Training Seminar Engaging with the EU on Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Over three days in Brussels, this CSDN Training Seminar gave civil society practitioners from peacebuilding organisations a deep grounding in how the EU works on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, and how to engage with it more effectively.
Advancing EU mediation efforts in an unpredictable world
This CSDN Policy Meeting brought together EU policymakers, civil society experts and representatives from Member States and the United Nations to discuss the evolving global landscape for peace mediation and explore how the EU can play a stronger, more principled role.
Shaping Peace and Security in the Western Balkans: Civil Society Perspectives on EU Integration

Meeting in Prishtina gathered civil society from the Western Balkans to discuss peace, security and EU integration, exploring how EU partnerships and reforms can support regional stability and reconciliation.
Conference on Youth, Peace and Security in YPS Week

During EU YPS Week, CSDN sessions examined Youth, Peace and Security action plans and links with other agendas. Young peacebuilders, EU representatives and partners joined discussions on youth participation in peacebuilding.
CSDN Member State Meeting: Building Partnerships to Secure Peace

Meeting in Rome gathered policymakers, mediation experts and civil society to discuss partnerships for peace ahead of EU Peace Week, focusing on collaboration, mediation initiatives and evolving conflict dynamics.
The EU’s role in a shifting global order: promoting peace through a strong Women, Peace and Security agenda

Policy meeting in Brussels discussed the future of the EU’s Women, Peace and Security agenda. Participants reflected on its role within broader debates on peace, security governance and EU external action.
Engaging with the EU on Gender, Peace and Security

Three-day training in Brussels examining how the EU integrates Gender, Peace and Security into its external action. Participants discussed policy frameworks, exchanged experiences and visited the European Parliament.
Denmark at the helm: Advancing peacebuilding through the EU presidency

Danish NGOs met in Copenhagen to explore how civil society can influence Denmark’s peacebuilding priorities in the EU, including opportunities linked to the Danish Presidency of the Council.
Policy Meeting on European Civil Society Organisations’ input to the UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review 2025

Civil society organisations met in Brussels to discuss the UN Peacebuilding Architecture Review and identify recommendations relevant for the EU and its Member States ahead of the 2025 review process.
Peacebuilding engagement towards the EU

Online seminar exploring the EU’s role in peacebuilding abroad. Participants from non-EU civil society organisations discussed EU Delegations, institutional challenges and practical ways to work for stronger EU engagement.