News
The latest news and commentary from the Berghof Foundation.
Video: Climate change impacts on conflict
Watch a video of our online event from 25 Feb, featuring an expert discussion on how to move to action on climate change and conflict dynamics.
- feature 2 Mar 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 the 28 January event on constitutions and peace processes, which also launched a new primer on the topic.
- feature 8 Feb 2021
Our work in 2020
As 2021 arrives, we take a quick look back at a few highlights from our work in 2020 and the prospects for peace for 2021.
- feature 29 Dec 2020
Latest developments in the Afghan peace process: A commentary
Hans-Joachim Giessmann reflects on progress in the Afghan peace process, and why patience and trust will be vital to its success.
- blog post 21 Dec 2020
- Author(s) Hans-Joachim Giessmann
Youth for peaceFive years since UNSCR 2250
Today marks the fifth anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2250, which called for increased participation of young people in decision-making.
- feature 9 Dec 2020
Collective action for trust and integrityInternational Anti-Corruption Conference: Opening statement by Andrew Gilmour, Executive Director of Berghof Foundation
A major challenge for us all is the linkage of corruption to so many of the world’s problems, combined with most people’s lack of awareness of these linkages.
- feature 3 Dec 2020
Berghof welcomes Afghan breakthrough agreement
Afghan government and Taliban movement representatives came to an agreement on the procedure and the preamble of the peace negotiations.
- press release 2 Dec 2020
Incremental inclusivity in peace processesNew research insights
Our study shows how peace processes benefit from inclusivity when the timing is right.
- feature 25 Nov 2020
Online event, 2 Dec: Women's agency in war and peaceBridging the gap on female (ex-)combatants in the UNSCR 1325 agenda
On 2 Dec, join us and LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security for an event discussing how to bridge the gap on female (ex-)combatants in the UNSCR 1325 agenda.
- feature 19 Nov 2020