Berghof Foundation
@berghoffnd.bsky.social
We believe violent conflict is not inevitable. We’re an independent, non-profit organisation creating space for peace around the world.
In October, we concluded the final phase of our leadership and negotiation training for #Ukrainian women diplomats. Our six-month programme was implemented in close partnership with MFA #Finland's Centre for Peace Mediation.
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
In October, we concluded the final phase of our leadership and negotiation training for #Ukrainian women diplomats. Our six-month programme was implemented in close partnership with MFA #Finland's Centre for Peace Mediation.
Our #climate expert @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social is co-moderating a high-level event at #COP30 hosted by the @africanunion.bsky.social, UNOAU, @undp.org, @unssc.bsky.social and CCCPA. The event will explore climate policy and finance for sustaining peace, security and resilience across #Africa.
November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Our #climate expert @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social is co-moderating a high-level event at #COP30 hosted by the @africanunion.bsky.social, UNOAU, @undp.org, @unssc.bsky.social and CCCPA. The event will explore climate policy and finance for sustaining peace, security and resilience across #Africa.
Our new toolkit on climate-focused mediation and dialogue shares insights from #Iraq, where rising climate risks intensify local tensions.
You'll find practical tools, real-world examples and lessons from our work.
Learn how to build peace in your community: brnw.ch/21wXpJy
You'll find practical tools, real-world examples and lessons from our work.
Learn how to build peace in your community: brnw.ch/21wXpJy
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our new toolkit on climate-focused mediation and dialogue shares insights from #Iraq, where rising climate risks intensify local tensions.
You'll find practical tools, real-world examples and lessons from our work.
Learn how to build peace in your community: brnw.ch/21wXpJy
You'll find practical tools, real-world examples and lessons from our work.
Learn how to build peace in your community: brnw.ch/21wXpJy
#COP30 is underway but one issue is missing: peace.
Our #climate expert @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social is on the ground, urging leaders to link peace with climate action to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Watch her video & read her piece in
@newsecuritybeat.bsky.social: brnw.ch/21wXo1c
Our #climate expert @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social is on the ground, urging leaders to link peace with climate action to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Watch her video & read her piece in
@newsecuritybeat.bsky.social: brnw.ch/21wXo1c
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#COP30 is underway but one issue is missing: peace.
Our #climate expert @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social is on the ground, urging leaders to link peace with climate action to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Watch her video & read her piece in
@newsecuritybeat.bsky.social: brnw.ch/21wXo1c
Our #climate expert @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social is on the ground, urging leaders to link peace with climate action to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Watch her video & read her piece in
@newsecuritybeat.bsky.social: brnw.ch/21wXo1c
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My latest as I head to #COP30 in Belém. Here is upping it makes a difference. Thanks to @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social for publishing my piece. @berghoffnd.bsky.social
“Climate is our biggest war.” Yet peace isn't on the COP30 agenda. Read the new post from Nazanine Moshiri on #NSB to learn why that's a risk we can't afford.
Link: www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/11/no-p...
Link: www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/11/no-p...
No Peace at COP30? Why That’s a Risk the World Can’t Afford
As COP30 in Belém nears, leaders are calling it the “implementation summit.” Trillions of dollars in climate funding are at stake in Brazil in mid-November. Every sector, from forests to AI, has [...]
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November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My latest as I head to #COP30 in Belém. Here is upping it makes a difference. Thanks to @newsecuritybeat.bsky.social for publishing my piece. @berghoffnd.bsky.social
We organised the Beirut Task Force Summit bringing together members from across #Lebanon to strengthen collaboration, enhance community engagement and promote transparency in implementing local initiatives.
Thank you to Jad Abou Jaoude (@oxfaminternational.bsky.social) for his contributions!
Thank you to Jad Abou Jaoude (@oxfaminternational.bsky.social) for his contributions!
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We organised the Beirut Task Force Summit bringing together members from across #Lebanon to strengthen collaboration, enhance community engagement and promote transparency in implementing local initiatives.
Thank you to Jad Abou Jaoude (@oxfaminternational.bsky.social) for his contributions!
Thank you to Jad Abou Jaoude (@oxfaminternational.bsky.social) for his contributions!
📢 New resource alert!
👉Check out @eurpeace.bsky.social's “Practices for Inclusive Peace: A Practitioner’s Compendium of Resources”.
This powerful practitioner‑friendly guide is designed for mediators, facilitators, donors, civil society and policy‑actors working for sustainable peace.
👉Check out @eurpeace.bsky.social's “Practices for Inclusive Peace: A Practitioner’s Compendium of Resources”.
This powerful practitioner‑friendly guide is designed for mediators, facilitators, donors, civil society and policy‑actors working for sustainable peace.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
📢 New resource alert!
👉Check out @eurpeace.bsky.social's “Practices for Inclusive Peace: A Practitioner’s Compendium of Resources”.
This powerful practitioner‑friendly guide is designed for mediators, facilitators, donors, civil society and policy‑actors working for sustainable peace.
👉Check out @eurpeace.bsky.social's “Practices for Inclusive Peace: A Practitioner’s Compendium of Resources”.
This powerful practitioner‑friendly guide is designed for mediators, facilitators, donors, civil society and policy‑actors working for sustainable peace.
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social shares reflections from our high-level roundtable with @eurpeace.bsky.social, CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation and @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social at the European Parliament on preserving space for peacemaking in the next #MFF.
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social shares reflections from our high-level roundtable with @eurpeace.bsky.social, CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation and @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social at the European Parliament on preserving space for peacemaking in the next #MFF.
How can peace be built through collaboration and adaptability?
Watch our Senior Advisor Mir Mubashir on 19 Nov at 11:00 CET explore the development of networked peacebuilding through Infrastructures for Peace (I4P) across #WestAfrica.
Register now: brnw.ch/21wXhws
Learn about I4P: brnw.ch/21wXhwt
Watch our Senior Advisor Mir Mubashir on 19 Nov at 11:00 CET explore the development of networked peacebuilding through Infrastructures for Peace (I4P) across #WestAfrica.
Register now: brnw.ch/21wXhws
Learn about I4P: brnw.ch/21wXhwt
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
How can peace be built through collaboration and adaptability?
Watch our Senior Advisor Mir Mubashir on 19 Nov at 11:00 CET explore the development of networked peacebuilding through Infrastructures for Peace (I4P) across #WestAfrica.
Register now: brnw.ch/21wXhws
Learn about I4P: brnw.ch/21wXhwt
Watch our Senior Advisor Mir Mubashir on 19 Nov at 11:00 CET explore the development of networked peacebuilding through Infrastructures for Peace (I4P) across #WestAfrica.
Register now: brnw.ch/21wXhws
Learn about I4P: brnw.ch/21wXhwt
Our colleague Arrliya Sugal spoke at the #ECCP Community of Practice Workshop on Environment, Climate, Conflict & Peace highlighting the need to address climate & peace.
"We need a clear vision for thinking about peace & climate action together & voice our demands to policymakers worldwide."
"We need a clear vision for thinking about peace & climate action together & voice our demands to policymakers worldwide."
🤝 Members of the ECCP Peace@COP30 community have also developed a joint statement calling to
✨ Make Space for Peace at #COP30 ✨
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✨ Make Space for Peace at #COP30 ✨
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November 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Our colleague Arrliya Sugal spoke at the #ECCP Community of Practice Workshop on Environment, Climate, Conflict & Peace highlighting the need to address climate & peace.
"We need a clear vision for thinking about peace & climate action together & voice our demands to policymakers worldwide."
"We need a clear vision for thinking about peace & climate action together & voice our demands to policymakers worldwide."
Reposted by Berghof Foundation
On Tuesday, together with @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @berghoffnd.bsky.social and CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, the Institute hosted a high-level roundtable at the European Parliament to make the case for investing in peacemaking in the EU’s next MFF: bit.ly/3JiP54o
Investing in Peace: The role of dialogue and conflict mediation in ensuring Europe’s security
<p>On Tuesday 4 November, the European Institute of Peace co-hosted a high-level roundtable at the European […]</p>
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November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
On Tuesday, together with @barryandrewsmep.bsky.social @berghoffnd.bsky.social and CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, the Institute hosted a high-level roundtable at the European Parliament to make the case for investing in peacemaking in the EU’s next MFF: bit.ly/3JiP54o
Our Senior Advisor Veronique Dudouet spoke at @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social, @minvandefensie.bsky.social and @genderplatform.bsky.social's event on Navigating #WPs in a new security reality.
Her session explored how women mediators in protest movements navigate societal norms to prevent violence.
Her session explored how women mediators in protest movements navigate societal norms to prevent violence.
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Our Senior Advisor Veronique Dudouet spoke at @netherlandsmfa.bsky.social, @minvandefensie.bsky.social and @genderplatform.bsky.social's event on Navigating #WPs in a new security reality.
Her session explored how women mediators in protest movements navigate societal norms to prevent violence.
Her session explored how women mediators in protest movements navigate societal norms to prevent violence.
"We need #EU to play a strong role in mediation. Conflict prevention is not a question of morality, it’s about being smart." - @doctorchris.bsky.social
We organised a roundtable with @eurpeace.bsky.social & CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation on conflict mediation in ensuring #Europe’s security.
We organised a roundtable with @eurpeace.bsky.social & CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation on conflict mediation in ensuring #Europe’s security.
November 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"We need #EU to play a strong role in mediation. Conflict prevention is not a question of morality, it’s about being smart." - @doctorchris.bsky.social
We organised a roundtable with @eurpeace.bsky.social & CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation on conflict mediation in ensuring #Europe’s security.
We organised a roundtable with @eurpeace.bsky.social & CMI Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation on conflict mediation in ensuring #Europe’s security.
Our Senior Advisor Climate & Peace Nazanine Moshiri joined the @giz.de / NICD Conference on Planetary Boundaries and Social Tipping Points.
With participation from @bmz.de and other partners, she spoke about how #ClimateChange, social systems and conflict dynamics intersect.
With participation from @bmz.de and other partners, she spoke about how #ClimateChange, social systems and conflict dynamics intersect.
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Our Senior Advisor Climate & Peace Nazanine Moshiri joined the @giz.de / NICD Conference on Planetary Boundaries and Social Tipping Points.
With participation from @bmz.de and other partners, she spoke about how #ClimateChange, social systems and conflict dynamics intersect.
With participation from @bmz.de and other partners, she spoke about how #ClimateChange, social systems and conflict dynamics intersect.
Last week, we commemorated the 25th anniversary of the #WPS Agenda.
As today’s conflicts become increasingly more complex and multilayered, the participation of women and other marginalised actors is essential.
👉Read more about our commitment to WPS: brnw.ch/21wXbQc
As today’s conflicts become increasingly more complex and multilayered, the participation of women and other marginalised actors is essential.
👉Read more about our commitment to WPS: brnw.ch/21wXbQc
November 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Last week, we commemorated the 25th anniversary of the #WPS Agenda.
As today’s conflicts become increasingly more complex and multilayered, the participation of women and other marginalised actors is essential.
👉Read more about our commitment to WPS: brnw.ch/21wXbQc
As today’s conflicts become increasingly more complex and multilayered, the participation of women and other marginalised actors is essential.
👉Read more about our commitment to WPS: brnw.ch/21wXbQc
What are the psychological and behavioural dynamics that come to play at the negotiation table?
At our #EUCoP2025 side event on integrating psychology in peacemaking with Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we asked experts in both fields how this collaboration can benefit #mediation processes.
At our #EUCoP2025 side event on integrating psychology in peacemaking with Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we asked experts in both fields how this collaboration can benefit #mediation processes.
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
What are the psychological and behavioural dynamics that come to play at the negotiation table?
At our #EUCoP2025 side event on integrating psychology in peacemaking with Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we asked experts in both fields how this collaboration can benefit #mediation processes.
At our #EUCoP2025 side event on integrating psychology in peacemaking with Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we asked experts in both fields how this collaboration can benefit #mediation processes.
As we close our #WPS25 campaign, we emphasise that the WPS Agenda must remain flexible and inclusive, not one-size-fits-all.
Sustainable peace means recognising diverse voices and grounding solutions in local realities.
👉Read about the 25-year milestone: brnw.ch/21wX5Cq
Sustainable peace means recognising diverse voices and grounding solutions in local realities.
👉Read about the 25-year milestone: brnw.ch/21wX5Cq
October 31, 2025 at 10:53 AM
As we close our #WPS25 campaign, we emphasise that the WPS Agenda must remain flexible and inclusive, not one-size-fits-all.
Sustainable peace means recognising diverse voices and grounding solutions in local realities.
👉Read about the 25-year milestone: brnw.ch/21wX5Cq
Sustainable peace means recognising diverse voices and grounding solutions in local realities.
👉Read about the 25-year milestone: brnw.ch/21wX5Cq
Together with #Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we convened leading psychologists, neuroscientists, senior mediators, and country representatives to explore how cutting-edge psychological insights can inform peacemaking practice.
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Together with #Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we convened leading psychologists, neuroscientists, senior mediators, and country representatives to explore how cutting-edge psychological insights can inform peacemaking practice.
4️⃣When women from resistance and liberation movements are meaningfully included, their perspectives help bridge divides and shape agreements that address the roots of conflict.
🎥 Watch our event recording to learn more about their leadership and impact: brnw.ch/21wX3Wd
#WPS25
🎥 Watch our event recording to learn more about their leadership and impact: brnw.ch/21wX3Wd
#WPS25
October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
4️⃣When women from resistance and liberation movements are meaningfully included, their perspectives help bridge divides and shape agreements that address the roots of conflict.
🎥 Watch our event recording to learn more about their leadership and impact: brnw.ch/21wX3Wd
#WPS25
🎥 Watch our event recording to learn more about their leadership and impact: brnw.ch/21wX3Wd
#WPS25
Reflecting on yesterday's @undppa.bsky.social meeting on the Secretary General's #CommonPledge on women's participation in #PeaceProcesses, our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social shares takeaways from #NewYork.
Her insights highlight the urgency of turning commitments into concrete action.
Her insights highlight the urgency of turning commitments into concrete action.
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reflecting on yesterday's @undppa.bsky.social meeting on the Secretary General's #CommonPledge on women's participation in #PeaceProcesses, our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social shares takeaways from #NewYork.
Her insights highlight the urgency of turning commitments into concrete action.
Her insights highlight the urgency of turning commitments into concrete action.
3️⃣Women are on the frontlines of #ClimateChange and conflict leading adaptation and resilience efforts. Recognising and supporting their leadership is essential to building lasting peace.
💡 Read how women are shaping climate and peace efforts in #Somalia: brnw.ch/21wX1TZ
#WPS25
💡 Read how women are shaping climate and peace efforts in #Somalia: brnw.ch/21wX1TZ
#WPS25
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
3️⃣Women are on the frontlines of #ClimateChange and conflict leading adaptation and resilience efforts. Recognising and supporting their leadership is essential to building lasting peace.
💡 Read how women are shaping climate and peace efforts in #Somalia: brnw.ch/21wX1TZ
#WPS25
💡 Read how women are shaping climate and peace efforts in #Somalia: brnw.ch/21wX1TZ
#WPS25
"Peace cannot be sustained without women. Nothing has ever shown us that excluding women leads to better outcomes."
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social spoke at @undppa.bsky.social's high-level meeting on the Secretary General's #CommonPledge on women's participation in #PeaceProcesses.
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social spoke at @undppa.bsky.social's high-level meeting on the Secretary General's #CommonPledge on women's participation in #PeaceProcesses.
October 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"Peace cannot be sustained without women. Nothing has ever shown us that excluding women leads to better outcomes."
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social spoke at @undppa.bsky.social's high-level meeting on the Secretary General's #CommonPledge on women's participation in #PeaceProcesses.
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social spoke at @undppa.bsky.social's high-level meeting on the Secretary General's #CommonPledge on women's participation in #PeaceProcesses.
Continuing our #EUCoP2025 participation, we hosted a session showcasing the risks faced by insider mediators, particularly in #Lebanon and #Iraq. External actors have to be more critically aware of their responsibility in supporting insider mediators in the risks that they face.
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Continuing our #EUCoP2025 participation, we hosted a session showcasing the risks faced by insider mediators, particularly in #Lebanon and #Iraq. External actors have to be more critically aware of their responsibility in supporting insider mediators in the risks that they face.
"When women are included, we not only uphold our principles but also achieve tangible results."
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social in @euobserver.com encourages governments and organisations to intensify their efforts to integrate #WPS into their policies.
👉: brnw.ch/21wX0h2
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social in @euobserver.com encourages governments and organisations to intensify their efforts to integrate #WPS into their policies.
👉: brnw.ch/21wX0h2
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"When women are included, we not only uphold our principles but also achieve tangible results."
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social in @euobserver.com encourages governments and organisations to intensify their efforts to integrate #WPS into their policies.
👉: brnw.ch/21wX0h2
Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social in @euobserver.com encourages governments and organisations to intensify their efforts to integrate #WPS into their policies.
👉: brnw.ch/21wX0h2
Continuing our #WPS25 campaign, we reaffirm that engaging men as allies is crucial for gender equality and gender-responsive peacebuilding.
2️⃣Lasting peace requires everyone’s participation working together to challenge inequality and build inclusive, sustainable solutions.
2️⃣Lasting peace requires everyone’s participation working together to challenge inequality and build inclusive, sustainable solutions.
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Continuing our #WPS25 campaign, we reaffirm that engaging men as allies is crucial for gender equality and gender-responsive peacebuilding.
2️⃣Lasting peace requires everyone’s participation working together to challenge inequality and build inclusive, sustainable solutions.
2️⃣Lasting peace requires everyone’s participation working together to challenge inequality and build inclusive, sustainable solutions.