Students in Germany using physical learning approaches to better understand global conflicts.

International Day of Peace 2024: Cultivating a culture of peace

To celebrate Peace Day, read how our colleagues and partners use peace education as a tool to foster nonviolence throughout schools and universities.

feature 19 Sept 2024

Various forms of inclusive community dialogue in Somalia foster an empathetic understanding of the root causes of conflict and a shared vision for pursuing positive peace.

Video: Dialogue for peaceHow can we cultivate a culture of peace?

Watch the recording of our event with UNESCO highlighting the transformative power of dialogue to celebrate International Day of Peace 2024.

event 19 Sept 2024

Resistance committees organised nonviolent protests, tracking the injured and dead and demanding a government led by civilians in Sudan.

What role can nonviolent social movements play in peace talks?

Despite nonviolent movements being associated with more inclusive and durable peace agreements, they are rarely included in peace processes.

blog post 14 Aug 2024
Author(s) Margherita Belgioioso, Matthew D. Cebul, Véronique Dudouet, Maria Antonia Montes, Bryan Sims

"We need to invest in collaborative approaches to climate resilience and natural resource management"

It is crucial to address the “triple nexus” between climate change, conflict and migration. Andrew Gilmour explains five steps to avoid destabilisation.

blog post 13 Aug 2024
Author(s) Andrew Gilmour

Neha Sanghrajka discussed making peace agreements work and transforming peace leadership at The Berlin Moot.

"As global conflicts change, peacebuilders must adapt"Interview with mediator, negotiator and our new Board Member Neha Sanghrajka

Neha Sanghrajka spoke with us about her career in peacebuilding, including her work on the peace process in Mozambique, and founding a women mediators network.

feature 12 Aug 2024

Discussions at The Berlin Moot focused on the potentials and challenges of business involvement in high-level peace processes.

How engaging the business sector can help facilitate peace

Jason Miklian, Senior Researcher at the University of Oslo, publishes policy brief after The Berlin Moot peace conference.

feature 1 Aug 2024

Hans Grundberg, United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen

"Today’s mediators need to have integrity, empathy and courage"We interviewed Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, at The Berlin Moot

United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg spoke with the Berghof Foundation at The Berlin Moot on what it takes to be a good mediator.

feature 22 Jul 2024

"It is imperative to avoid tackling climate change in ways that unwittingly increase risks of violent conflict"

While it has been established that climate change contributes to conflict, less recognised is how the energy transition can have similarly destabilising effects.

blog post 18 Jul 2024
Author(s) Andrew Gilmour

A Syrian Kurdish family, fled from clashes between ISIL militants and PYD forces, carry their belongings_picture alliance.

Video: Climate and peace in the Middle EastHow can climate action support peacebuilding objectives?

Watch our event recording to learn about the intersection of climate action and peacebuilding in the Middle East.

event 25 Jun 2024

In Somalia, climate change impacts from droughts and floods pose the most severe hazards to the country.

Climate compass: Navigating mediation challenges in a warming world

The task of integrating climate awareness into peacebuilding processes is not always easy. Read our climate expert Thomas Ritzer's guide to climate-smart mediation.

blog post 28 May 2024
Author(s) Thomas Ritzer

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