Brilliant and insightful description of how climatic factors are driving specific conflict risks by Murithi Mutiga GenevaPeaceWeek. Follow him and read his stuff Crisis Group

Proud to see my brilliant colleague Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, PhD appointed Research Lead to the new UN AI Advisory Body. AI governance is one of the biggest questions of our time. Can't wait to see what new ideas Eleonore and co produce!
unu.edu/cpr/news/senio…

Tomorrow we'll be co-hosting a discussion on a rights-based approach to peace and security. We'll give a sneak peek of some of our upcoming research findings. Join us!

Exciting new venture by Princeton in DC. Zach Vertin is gonna move fast and I expect great things soon!

'Boss lady' on the desk. Very cool moment.

This call for women champions of human rights and environmental protection is a great opportunity to get recognition for heroes out there. Check it out: gchragd.org/women-champion….

We have crossed 6/9 planetary boundaries marking the safe operating space for humanity.

The UN General Assembly is almost upon us. Richard Gowan has the inside track on what to expect: justsecurity.org/88126/the-them…

A very well-informed youth perspective on AI. I learned a lot from working with Jason Hausenloy this summer. unu.edu/cpr/working-pa…

Interested in global environmental governance? Interested in youth participation in multilateralism? Have a PhD? Look no further, this is an amazing job with one of the best thinkers on complexity and global governance (Amandine Orsini): www4.usaintlouis.be/4DACTION/WEB_E…

Some great insights on a post-Prighozin future in Africa.

It has been a tough week for those involved in negotiating for the 2024 Summit of the Future. Here are a few reflections on how we could get to a successful summit.

After a sad discussion with my daughters about climate change we are determined to see some coral before it’s all gone. Recommendations on scuba spots with live coral where proceeds likely to go to conservation, please.

Oh wow, a chance to work Columbia University AND with Severine Autesserre, this will be an amazing job, spread the word!

Huge deal overseen by David Gressly to move more than a million barrels of oil to a safe place. Good news on Yemen is rare but this is a big win.

Most creative (and astoundingly depressing) play on the new Twitter logo. #TwitterX

Excellent analysis by Richard Gowan @crisisgroup of the #NewAgendaForPeace .

Next week the UN is due to release its brief on the New Agenda for Peace. Whatever that says on the future of UN peacekeeping, this piece by Richard Gowan and Daniel Forti should be read alongside. The point on AU-led peace ops is especially important, I think.