Vision and Mission
Our Goals and Areas of Interest
The Forum believes that all the major problems which currently cast a shadow over the future of humankind can only be solved in a context of much stronger international cooperation, involving states, civil society organizations, the business community and other stakeholders. Furthermore, these problems are interconnected: accelerating climate change and gender inequality have peace and security dimensions. Growing income disparities will, if unaddressed, have destabilizing social and political implications. The prevalence of corruption has implications for human rights and economic development. For that reason, we seek to promote international cooperation and improve global governance in innovative ways, through analytical and multifaceted solutions to the most pressing international issues.
The Forum’s goals are to: (a) promote research on improved or alternative models of global governance in several thematic areas; (b) organize programs to improve dialogue and understanding among those committed to reforming existing institutions and creating new ones to build a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world; (c) assist and cooperate with like-minded civil society, business, and other organizations or initiatives to create an effective community of practice; (d) offer substantive and technical support to governments, multilateral organizations, the private sector and civil society groups; and (e) promote a global governance agenda with the aim of seizing exciting new opportunities for humankind to achieve higher levels of prosperity, health, education, peace, and justice.
The Forum accomplishes this through publishing independent research, supporting like-minded campaigns, and conversations with prominent leaders and thinkers in international affairs. We believe a better future lies in a comprehensive and interdependent view of global governance, tapping into knowledge and insight from multiple disciplines. The areas of interest of the Forum include the following: UN reform, climate change, gender equality, extremes of wealth and poverty, global catastrophic risks, the rule of law, peace and security, corruption, and migration.
Guiding Principles
The Global Governance Forum is guided by a commitment to human dignity, equal opportunity, the rule of law, and the promotion of peaceful and just societies. As an organization, we seek to advance projects and ideas that contribute to a rethinking of our global governance architecture consistent with a concept of national security that goes beyond military preparedness and recognizes that lasting security is closely linked to human welfare, social stability, economic opportunity, and respect for fundamental rights.
We believe that progress and development should benefit all members of society and be in harmony with nature and that public policies should be designed to expand opportunity, strengthen social cohesion, and support human wellbeing across communities and nations. The Forum advances the idea that humanity shares a common destiny and that international cooperation is essential to addressing the global challenges that increasingly transcend national borders.
At the same time, we recognize that the world’s cultural, social, and intellectual pluralism is a source of resilience, creativity, and strength. We therefore support approaches to governance and development that encourage broad participation, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue across societies and traditions.