Upcoming Paris Peace Forum: A Call for Global Governance
Upcoming Paris Peace Forum: A Call for Global Governance
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By Jessica Card
Paris, Sep 2, 2024 (SN) – The 7th edition of the Paris Peace Forum is set to take place on November 11-12, 2024, at the historic Palais de Chaillot, a venue that offers a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower across the Seine.
This year’s theme, “Wanted: A Functioning Global Order,” aims to address the urgent need for effective international governance in a world marked by great power rivalries, global instability, North-South distrust, and new transnational challenges.
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The 2024 Forum will focus on several critical issues, including:
- Geopolitical Tensions: The forum will address the impact of political tensions on the 2024 geopolitical context and multilateralism, especially in light of the recent U.S. presidential election and upcoming G20 summit in Rio and COP in Baku³.
- Violent Conflicts: Discussions will cover urgent violent conflicts, from the war in Ukraine to situations in the Middle East, Central Africa, and the Horn of Africa³.
- Global Public Goods: The forum will continue to focus on the international governance of global public goods such as agriculture, transition minerals, fair benefit-sharing in public health, cybersecurity, and AI³.
Notable Participants
The Paris Peace Forum is known for attracting a diverse group of leaders, decision-makers, and activists from around the world. Previous participants have included:
- Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic
- Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States
- Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine
- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
- Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission³
A Platform for Dialogue and Solutions
The Paris Peace Forum serves as an incubator and platform for new global governance policy initiatives. It pioneers new forms of cooperation between governments, international organizations, civil society, and businesses to deliver concrete results³. The forum’s year-round support activities and annual event help better organize our planet by convening the world, boosting projects, and incubating multi-actor initiatives³.
Looking Ahead
As the world grapples with complex global challenges, the Paris Peace Forum aims to foster dialogue and cooperation to create sustainable peace. The event promises to be a significant milestone in the quest for a functioning global order, bringing together diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to the forefront.
Stay tuned for more updates as the event approaches, and join the conversation on how we can collectively address the pressing issues of our time.
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