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The world is changing, global civil society is the glue holding long term progress together
The UN SDGs offer a common blueprint, but it is civil society that turns goals into lasting projects on the ground

Editorial Team SDG17
Feb 205 min read


Straits in focus as Tarifa forum links border pressures to Arctic ‘Intelligence’ debate
Meeting at Europe’s closest point to Africa spotlights borders, narratives and a June Arctic call for papers on “intelligence”

Editorial
Feb 123 min read


Africa at the World Economic Forum 2026: civil society perspectives on global dialogue and development impact
Why Africa is closely watching Davos 2026, and what the continent expects from global leadership in a fragmented world

Edwin Ochola
Jan 283 min read


Leaders from the global civil society meet in Tarifa advancing new frameworks for global cooperation
A cross-regional gathering signals a new phase of alignment within the globalized civil society

Editorial
Jan 213 min read


Global sustainability in 2026 recognises unseen actors shaping development
Volunteers, pastoralists and women farmers lead this year’s global focus on sustainability and equitable growth

Editorial Team SDG8
Jan 122 min read


Global Society Institute opens the door to youth leadership
How the new youth advisory board brings expertise, diversity and future focused thinking into global governance

Editorial Team SDG17
Jan 83 min read


Last day of the year: when change did not come from governments
An end-of-year reflection on real progress driven by people and civil society, one Sustainable Development Goal at a time.

Editorial Team SDG17
Dec 31, 20254 min read


Digital power, inclusion, and the global society: Patrick Lumumba’s peer interview with Edwin Ochola
A conversation on digital inclusion, African leadership, and building an inclusive global society through connection and shared responsibility.

Patrick Lumumba
Dec 25, 20255 min read


Rebalancing power through storytelling: Shenali Rajaratnam’s expanding influence on global leadership
As her network widens, Rajaratnam’s work links digital equity, gender leadership and SDG-aligned collaboration across continents

Editorial Team SDG5
Dec 13, 20253 min read


Power of Women Conference 2025: A 22-hour global broadcast to reimagine power
A worldwide gathering explores how connection, culture and shared leadership can reshape global decision-making

Editorial Team SDG5
Nov 30, 20257 min read


Global women and youth unite ahead of G20 South Africa to champion peace, wellbeing and balanced leadership
Worldwide digital gathering calls for inclusive governance and values-driven leadership rooted in peace and shared prosperity

Editorial Team SDG17
Nov 16, 20253 min read


Beyond the hashtags youth-led local action reshaping global development
Young innovators are turning global sustainability goals into real community progress and redefining local leadership

Editorial Team SDG17
Nov 5, 20253 min read


World Population Day: Empowering people through sustainable progress
Raising awareness of population dynamics for global development and equity

Editorial Team SDG17
Jul 11, 20254 min read


White House Tarifa – A call to the world
The home of the Global Society Institute has entered a new phase — not only in name, but in purpose.

Christoph Geisler
Jun 8, 20252 min read


Global voices rising: Interview with Christoph Geisler and Marc Buckley, members of the global civil society delegation at the United Nations
Global Society News (GSN) had the chance of interviewing Christoph Geisler and Marc Buckley, members of the Delegation of the global civil s

Annie Alicia Ellul
Nov 3, 20248 min read


Delegation of the global civil society at the United Nations
New York City, September 28, 2024 - First time in history a delegation of the global civil society convened in New York City this September

Editorial Team SDG16
Sep 30, 20246 min read


Interview with India Rose Matharu-Daley of the Global Society Delegation at the United Nations
In this exclusive video report, Global Society News delves into the inspiring journey of India Rose Matharu-Daley

Editorial Team SDG15
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Interview with Marc Buckley of the Global Society Delegation at the United Nations
Marc Buckley, an influential figure in the realm of climate activism and sustainable development, has made significant contributions to adva

Editorial Team SDG17
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Global Society Delegation at UN Summits in New York
New York City, September 19, 2024 - This September, a series of crucial global events will take place in New York City, attracting world lea

Editorial
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Global society is rising
United by diverse voices, global civil society is accelerating solutions to poverty, inequality and climate change—building a fairer future for all.

Christoph Geisler
Jul 23, 20231 min read


The age of global society
Societies around the world are facing forward-looking developments: The civil space age has begun, learning machines and algorithms are bein

Christoph Geisler
May 1, 20224 min read
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