Addressing the harms of climate change
FriEnt together with the Berghof Foundation and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) co-organised a dialogue event on „the challenges and opportunities of providing remedies for the loss and damage that climate change is causing“. The trail of devastation that climate change is causing not only poses a vital threat to […]
Environmental peacebuilding in Ukraine
The Berghof Foudation shares insights from Lviv, Ukraine, on how vital environmental peacebuilding efforts can be to restore the environment and build sustainable peace – already in the midst of war. The war induced „ecological crises“ in Ukraine: „Amidst the conflict’s chaos, the environmental degradation in Ukraine unfolds silently but catastrophically“. A workshop facilitated by the Berghof Foundation brought […]
A struggle against divisive monuments and memories
On a recent trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina, our colleagues from Bergof Foundation experienced how memorials can entrench divisions and discovered what can still be done to unite people. Among lush green hills, meandering rivers and historic towns, the landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina is marked by various types of memorials. Statues, museums, cemeteries, plaques […]
Women Mediator Networks
Join Berghof Foundation’s online event on 1 December 2023 to find out more about the importance of women mediator networks and the challenges they face. Considerable progress has been made in involving women in peace processes since the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security more than twenty […]
Etikett oder Ambition?
Der dritte Teil einer gemeinsamen Veranstaltungsreihe von FriEnt, der Berghof Foundation und der Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik stellt die Machtfrage: Kann eine Politik der integrierten Sicherheit feministisch sein? Oder scheitern die Ambitionen für Rechte, Ressourcen und Repräsentanz an verschlossenen Türen? Passen die Prinzipien und Ziele einer feministischen Außen- und Entwicklungspolitik und das Leitbild der integrierten Sicherheit […]
How climate change affects conflict dynamics in Iraq
Berghof Foundation has published a new report analysing the interplay of climate change and local conflicts in Iraq. Read recommendations on how to address climate security risks. Addressing the multifaceted impacts of climate change and the security risks associated with it requires both immediate and long-term strategies. However, adapting to climate change, mitigating impacts of […]
Integrating transitional justice and sustainable development
The UN Secretary General has published a new Guidance Note on Tranisitonal Justice, which prominently positions transitional justice as a “cross-cutting policy area” within the UN’s peacebuilding and sustainable development landscape. This Guidance Note and a new report by the Working Group on Transitional Justice and SDG16+ seek to align transitional justice and development. A […]
Towards meaningful inclusion
In the 23rd year since the adoption of UN resolution 1325, governments, international organisations, and civil society groups worldwide are making efforts to integrate gender considerations into the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) framework. However, the unique needs and perspectives of the LGBTQI+ community have often been overlooked. In collaboration with the Centre for Feminist […]
Human rights in mediation
The Berghof Foundation launches the book „Human rights in mediation: The heart of the matter“. In her book, author Katarina Månsson examines the relationship between human rights and mediation by analysing past and present mediation processes, from the early beginnings of United Nation’s mediation efforts to recent examples like the peace process in Colombia. Despite […]
New Deputy Head of Berghof Foundation
The Berlin-based Berghof Foundation has announced the appointment of Chris Coulter as its new Deputy Executive Director. In addition to her key role in Berghof’s overall executive management, Coulter will also head the department in charge of mediation support, negotiation and training, strengthening the organisation’s capacity in these areas. A Swedish national, Coulter has over […]
