World leaders, stop blaming the UN. The UN is you! Start doing your jobs! katoikos.world/editorials-o... #UnitedNations #UNGA

“The current risks are a problem because we have a narrative…that is in a way attuned to things that are eventually destructive in the long-term…power, profit and money.” Tackling #SystemicRisks requires rethinking the system according to @gkostakos.bsky.social Co-Founder of @foggsorg.bsky.social.

Flagrant violation of the independence of the ICC & one more instance of undermining what is left of the rule of international law. Justice cannot work by selectively accepting the decisions that suit major powers & rejecting those they do not like. #protecttheICC #IndependentJustice

"It is unclear whether the 'genocidaires' of all times and kinds see themselves as such. If nobody slaps them hard on the face they may never wake up to the reality of their actions." 🔗 Read the latest op-ed by Georgios Kostakos: katoikos.world/editorials-o...

"The end result of the global CASA project is the groundbreaking Resilience, Readiness and Response report, acting as both a critical resource and a call to action for policymakers." 🔗 lnkd.in/dRE_G2cC

Through the #NagasakiAppeal, mayors across the globe reaffirm the urgent need for #NuclearDisarmament. City-level leadership is key to advancing #GlobalGovernance and securing a safe future. Time to move from declarations to action. #MayorsForPeace #CitiesLead #Peace

"Iran’s ecological collapse is not a distant warning—it’s a present reality. The international community’s silence on Iran’s water crisis is complicity. Bureaucratic delays and political caution must yield to bold action." 🔗 Full article here: katoikos.world/analysis/ira...

This devastating chronicle of how 6 ordinary people lived through the atrocity of the atomic bomb should remind us why the world pledged ‘to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.’ #Hiroshima80 www.newyorker.com/magazine/194...

FOGGS Update - July 2025 🌐 Open Consultation on Middle Powers 🤝 Revamped Democrat Agora 📊 Project CASA Final Report 💡 Partner updates, Katoikos podcasts & articles 🔗 mailchi.mp/foggs/july25 #GlobalGovernance #ClimateAction #Education4Democracy #Katoikos

We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs of water and food. It is horrifying that over 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid. www.gov.uk/government/n...

The people of Cambodia and Thailand, Southeast Asia and the world at large do not need another deadly conflict. The UN and ASEAN have to take immediate steps to bring the confrontation to an end and assist the two countries to find a peaceful solution. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-o...

‼️ The International Court of Justice #ICJ confirms legal responsibility of states to protect the environment from climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions and that they can be held accountable for that, including reparation payments. news.un.org/en/story/202...

✍️ "As China and the European Union edge closer to a pricing mechanism for EV exports, the question is no longer whether competition exists but how to shape it responsibly." 🔗 Read the latest analysis by Tianlu Zhu: katoikos.world/analysis/tar...

"The world cannot afford to miss another chance. The G20 must rise to the challenge and help shape a renewed multilateralism based on equity, solidarity and resilience." Commentary by Georgios Kostakos, Buyelwa Sonjica and Cilene Victor for the T20 blog. t20southafrica.org/commentaries...

✍️ "The G7’s current economic approach doesn’t rebuild confidence in globalization. For common purpose not to be fully lost, with unforeseen consequences, the UN needs to remain relevant, and for that it has to rebrand itself proactively." Full article: katoikos.world/analysis/fra...

📲In yet another move towards authoritarianism, the US is screening its prospective students' social media profiles to spot signs of political dissidence. 🚨This alarming decision spells trouble for freedom of speech in the USA. 🔗Read more: katoikos.world/analysis/in-...

#UN faces a deepening funding crisis. Peacekeeping, UNICEF, WFP & WHO are at risk as the US slashes support & 40+ countries fall behind on dues. With global powers ignoring the rules, we edge closer to a breakdown of multilateralism & generalised conflict www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🔥 The sweltering heat baking the European continent has claimed 9 lives just this week. Meanwhile, the EU 🇪🇺 is continuing to fall short on its promises of effective climate action. Is this the climate leadership we desperately need?

Brute force and vengeance do not bring peace, rather alienate more of the oppressed/attacked people turning them to extremes. When will both and all sides realize that? www.passblue.com/2025/06/30/i...

We support @theelders.bsky.social in their call to uphold the rule of law and caution against unilateral or retaliatory military actions. Force must not be allowed to replace diplomacy. All parties must act with restraint and responsibility. #iranisraelwar #NuclearRisk

World leaders - stand together against this war and all wars. Diplomacy is hard, dialogue with your adversaries is hard, peace making is hard. But that’s why you were elected — to do the hard thing. The right thing. Do your duty!

🌎 The G7 may still hold 44 % of global GDP—but in a multipolar world, is it still the power broker? Explore our op‑ed’s take into what's at stake at Kananaskis and why the club’s future might depend on bold new partnerships. katoikos.world/editorials-o...

In a world driven by aggression and division, sometimes the bravest move is to take a step back. A reflection from our editorial team on the urgency of choosing peace over conflict. katoikos.world/editorials-o...

🌎 In the late 1970s, scientists discovered that the ozone layer was rapidly being depleted. After the global adoption of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, we've reduced emissions of ozone-depleting substances by over 99.7% 🤝 THIS is what we’re capable of, if we work together.

FOGGS fully endorses the Peace and Climate Justice Petition. Your signature is one small step closer to a world of justice, peace, fair wealth distribution, disarmament, and respect for the Earth and for each other. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...

A “sadist state” typically refers to a situation where a governing body or authority exhibits or encourages sadistic behaviour, which is the deliberate infliction of pain, suffering, or humiliation on others for enjoyment or control. How can we counter it? Read here: katoikos.world/editorials-o...

Can "middle powers" act as agents for the common good, restoring equilibrium and reinvigorating the United Nations? FOGGS is proud for its involvement in this report, that explores these timely subjects in depth. www.inclusivesociety.org.za/post/the-rol...

Other than fighting, militaries can and do play a positive role in addressing civilian emergencies. FOGGS is proud to be associated with Project CASA, whose report "Resilience, Readiness, and Response" just came out. A must read! www.project-casa.org/climate-and-...

👩‍💻 Last chance to join our #FOGGS Open Consultation Monday! The webinar takes place today at 3pm Brussels time (CET). Everyone's welcome! Come meet us, discuss important issues, and grow your network. Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🌱 Remodelling the economy away from a reliance on #fossilfuels and towards a #cleanenergy future, done justly, can reap benefits for all people indeed. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

⚠️ Stop militarization of #humanitarianaid that dooms Gaza’s children to more suffering and death. Let the #UN, #UNICEF and partners distribute aid as they know best!

Peace cannot be bullied into existence.” — Ali Jarbawi

⚔️ Global military spending is rising at an alarming rate. This is, to say the least, not a very promising outlook for our common future. The world must - and can - do better. Spend less on arms, and more to promote social progress and better standards of life! #SupportTheUN #morelovelessstuff

📊 An excellent analysis of the current state of the Russo-Ukrainian war by prof. Richard Sakwa in this exceptional #webinar. Not to miss! #RussiavsUkraine #analysis #politics

We wholeheartedly support the Elders Foundation's call on political leaders to end their inaction in the face of atrocities committed against the Palestinian people. theelders.org/news/elders-...

We wholeheartedly support the Elders Foundation's call on political leaders to end their inaction in the face of atrocities committed against the Palestinian people.

#Gaza is more than a place. It is a moral mirror. And what we see in it today should haunt us. We cannot stay silent. We cannot look away. Full article: katoikos.world/dialogue/gaz.... #article #opinion #gazagenocide #israel #humanrights #blockade #aid #humanitarian #starvation

🎙️ What is it like to grow up Roma in Europe? What prejudices do Roma people still face on the daily? How can arts-based activism change our minds and hearts to foster empathy? 🔗 Stream the full episode here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/PuyG5S8GrTb #roma #podcast #episode #activism #art

Allowing these atrocities to continue day in and day out degrades and lessens humanity as a whole. It is way past time for all of us to say STOP. #ArmsEmbargo against Israel NOW. bbc.com/news/article...

Thank you, #PepeMujica, for your life-long struggle for a more just, equal and tolerant world—one that cherishes life in all forms. Your humility and simple way of living inspire us to continue that fight!

⚔️ In war, there are no real winners, but only survivors carrying scars we refuse to see. 🔗 Read the rest of the article on katoikos.world: katoikos.world/dialogue/war....

With billions owed to it, notably by the US, the UN understandably has to cut cost and improvise. What it really needs, though, is focus and effectiveness; they should guide #UN80 reform. news.un.org/en/story/202....

🌍 It's not enough to protect democracy structurally; we have to make it feel real and responsive again. Read the full article here: katoikos.world/analysis/pol....

“It is not enough to win a war; it is more important to organize the peace.” ― Aristotle

👩‍💻 In the latest #FOGGS webinar, experts from all around the world discussed the power of new #narratives to change our conceptions of reality and to engage our imaginations to envision a better future. ✅ Sign up to our next #webinar and join the conversation!

World leaders must move beyond statements. In the face of ethnic cleansing, collective punishment & starvation in #Gaza, action is overdue: recall ambassadors, impose sanctions, recognize Palestine, pass a GA resolution. Silence = complicity. UN experts: “Annihilation” is underway.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has led to a drastic reduction in child mortality, leaps in access to education and legislation to protect children from violence and abuse. International collaboration can help create a better world! #bettertogether #morelovenotstuff

Urging no further escalation of India-Pakistan conflict. Terrorist attacks should be treated as criminal acts and best prevention is peace building benefitting all - especially the people of Kashmir. edition.cnn.com/world/live-n...

Is this a bad movie or what? bbc.com/news/article...

A most appropriate reassignment. Giving life from death, instead of the opposite that seems to have got hold of the region. bbc.in/3GEU6Cw