On May 28-29, 2025, ICEED participated in an event hosted by the Japanese AI Expert Support Center of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI): the Tokyo Innovation Workshop. This was the first such event since GPAI entered its new phase, coined “GPAI 2.0,” following its integration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development [...]
On April 7, 2025, ICEED attended a high-level conference convened by the NATO Defence College Foundation (NDCF) focused on the Eastern European region. The conference featured strategic discussions focused on Ukraine's reconstruction, European security, and the challenges facing Eastern Europe in the context of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The event brought together international experts, Ukrainian [...]
Jointly organized by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and IEA (International Energy Agency), the Climate Change Expert Group (CCXG) Global Forum serves as a platform for promoting dialogue and enhancing understanding of key issues related to international climate change negotiations and implementation of the Paris Agreement. It is held twice a year [...]
On March 3, 2025, the NATO Defence College Foundation (NDCF) hosted a high-level roundtable discussion, bringing together strategic minds to address emerging security and economic challenges across the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions. The event took place against the backdrop of intensifying global tensions. China's growing influence and its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine have [...]
The evolving landscape of global security, increasingly intertwined with the imperatives of climate adaptation and energy transition, is prompting even long-standing alliances to adapt their strategies. Photo Credit: NATO Defense College at Center for High Defense Studies (Centro Alti Studi per la Difesa) This dynamic was evident on December 12, 2024, when the North Atlantic [...]
The ICEED delegation was warmly received by Christophe Speckbacher, the head of the Secretariat for the CoE’s Conference of International Non-Governmental Associations (CINGO). This distinctive forum within the CoE offers NGOs an unparalleled opportunity to discuss critical issues under consideration in Strasbourg ranging from the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) to the safeguarding of press [...]
Hosted by Colonel Jan Østrup-Møller, Chief of Staff and MA to the Commandant of the NATO Defense College, Lieutenant General Max A.L.T. Nielsen, the recent exchange between ICEED and the NATO Defense College offered more than formalities—it marked a pivotal moment in aligning strategic foresight with global defense education. On December 10, 2024, ICEED’s high-level [...]
Recognizing the importance of dialogue at the intersection of environmental economics and defense, the International Council on Environmental Economics and Development (ICEED) convened a high-level delegation that met with Italian military officials on December 9, 2024. The venue for this crucial discussion was the Center for High Defense Studies (Centro Alti Studi per la Difesa), [...]
The global conversation surrounding the ethical and collaborative development of artificial intelligence drew over 1,000 experts and policymakers to Belgrade, Serbia, on December 4-5, 2024, for the annual summit of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI). Photo Credit: Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia Recognizing the importance of this dialogue, the International Council [...]
In an era where environmental challenges are more pressing than ever, transitioning to a green economy is not just a choice but a necessity. A green economy, characterized by low carbon emissions and resource efficiency, is the cornerstone of sustainable prosperity. At the International Council on Environmental Economics and Development (ICEED), we are [...]
