How has service delivery in #Yemen evolved after years of conflict? 👉Join us for our launch event 30 Apr, 14:00 CEST, where we’ll explore how fragmented governance has reshaped local service systems and what this means for how the international support: brnw.ch/21x1Tk5

“We brought together stakeholders with opposite views in a safe format, so they could recognise their different values and interests, but still find some ground for common action.” Tatiana Poshevalova (EuroBelarus) kicked off our event on insider mediators in a new era!

🔴Happening today! Join our online event highlighting insider mediators in a new era today at 16:00 CEST where they will discuss how to protect their legitimacy, expand their operational space and strengthen their impact. ⏰It's not too late! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x1QKX

🔉New podcast: Climate, Crisis and Courage This limited series from the UN Climate Security Mechanism and @unssc.bsky.social, hosted by our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social and with our support, brings you closer to the human stories behind global challenges. 👉Listen now: un.org/climatesecur...

How does the growing politicisation of mediation processes affect insider mediators' legitimacy, agency and space for engagement across different contexts? 👉Join our event 23 April to hear trusted mediators share their insights and frontline experiences: brnw.ch/21x1MTU

Our climate and peace colleagues recently joined partners in #Berlin for the Weathering Risk Peace Pillar workshop, bringing together teams from across the consortium to reflect on progress, capture key learning, strengthen outreach efforts and explore the future of this shared work.

Our Senior Mediation Advisor Luxshi Vimalarajah joined students at The Hertie School, where she explored the core principles and architecture of peace mediation, brought theory to life through real-world insights and unpacked the key challenges shaping contemporary peacemaking.

We were honored to welcome H.E. Liberata Mulamula to Berghof #HQ. As Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security, she emphasised the vital role of partnerships in advancing the #WPS agenda.

What makes climate dialogue meaningful? Our trainer and expert in #Iraq Khadeeja Al-Jabiry shares insights from Part II of our Iraq climate-focused mediation toolkit and how it helps communities turn dialogue into inclusive climate action with real impact. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/library/tool...

Missed our fireside chat yesterday? Watch the recording with our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social and #SSA Senior Advisor Kwesi Sansculotte-Greenidge on pathways to peace in #Sudan exploring the conflict’s complexity, the need for inclusive mediation and why peace must be Sudanese-led.

As mediation processes become more politicised, insider mediators are gaining relevance as credible actors who can sustain dialogue beyond elite bargains. Join our event 23 April at 16:00 CEST to hear insider mediators share how to strengthen their impact: brnw.ch/21x1BYs

" #Sudan’s conflict involves both national and local disputes, including a number of regional actors. Progress depends on aligning mediation efforts. International actors should focus on supporting local initiatives by providing funding and scaling up when effective."-Kwesi Sansculotte-Greenidge

Ahead of the #Berlin Ministerial Conference on #Sudan, join our online fireside chat on current and prospective peace efforts today at 14:00 CEST featuring our #SSA Senior Advisor Kwesi Sansculotte-Greenidge and our ED @doctorchris.bsky.social. 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x1zrS

Did you miss our event on water & conflict in #Iraq & #Yemen? 📺Watch a clip featuring Beatrice Mosello (@chathamhouse.org) & Jacob Waslander (Dutch Embassy in Jordan) where they discuss water as a political & social issue that shapes conflict & cooperation. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/news/event-w...

Ahead of the #Berlin Ministerial Conference on #Sudan, join our fireside chat on 14 April at 14:00 CEST with our #SSA Senior Advisor Kwesi Sansculotte-Greenidge and our ED @doctorchris.bsky.social. The event will explore prospects for peace regionally and internationally. 👉Register: brnw.ch/21x1toU

How do you design dialogue that responds to conflict and climate? Our #Iraq Country Director Peshtiwan Al-Dawoudi shares effective dialogue starts with understanding conflict dynamics and integrating environmental factors from our climate and mediation toolkit: berghof-foundation.org/library/tool...

Young people are sidelined in #TransitionalJustice processes despite their perspectives being essential for inclusivity & transformation. Our Global Learning Hub for Transitional Justice brief by YIHR #Kosovo shares why young people should have a meaningful voice in transitional justice processes.

How can we turn people’s experiences into pathways for dialogue? Our #Iraq Portfolio Manager Nike Löble shares insights from our climate-focused mediation toolkit focusing on trust-based data collection & how careful listening can inform meaningful dialogue. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/library/tool...

Researchers Véronique Dudouet, Johanna-Maria Hülzer, Gyda Sindre and Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs explore how supporting transitions from arms to peaceful political participation can help address root causes of conflict. 👉Blog: brnw.ch/21x1chg 📕Report: brnw.ch/21x1chf

Our colleague Matthias Auer explores how landscapes shaped by past violence can appear peaceful in #Bali, while its deeper history risks fading from collective awareness with our Global Learning Hub for #TransitionalJustice and Reconciliation. 👉Learn more: brnw.ch/21x1asP

Our @doctorchris.bsky.social met with new DED Fatima Kassam-Rice from Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) where they exchanged insights on the evolving challenges and emerging opportunities in peace mediation. We look forward to strengthening partnerships and continuing this important dialogue.

Curious to explore how #NationalDialogues contribute to #ConflictTransformation? Our online course is back & applications are open! 👉 Apply to learn from experts & deepen your understanding & skills: brnw.ch/21x16k3 📅 Deadline: 30 June (reduced tuition: 31 May)

How do climate impacts shape peace & security in #Iraq? In a new series, our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social introduces our toolkit offering practical ways to analyse climate, conflict & peace. As pressures grow in Iraq, tools like this matter more than ever. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/library/tool...

Amid the tragedies in #Lebanon, communities face loss, displacement and strain on social cohesion. From #Beirut, our colleagues Jana Sleem and Rabih Omar highlight why dialogue and dignity matter. At Berghof, we work to reduce tensions and build stronger community relationships in Lebanon.

"Water crises are not just due to the climate crisis but also international sanctions, underdeveloped infrastructures and mismanagement. If we do not look at the bigger picture, then we fail to recognise other entry points and develop long-term solutions."- Beatrice Mosello (@chathamhouse.org)

🔴Happening today! Join our event at 15:00 CET to discuss water in #Iraq and #Yemen not as a technical problem, but as a political and social issue that shapes both conflict and cooperation. ⏰There's still time! 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x0ZCJ

"At the beginning, it seemed like a dream that the established committees would receive regular monthly training and hold continuous meetings. Today, it is clear that this committee has carried out many important activities in #Jowhar."

Building on recent engagements in #Ethiopia, @doctorchris.bsky.social, Chair of Board of Trustees Johannes Zundel & Ethiopia Lead Tim Bunke met with German Ambassador Birgitt Ory to discuss shared priorities, reinforcing our commitment to advancing impactful initiatives in the country. @diplo.de

Our colleagues Cora Bieß and Anne Kruck presented the book "Let’s Talk About: Peace and War" at the Leipziger Buchmesse. In a panel, they were joined by 13-year-olds Greta Poll and Leonas Strauß from the LiteraturInitiative Berlin to explore the important and timely topics of peace and war.

Happy #Nowruz to everyone who is celebrating and all the best to you and your loved ones! May this spring bring warmth, health and peace for you.

At our event with @fbafolke.bsky.social & Politics After War, our Senior Research Advisor Veronique Dudouet, Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs & Gyda Sindre discussed why political integration still matters. Veronique shared that political integration is taking locally driven forms & mediation must evolve.

#EidMubarak to everyone who's celebrating! We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Eid and health and happiness in the coming year.

"Damage needs to be documented…It’s necessary for accountability and cleanup when the conflict ends." Our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social underscored how early documentation efforts are critical for future recovery once conflicts subside in @bloomberglp.bsky.social. 👉: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social and Chair of the Board of Trustees Johannes Zundel visited our partner Centre for Dialogue, Research and Cooperation (CDRC) in #Ethiopia. The visit provided an important opportunity to deepen collaboration and exchange insights.

The ongoing war in the #MiddleEast highlights water infrastructure being a pressure point in times of crisis. Weak governance and conflict can also turn water into a source of tension. 👉Join our event 📅24 Mar, 15:00 CET to compare findings in #Iraq and #Yemen: brnw.ch/21x0PN8

"Analysis is shaped by external frameworks and assumptions. We need to question them and support institutions that work on the ground. Diplomatic representation should also place greater value on research connections and activities that are more long-term and in depth."- @antje4peace.bsky.social

🔴Happening today! Join our online launch event at 14:00 CET to critically reflect on peace and research practice in #Niger and the #Sahel, as well as explore local perspectives on #mediation. ⏰There's still time! Register now: brnw.ch/21x0NtC

At @chathamhouse.org's Climate & Energy Summit, our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social highlighted how geopolitical tensions expose global economy’s reliance on fossil fuels. Countries facing greatest instability are also seeing least climate action. Addressing these risks requires stronger cooperation.

Our latest report challenges dominant approaches and highlights local perspectives often missing from policy debates in #Niger and the #Sahel. Join as the report’s author and regional experts discuss how #PeaceProcesses can better reflect local agency: berghof-foundation.org/news/event-r...

"Peace & Wars" is a book written by our colleague Cora Bieß that helps young people understand conflicts. In an interview with Ravensburger, our colleague & advisor of the book Anne Kruck shares that beyond explanation, it promotes analytical thinking. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/news/peace-e...

“Conflict environment observers have tracked more than 300 attacks that have caused immediate environmental damage in #Iran and across the wider region.” Our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social spoke with CNN about the environmental hazards the war in Iran is creating: edition.cnn.com/2026/03/11/w...

Our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social is at the Climate and Energy Conference at @chathamhouse.org in London this week, where discussions focus on the intersection of energy #security, #conflict risks, and the escalating #climatecrisis. More insights coming soon.

As crises continue across #Niger and the #Sahel, there is a need to rethink how to understand and engage with peace processes. Join our launch event 17 March, 14:00 CET to explore more inclusive and context-sensitive peace practice in the region. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/news/event-r...

We were delighted to welcome a delegation from the leading #Uzbek think tanks ISRS, DSC, and IICA. Many thanks for the insightful exchange with our ED @doctorchris.bsky.social and Central/South Asia team on cooperation between Central Asia and Germany and regional/geopolitical dynamics.

Successful MOTRA-K conference in Wiesbaden! Over 240 participants joined for two days of insights, exchange, and the release of the new MOTRA Monitor. 👉 www.motra.info/motra-monito... (in GER). #motra

Climate change in #Iraq is actively reshaping livelihoods, governance structures and social cohesion nationwide. Our report analyses how environmental pressures intersect with institutional fragility and inequalities, intensifying existing challenges. 👉: brnw.ch/21x05lm

During a fireside chat on #TransitionalJustice & dealing with experiences of violence with @baks.bund.de, an exchange with Sofija Todorovic from Youth Initiative for Human Rights allowed participants to gain insights into the current challenges of dealing w/ the past processes in former #Yugoslavia.

Women peacebuilders are driving dialogue and community healing often while facing stigma and threats to their safety. We're showcasing experts who explore how peace initiatives can apply a meaningful "Do No Harm" approach by designing strategies with and for women. 👉: brnw.ch/21x0yyO #IWD2026

#Gender shapes how communities experience conflict. Recognising this is essential to building sustainable peace. We integrate gender-transformative approaches that address structural inequalities and strengthen inclusive participation. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x0tPs #IWD2026

Did you miss our #IWD2026 event where experts in #MHPSS identified early warning signs of psychosocial strains in #peacebuilding work and the risks women peacebuilders face in patriarchal or repressive environments? 👉Watch the recording to learn more: brnw.ch/21x0r4x