ENSURED
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How can the EU better defend & transform multilateralism?
ENSURED is funded by the EU's Horizon Europe programme. Posts reflect views of project partners only.
https://www.ensuredeurope.eu/
ENSURED is funded by the EU's Horizon Europe programme. Posts reflect views of project partners only.
https://www.ensuredeurope.eu/
This webinar part of a new series, In Conversation with Civil Society — monthly webinars exploring how global governance can become more effective, robust, and democratic. Each session brings together ENSURED researchers & civil society to discuss the future of multilateralism.
More about ENSURED:
More about ENSURED:
About | ENSURED: Shaping Cooperation for a World in Transition
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November 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This webinar part of a new series, In Conversation with Civil Society — monthly webinars exploring how global governance can become more effective, robust, and democratic. Each session brings together ENSURED researchers & civil society to discuss the future of multilateralism.
More about ENSURED:
More about ENSURED:
🛑 Reform? Not likely.
No major player is pushing for change. Instead, governance is shifting toward bilateral & minilateral deals – often outside the UN system.
Where might this lead?
Make sure to check out all of ENSURED's research 👇
No major player is pushing for change. Instead, governance is shifting toward bilateral & minilateral deals – often outside the UN system.
Where might this lead?
Make sure to check out all of ENSURED's research 👇
Publications | ENSURED: Shaping Cooperation for a World in Transition
www.ensuredeurope.eu
September 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🛑 Reform? Not likely.
No major player is pushing for change. Instead, governance is shifting toward bilateral & minilateral deals – often outside the UN system.
Where might this lead?
Make sure to check out all of ENSURED's research 👇
No major player is pushing for change. Instead, governance is shifting toward bilateral & minilateral deals – often outside the UN system.
Where might this lead?
Make sure to check out all of ENSURED's research 👇
The good news:
✔️ They consolidate existing agreements & boost coordination
✔️ They set up regular review platforms for pledges & dialogue
✔️ They embrace a “whole of society” approach
But the limitations are serious:
⚠️ They're on-binding
⚠️ They have no real accountability mechanisms
⚠️ Funding cuts
✔️ They consolidate existing agreements & boost coordination
✔️ They set up regular review platforms for pledges & dialogue
✔️ They embrace a “whole of society” approach
But the limitations are serious:
⚠️ They're on-binding
⚠️ They have no real accountability mechanisms
⚠️ Funding cuts
September 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The good news:
✔️ They consolidate existing agreements & boost coordination
✔️ They set up regular review platforms for pledges & dialogue
✔️ They embrace a “whole of society” approach
But the limitations are serious:
⚠️ They're on-binding
⚠️ They have no real accountability mechanisms
⚠️ Funding cuts
✔️ They consolidate existing agreements & boost coordination
✔️ They set up regular review platforms for pledges & dialogue
✔️ They embrace a “whole of society” approach
But the limitations are serious:
⚠️ They're on-binding
⚠️ They have no real accountability mechanisms
⚠️ Funding cuts
@fasosmaastricht.bsky.social @fsv.charlesuni.cuni.cz
Check out all of the ENSURED reports: www.ensuredeurope.eu/publications
Check out all of the ENSURED reports: www.ensuredeurope.eu/publications
Publications | ENSURED: Shaping Cooperation for a World in Transition
www.ensuredeurope.eu
September 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
@fasosmaastricht.bsky.social @fsv.charlesuni.cuni.cz
Check out all of the ENSURED reports: www.ensuredeurope.eu/publications
Check out all of the ENSURED reports: www.ensuredeurope.eu/publications
Key takeaways:
💭 Progress will likely be confined to informal exchanges
💭 Expansion may enhance effectiveness, but also undermine the WTO’s robustness
💭 These agendas open space for new voices, but also raise concerns about transparency
How the WTO navigates these trade-offs will shape its future.
💭 Progress will likely be confined to informal exchanges
💭 Expansion may enhance effectiveness, but also undermine the WTO’s robustness
💭 These agendas open space for new voices, but also raise concerns about transparency
How the WTO navigates these trade-offs will shape its future.
September 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Key takeaways:
💭 Progress will likely be confined to informal exchanges
💭 Expansion may enhance effectiveness, but also undermine the WTO’s robustness
💭 These agendas open space for new voices, but also raise concerns about transparency
How the WTO navigates these trade-offs will shape its future.
💭 Progress will likely be confined to informal exchanges
💭 Expansion may enhance effectiveness, but also undermine the WTO’s robustness
💭 These agendas open space for new voices, but also raise concerns about transparency
How the WTO navigates these trade-offs will shape its future.
The ENSURED study (based on 42 interviews + member submissions) shows:
🌍 Environment – gaining momentum, but many fear “green protectionism”.
📈 Development – on the agenda since 1960, yet who qualifies for S&DT is still disputed.
👥 Inclusiveness – esp. on gender inequality, remains deeply divisive.
🌍 Environment – gaining momentum, but many fear “green protectionism”.
📈 Development – on the agenda since 1960, yet who qualifies for S&DT is still disputed.
👥 Inclusiveness – esp. on gender inequality, remains deeply divisive.
September 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The ENSURED study (based on 42 interviews + member submissions) shows:
🌍 Environment – gaining momentum, but many fear “green protectionism”.
📈 Development – on the agenda since 1960, yet who qualifies for S&DT is still disputed.
👥 Inclusiveness – esp. on gender inequality, remains deeply divisive.
🌍 Environment – gaining momentum, but many fear “green protectionism”.
📈 Development – on the agenda since 1960, yet who qualifies for S&DT is still disputed.
👥 Inclusiveness – esp. on gender inequality, remains deeply divisive.