International Idea: India’s 2026 Chairship: Democracy for an Inclusive, Peaceful, Resilient & Sustainable World

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Jun
India has assumed the Chairship of International IDEA’s Council of Member States for 2026. A founding Member State since 1995, India will oversee the Council of 35 Member States, represented by the Honorable Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar.
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AI is already rewriting reality for billions of people. It is getting women wrong.

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Jun
A study of 133 AI systems found that 44 per cent demonstrated gender bias and 26 per cent demonstrated both gender and racial bias. Yet only 51 per cent of marketers currently use human oversight to test AI-generated creative before release
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Justice Financing Framework

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Jun
A Guide to Budgeting and Financing for People-Centered Justice for the Justice Sector
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How Can Participation Deliver Just Energy Transitions?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 29Jun
December 23, 2025 This report, developed by UNDP’s Global Policy Centre for Governance in collaboration with UNDP Nigeria and South Africa, examines the role of civic participation in shaping just energy transition plans (ETPs) in Nigeria and South Africa.
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Asia-Pacific ministers gather to discuss integrated action to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and worsening pollution

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jun
The Ministerial-level Ninth Session of the ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development will serve as the region's primary forum on environmental issues, providing an opportunity for governments to take stock of emerging challenges, share policy experiences and shape priorities for future action.
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High-Level Political Forum 2026

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jun
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be convened from Tuesday, 7 July, to Wednesday, 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 13 July, to Wednesday, 15 July 2026, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC.
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LSE appoints Professor Helen Margetts to set up new Global Institute for Technology and Society

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jun
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is delighted to announce that Professor Helen Margetts OBE FBA FAcSS has been appointed as Professor of Political Science and Public Policy in the Department of Government and Director of the Data Science Institute (DSI).
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The Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
More than a billion children are now facing at least three overlapping climate hazards.
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GMF26 ends: Press freedom, trust and innovation in focus

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
June 24, 2026 The DW Global Media Forum concludes with calls to protect press freedom, uphold information integrity, and strengthen democratic resilience in the age of AI, disinformation and rising authoritarianism.
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We the Peoples 2026: Maria Ressa – Champion for Global Change Award

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jun
Posted Apr 13 2026 Maria Ressa, CEO of Rappler, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Co-Chair of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI accepts the Champion of Global Leadership Award from Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly, on April 8, 2026.
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