Eleven years after the outbreak of the civil war and the ensuing international intervention, Libya is still deeply divided and paralysed by rivalling governments and militias. After several rounds of internal fighting, and with support by the United Nations and the international community, a ceasefire agreement was signed in 2020. Presidential elections have been scheduled, […]

The panel will explore how climate risk management can be strengthened in conflict zones and how conflict monitoring and analysis can be improved in regions experiencing climate fragility. Climate change's destabilising impact is increasingly visible across the globe, with more frequent and severe weather events and temperature extremes contributing to insecurity and conflict. While climate […]

These days, all eyes are on Iran. The brutal death in custody of Jîna Mahsa Amini on September 16, after the young woman was arrested by the Iranian "morality police" in Tehran, has sparked nationwide protests, mainly led by students, human rights defenders, feminists, and women in general. The now globally known slogan "Woman, Life, […]

Third parties can play an important role in limiting violence in armed conflicts. Even if their intervention may not necessarily end a conflict, they can contribute to preventing further escalation and support de-escalation of violence. In this regard, third-party mechanisms can be particularly beneficial amid the preparation and monitoring of cessations of hostilities or ceasefires. […]

Speakers: Judith Kirton-Darling – Former Member of the European Parliament Jeremy Lester – Chair of Saferworld Board, QCEA’s outgoing Clerk and former leader of EEAS division for the Horn of Africa and Head of Delegation in Niger and Rwanda Clare Daly – Member of the European Parliament GUE/NGL Brief description of the event: 2022 will go down in history […]

This panel with Q&A from the audience will showcase how landscape approaches offer a scaling-up pathway for proven land restoration techniques like FMNR and their contribution to achieving climate goals through: Bringing different stakeholders together to agree on and pursue a common strategy to achieve resilient, sustainable landscapes for climate goals Discussing opportunities and challenges […]

On November 21 2022, Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy will be launching its new study and are excited to invite you to the online event! Over the last months, the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP) has conducted qualitative interviews with experts from academia, EU institutions, and multilateral institutions based within the EU to identify […]

Join CMI in this year's last Peace Talks event! Moderator: Jibecke Jonsson, Head of Brussels office, CMI Speakers: David Lanz, Representative for Dialogue Promotion, International Crisis Group, and Ville Brummer, Chief Programme Officer, CMI.  

Across the world, climate change and environmental degradation have sweeping impact on local communities. In areas affected by ongoing conflict like the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and parts of the Middle East, they are causing mass food insecurity, displacing millions, undermining human security, and increasing the risks of further escalations. Meanwhile, conflict itself is […]