What is the intersection of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and global security? This is the overarching question of Sustainable Security –brought to you by the NATO Association of Canada and the NATO Research Group. Our host, Eric Jackson, explores this question through conversations with leading experts around the world.

Today, Eric sits down with Lieutenant-General (Retired) Chris Whitecross of the Canadian Armed Forces to discuss the importance of achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls through SDG 5.