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Climate Change and Environmental Peace
Seven Pacific island nations say they will demand heftier levies on global shipping emissions if opponents of a green deal for the industry succeed in reopening negotiations on the stalled accord. The United States and Saudi Arabia persuaded countries not to grant final approval to the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) in October and […]
Doubts over whether governments will maintain ambitious targets on boosting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are a threat to the industry’s growth and play into the hands of fossil fuel companies, investors warned this week. Several executives from airlines and oil firms have forecast recently that SAF requirements in the European Union, United […]
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Gabrielle Dreyfus is chief scientist at the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, Thomas Röckmann is a professor of atmospheric physics and chemistry at Utrecht University, and Lena Höglund-Isaksson is a senior research scholar at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis. This March scientists and policy makers will gather near the site in Italy where methane […]
Sustainable Development and SDGs
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With global tensions rising and “reckless actions” triggering dangerous consequences, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for renewed efforts on peace, justice and sustainable development as he outlined his priorities for 2026 – the final year of his tenure.
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Better access to education, the protection of the environment and good governance are some of the areas in which the United Nations helps countries improve.
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It’s a win-win recipe: schoolchildren eat a free, nutritious meal every day and local farmers gain reliable access to local markets.
Women, Peace and Security
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Everyday Adaptation as a Form of Knowledge When electricity disappears, ordinary infrastructure collapses into improvisation. Across social media, Ukrainians share videos of handmade stoves made from metal cans, clay candle heaters, and improvised cooking devices assembled from scarcely available materials. These are not experimental hobbies — they are responses to dire necessities for survival. “Kamforka-parties” […]
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At a time when militarism is escalating, inequalities are deepening, and communities are facing overlapping crises, WILPF is choosing to tell a different story. Today, we are proud to launch our 2025 Annual Report, reimagined as a living 2026 calendar. Instead of publishing a traditional report, we asked ourselves: What if our accountability could also […]
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We are proud to announce that WILPF is now an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses and individuals who commit one percent of their sales or income to environmental solutions —supporting specifically the work of our Ecological Justice programme. Through our Ecological Justice programme, WILPF works at the intersection of feminist peacebuilding and environmental […]
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Uganda’s young population wants a voice in politics, but costly nomination rules, entrenched power, and security hurdles keep leadership out of reach. A DW street debate reveals why change feels…
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With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education…
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A fragile political calm in Yemen is fraying, with renewed instability and aid restrictions deepening hunger, illness and displacement for millions of civilians, senior UN officials warned the Security Council…
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Recent Saudi airstrikes against UAE-aligned separatists escalated tensions in southern Yemen. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE backing opposing factions, a return to fighting would most benefit the Houthis.
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The UN’s World Food Program is dissolving contracts with staff in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen. It first suspended operations, after more than a decade of internal conflict, in August amid a…
" Israel vs. Iran: Beyond Diplomacy, Beyond Control, Everything that happen till now "
Iran launched massive drone and missile attacks on Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. Israel responded with airstrikes targeting Iranian military and energy sites. Iran’s third missile wave is underway, with up to 1,800 missiles planned. The conflict has escalated rapidly, marking Iran as Israel’s primary war front.
Pakistan’s Defense Policy Review In-depth Analysis
Pakistan’s Defence Policy Review In-depth Analysis by Urooj Jehan Global Youth Leader Institute of International Peace Leaders
NewsKosovo’s inclusive and peaceful election marks progress, but challenges remainon April 8, 2025 at 2:56 pm
Kosovo’s recent parliamentary election – conducted peacefully and inclusively – marked a significant step in its democratic development, the UN’s top envoy said on Tuesday, noting gains in women’s representation. Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, highlighted that women secured more seats in the 120-member Assembly – exceeding the 30 per […]
NewsHidden explosives continue to threaten communitieson April 11, 2025 at 4:22 pm
This story was written by the UN Mine Action Service’s South Sudan team. In close cooperation with South Sudan’s National Mine Action Authority and other partners, the team coordinates demining efforts and reaches out to communities to raise awareness on the dangers of explosive hazards and how to avoid them. After a conflict, after […]
NewsSouth Sudan on the brink as peace deal falters, UN warnson April 16, 2025 at 7:26 pm
By Vibhu Mishra South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as rising political tensions threaten to derail a fragile peace deal, amid growing fears of renewed conflict in the world’s youngest nation, already buckling under a deepening humanitarian crisis. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan, warned that a political standoff between […]
NewsWhy Peacekeeping needs digital transformationon April 20, 2025 at 8:14 pm
This story was written by Mark McCarthy (right) and Parham Kouloubandi (left), from UN Peacekeeping’s Digital Enablement Team. Mr. McCarthy is a Senior Data Officer working on the digital transformation of peacekeeping. Mr. Kouloubandi is an Associate Expert, with experience promoting digital innovation through data and artificial intelligence. Peacekeeping missions operate in diverse environments […]
NewsAs budgets shrink, UN Peacekeeping looks to the futureon April 24, 2025 at 9:40 pm
With just weeks to go before a key ministerial meeting in Berlin, the UN and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to peacekeeping – a vital tool for global stability that must now adapt to dwindling resources. “This is a particularly timely meeting,” said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, at a press conference in New […]
Institute of International Peace Leaders Announces IIPL Peace Award for Catherine Mardon from Canada
Institute of International Peace Leaders Announces IIPL Peace Award for Catherine Mardon from Canada
Webinar on International Women Day
Institute of International Peace Leaders organized a webinar on International Women’s Day 2025.
Forth International Peace Leaders Conference Baku Azerbaijan
The Institute of International Peace Leaders (IIPL), in collaboration with AlNassar Group Jordan, National Aviation Academy Azerbaijan, AlAhsa Readymix Saudi Arabia, and Turk Trade Center Baku Azerbaijan, successfully organized the EcoVision Global Compact Conference and IIPL Award Ceremony on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The prestigious event took place at the Turkic Star Conference Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan and gathered an esteemed panel of international experts, peace advocates, and distinguished personalities dedicated to environmental sustainability and global peace.