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 [...]
Under the new agreement, UNU and ICEED will collaborate on programmes and projects that promote policy and practice-relevant research. UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala (left) and ICEED Chief of Executive Board and Committee Ken Kitatani (right) shake hands after signing a new UNU / ICEED memorandum of understanding on 29 November 2024. Photo: UNU / [...]
The transition to renewable energy is not just a trend. It's an imperative for a sustainable and prosperous future. Moving away from fossil fuels to clean energy sources boosts the economy and protects our environment. As we face escalating climate challenges, the benefits of renewable energy become increasingly clear. Embracing this transition is crucial [...]
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 [...]
