War and the Environment
39th Annual Conference
October 16-17, 2026, The Prindle Institute for Ethics
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Keynote: Mark Woods
Chair and Professor of Philosophy, University of San Diego
Author of Rethinking Wilderness (2017)
Title: “Green Just War Theory? No: Ecologically Liable Contingent Pacifism and Sustainable Peace”
Concerned Philosophers for Peace (CPP) seeks to investigate and promote peaceful, nonviolent transitions in all arenas of common life. This year’s conference will focus primarily on the impacts of war on the environment, the consequences of these impacts on prospects for a lasting and just peace, and the potential for fruitful collaboration between environmentalists and peace advocates. We especially encourage papers which examine moral, political and social questions about environmental aspects of conflict and peace, but also welcome work on any topic related to peace and nonviolence.
CPP local conference host is David Holiday (davidholiday@depauw.edu) for questions about the conference. The Prindle Institute building manager is Brian Cox (briancox@depauw.ed) for questions about the venue.
Conference Hotel: a 15 room block has been reserved at the “Inn at DePauw” (university affiliated place) for $159/night (king) or $169 (double queen).
Transportation/Getting here: it is very easy to drive to Prindle, and the nearest airport is Indianapolis, IN. The airport is a 40 minute drive and there are no public transport options. Please contact Dave Holiday to arrange ride-sharing coordination.
Meals: A light breakfast will be provided at the Prindle Institute on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, lunch is on your own, and the Friday night banquet is included in the cost of registration. On Saturday, lunch will be provided at the Prindle Institute, and dinner is on your own.