News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Urgent time to invest in peace, not war
Berghof calls for a reduction of military expenditures as the 2020 spending on arms increased despite cuts in aid budgets.
- feature 27 Apr 2021
Civil resistance transitions: Dialogue, trust and democracy
Part three in an event series with USIP on people power, peace and democracy.
- event 20 Apr 2021
Yemen: New talks will need to factor in new realities
Peace negotiations in Yemen might resume soon. They will need to contend with ongoing changes in local governance.
- blog post 1 Apr 2021
- Author(s) Katharina Jautz, Joshua Rogers
Video: Making peace with the climate
Watch a video of our online event featuring an expert discussion on water conflicts and conflict resolution approaches.
- event 22 Mar 2021
Time for climate-sensitive conflict transformationComplex crises need complex responses
When climate change is labelled a ‘conflict driver’, socioeconomic and political circumstances are easily overlooked.
- blog post 16 Mar 2021
- Author(s) Nora Rathje
Analysis of the new policy on EU peace mediationFrom a technical capability to a political instrument of EU foreign policy
In her analysis, Véronique Dudouet outlines the new EU policy on peace mediation’s promising outlook for civil society organisations and the challenges ahead.
- feature 11 Mar 2021
International Women's Day 2021How we choose to challenge
A reflection from our staff on this year's International Women’s Day theme, #ChooseToChallenge.
- feature 4 Mar 2021
Video: Climate change impacts on conflict
Watch a video of our online event featuring an expert discussion on how to move to action on climate change and conflict dynamics.
- event 25 Feb 2021
Expanding our focus in a changing world
In our 50th anniversary year, we are building on our strengths to adapt to a changing global context.
- feature 23 Feb 2021
Video: Panel discussion on constitutions and peace processes
Watch a video of our event on constitutions and peace processes, which also launched a new primer on the topic.
- event 28 Jan 2021