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This report summarizes a February 2025 policy dialogue event organized by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS). The discussion focused on the African Union's (AU) ability to reposition Africa within a shifting global order characterized by geopolitical disruptions, including the 'Trump 2.0' era. The panel identified critical barriers to Africa's strategic positioning, such as financial dependency on external donors, a disconnect between aging leadership and a young population, and a fragmented approach to global diplomacy. The report advocates for institutional reforms within the AU, a shift from focusing on historical reparations toward immediate economic and security stability, and the adoption of a unified foreign policy to increase the continent's global influence.

This report details a policy dialogue workshop organized by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) in autumn 2019. The workshop focused on developing a vision for a sustainable bioeconomy in the Öresund region by 2050, using the Foodhills platform in Bjuv, Sweden, as a concrete example of circular food production systems.

This report documents the results of a policy dialogue held on 28 March 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, focusing on the bioeconomy for sustainable development. The dialogue is part of a broader project supported by Vinnova to facilitate constructive discussions on bioeconomy development in national and regional contexts, specifically aiming to guide decision-makers toward cohesive governance of bioeconomy pathways with a focus on the Global South.

This report documents a science-policy dialogue meeting held on April 2-3, 2018, in Santiago, Chile, aimed at establishing a research partnership for decarbonization and climate resilient governance in the megacities of Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, and Santiago. The meeting utilized a 'co-design' approach to align scientific research with the practical needs of urban decision-makers, resulting in a first draft of a joint research program with seven working components.

This briefing note examines the role of financial services in enabling climate risk management (CRM) along agricultural value chains, using a case study of Centenary Bank's services to rice value chain actors in Eastern Uganda. It highlights how climate hazards like floods and droughts impact all actors from producers to consumers and argues that tailored financial products and improved climate information are essential for building resilience.

This report documents a policy dialogue session held on December 3, 2013, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, focused on strengthening the province's bioeconomy as part of the 'TomorrowNow: Manitoba’s Green Plan'. The session, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the University of Winnipeg, identified Manitoba's biomass richness as a key opportunity and outlined various regulatory, economic, and infrastructural barriers to growth, alongside proposed government actions to facilitate a transition to a low-carbon economy.

This report documents a policy dialogue session held on October 4, 2013, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to assist the Government of Manitoba in developing a green economy action plan as part of its 'TomorrowNow' climate change plan. The session, facilitated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the University of Winnipeg, identified key sectors for transition, existing barriers, and necessary policy tools to enhance the province's competitiveness in a global market shifting away from resource-intensive products.

This meeting report details a policy dialogue organized by the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) in March 2011. The event focused on the implications of engagement by China, India, and Brazil (CIB) in Africa and how this affects Africa-Europe relations, emphasizing the need for mutual learning, triangular cooperation, and African-led development strategies.