This first panel articulates the normative changes from 1945 to today and how they can be reflected in a new UN Charter. From gender equality to the environment, from global majority representation to governance democratization—all against the background of massive shifts in demographics, power dynamics, and the economic footprint of various nations—there are new realities that need to be better reflected in the Charter. Speakers will comment on how the revised Charter treats these new normative realities and offer suggestions on outstanding issues. This panel will look specifically at: gender equality, the environmental/earth system crisis, and the emerging values and principles necessary to underpin stronger levels of international cooperation to confront urgent global challenges.

Moderator:

Bani Dugal, Principal Representative, Baha’i International Community

Panelists:

• Tad Daley, Director of Policy Analysis, Citizens for Global Solutions
• Joshua Lincoln, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Law and Governance at Fletcher, the Graduate School of Global Affairs, Tufts University
• Ann Linde, Special Advisor for Foreign Affairs, Foundation for European Progressive Studies, & former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden
• Jens Orback, Strategic Advisor, Global Challenges Foundation