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Global Scans · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions · Weekly Summary


In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

  • [New] Addressing the role of technology companies and other private sector actors across functional areas will require policymakers to diverge from many existing institutional models and pursue novel approaches to global governance. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
  • [New] The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said he will propose that the EU uses 90% of the revenues from Russian assets frozen in Europe to buy arms for Ukraine via the European Peace Facility fund. The Guardian
  • [New] China will continue to take necessary measures to resolutely defend its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and uphold peace and stability in the South China Sea. ARY NEWS
  • [New] With the possibility of the Gaza war sparking a wider war, there is a new need for regional peace and stability, without which the Saudi plans for fast technological, industrial and social development - the Saudi Vision 2030 - may remain a mirage. New Statesman
  • [New] The PRC is willing to create a broad space for peaceful reunification but will never renounce the right to use force or all necessary measures to achieve reunification. Institute for the Study of War
  • [New] The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology plans to announce an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on using artificial intelligence to improve the resilience of U.S. manufacturing. Automation.com
  • [New] China's expanding political reach has sparked friction on multiple fronts, with Wang's press conference coming after Southeast Asian and Australian leaders warned this week against Chinese actions that endanger peace in the South China Sea. BSS
  • [New] Advisers are increasingly favouring alternative asset classes, driven by factors such as improved access for retail investors and growing interest from institutional investors in private equity and venture capital opportunities within the GCC countries. Invest Money UK
  • [New] By promoting policies that encourage the diversification of supply sources and the adoption of sustainable practices, multilateral institutions can mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions and contribute to global stability. UTS ACRI
  • The International Court of Justice said it will hold hearings next month on Nicaragua's case against Germany for providing weapons to Israel and defunding UNRWA. The Guardian
  • The EU's focus on humanitarian aid cannot compensate for the fact that EU countries continue to send arms to Israel, even after the International Court of Justice has warned of a plausible genocide in Gaza. Carnegie Europe
  • To have trust in innovation, respondents in Singapore expect the four institutions of government, business, NGOs and media to protect core values and be transparent about the benefits and risks of new technologies. The Straits Times
  • More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. ScienceDaily
  • Dedicated to peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit, China will strive to safeguard world peace and development as it pursues its own development, and it will make greater contributions to world peace and development through its own development. Modern Diplomacy
  • Apart from the odd statement demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, South African universities have, by and large, remained silent about the ongoing killing of Palestinian civilians, an onslaught that the International Court of Justice recently found could plausibly amount to genocide. Daily Maverick
  • Global Affairs Canada will continue to strengthen cooperation with Canada's closest partners, while expanding cooperation with non-traditional partners, to support organizational innovation and reforms to improve accountability, transparency, effectiveness and results in international institutions. GAC
  • Through the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, Canada will continue to collaborate with global partners to increase efforts and engagements to advance women's meaningful participation in UN peace operations at the country level and in UN missions. GAC
  • The Burga Lab at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences uncovered a novel gene regulation process, associated with the silencing of selfish genes, that could represent the first step in the evolution of imprinting. ScienceDaily
  • A UK venture and growth LTAF will act as a catalyst to unlock institutional investment, particularly from UK defined contribution pension schemes, and increase the supply of capital to UK technology and science start-ups. IPE
  • The potential for conflict in the Taiwan Strait poses significant risks to regional peace and stability, and could involve major powers in a broader confrontation. Asian Century Journal
  • Global Affairs Canada will continue to promote peace and stability through the delivery of flexible, agile and catalytic programs, and through the deployment of police and civilian experts to fragile and conflict-affected states. GAC

Last updated: 25 March 2024



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