At a time when organizations face transitions and risks of institutional memory loss,
documenting lessons learned and sharing spatial, historical, and experiential data is
essential. This theme brings together diverse voices — scholars, practitioners, NGOs, and community groups — to create a collaborative knowledge commons.

3. Innovating at the Intersection of Technology and People

Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
New technology tools — from AI platforms to advanced geospatial mapping — open
pathways for combining grassroots wisdom with cutting-edge analytics. These approaches show how technology can amplify local voices and inform responsive early warning systems. Innovation here is not only about detecting risks earlier. It is also about cocreation: equipping communities, civil society, and researchers to harness data for prevention and resilience.