You searched for SERGE STROOBANTS - Institute for Economics & Peace https://www.economicsandpeace.org/ Peace Research, Consulting & Training Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:36:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-IEP-logo-32x32.jpg You searched for SERGE STROOBANTS - Institute for Economics & Peace https://www.economicsandpeace.org/ 32 32 Ecological Threats and Resilience: Mapping Today’s Fragility Hotspots https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/ecological-threats-and-resilience-mapping-todays-fragility-hotspots/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:36:11 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3545 Join the Geneva Center for Security Policy and the Institute for Economics & Peace as we take a look at the links between climate change, ecological threats, migration, and conflict. This conversation is part of the Ecological Threat Report Series, dedicated to discussing the key findings of the sixth edition of the Ecological Threat Report. […]

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]]> Join the Geneva Center for Security Policy and the Institute for Economics & Peace as we take a look at the links between climate change, ecological threats, migration, and conflict. This conversation is part of the Ecological Threat Report Series, dedicated to discussing the key findings of the sixth edition of the Ecological Threat Report.

Research for the 2025 ETR shows that changing rainfall patterns are significantly amplifying conflict risks worldwide. The report finds that conflict death rates are substantially higher in areas where rainfall is concentrating into fewer months, compared to regions where rain is spreading more evenly throughout the year. These insights further strengthen our ability to map today’s fragility hotspots.

Speakers

  • (Moderator) Ms Anna Brach, Head of Human Security and Planetary Resilience, Geneva Centre for Security Policy
  • Mr Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA Region, Institute for Economics & Peace
  • Prof. Mark Zeitoun, Director General, Geneva Water Hub
  • Ambassador Nahida Sobhan, the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in Geneva

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]]> Normandy International Youth Leadership Summit https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/normandy-international-youth-leadership-summit/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 23:40:14 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3523 The Normandy International Youth Leadership Summit was initiated by high school students driven by the same desire to move forward with their time. Today, as information circulates at high speed and technological achievements abound, this small group of students decided to address tomorrow’s challenges to contribute, on their scale, to a better future. NIYLS aims […]

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]]> The Normandy International Youth Leadership Summit was initiated by high school students driven by the same desire to move forward with their time. Today, as information circulates at high speed and technological achievements abound, this small group of students decided to address tomorrow’s challenges to contribute, on their scale, to a better future. NIYLS aims not just at dialogue but at generating key ideas to realize concrete projects that address 21st-century issues. The Summit will include a presentation on Positive Peace by IEP, delivered to 120 young students, totaling 160 participants  (including professors), across 17 nationalities.

Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA region at the Institute for Economics & Peace, will facilitate the presentation on Positive Peace, offering expert insights into building sustainable peace.

Note: This event is invite only.

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]]> Normandy Peace Index 2025 Briefing https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/normandy-peace-index-2025-briefing/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:50:33 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3520 Launch event and briefing of the 2025 Normandy Peace Index Conflict is rarely confined to the borders where it occurs. The increasingly global human, material, and political impacts of wars make assessing threats to peace, security, and democracy worldwide more important than ever. Since 2019, the Normandy Peace Index has provided an annual measurement of […]

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]]> Launch event and briefing of the 2025 Normandy Peace Index

Conflict is rarely confined to the borders where it occurs. The increasingly global human, material, and political impacts of wars make assessing threats to peace, security, and democracy worldwide more important than ever.

Since 2019, the Normandy Peace Index has provided an annual measurement of these threats. Produced by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), with data from the Institute for Economics and Peace, the Normandy Index is delivered in partnership with the Region of Normandy.

Speakers:

  • Mr Serge Stroobants, IEP Director of Europe & MENA Region
  • Mr Hervé Morin

Note: This is an invite-only event.

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]]> Trade for Peace: Publication Webinar https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/trade-for-peace-publication-webinar/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:28:10 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3518 Amid ever-changing geopolitical dynamics and systemic shocks, questions about the link between trade and peace have re-emerged. While the multilateral trading system was founded on the post-World War II belief that economic interdependence could prevent conflict, its relevance and effectiveness in today’s fractured global order are increasingly under scrutiny. Against this backdrop, FMG is pleased […]

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]]> Amid ever-changing geopolitical dynamics and systemic shocks, questions about the link between trade and peace have re-emerged. While the multilateral trading system was founded on the post-World War II belief that economic interdependence could prevent conflict, its relevance and effectiveness in today’s fractured global order are increasingly under scrutiny.

Against this backdrop, FMG is pleased to organize a session to discuss the WTO’s publication “Trade for Peace: Pathways to Sustainable Trade and Peace.”

The discussion will explore the evolving nexus between trade and peace, highlighting the contributions of diverse stakeholders and the potential of the multilateral trading system to support peace-building efforts in fragile and conflict-affected settings. The event will feature presentations by representatives of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Speakers:

  • Mr Xiankun Lu (FMG)
  • Ms Roberta Piermartini (WTO)
  • Mr Axel Addy (FMG)
  • Mr Serge Stroobants (IEP)
  • Mr Simon Evenett (FMG)

Note: This is an invite-only event.

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]]> Briefing on Positive Peace for Bahrain’s Economic Development Board and Sustainability https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/briefing-on-positive-peace-for-bahrains-economic-development-board-and-sustainability/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:38:04 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3499 Briefing on Positive Peace by the Institute for Economics and Peace for Bahrain’s Economic Development Board and Ministry of Sustainability. Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe and the MENA region at the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) delivered an insightful briefing on Positive Peace and the organization’s pioneering research. The session, held for the Economic […]

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]]> Briefing on Positive Peace by the Institute for Economics and Peace for Bahrain’s Economic Development Board and Ministry of Sustainability. Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe and the MENA region at the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) delivered an insightful briefing on Positive Peace and the organization’s pioneering research. The session, held for the Economic Development Board and the Ministry of Sustainability of the Kingdom of Bahrain, highlighted how Positive Peace framework can support national sustainability goals, social resilience, and long-term economic growth.

Speakers:

  • Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA region at the Institute for Economics & Peace

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]]> Annual Meeting of the IPU High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-ipu-high-level-advisory-group-on-countering-terrorism-and-violent-extremism/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:23:24 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3436 The IPU High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism was established during the 137th IPU Assembly in October 2017 to serve as the global parliamentary focal point for counter-terrorism-related parliamentary activities. Its creation led to the establishment of the IPU’s programme on counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism (CTPVE). Serge Stroobants, Director for […]

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]]> The IPU High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism was established during the 137th IPU Assembly in October 2017 to serve as the global parliamentary focal point for counter-terrorism-related parliamentary activities. Its creation led to the establishment of the IPU’s programme on counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism (CTPVE).

Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA region at the Institute for Economics & Peace, will be briefing the annual meeting of the IPU High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism on the use of Positive Peace in Counter Terrorism (CT) and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE).

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]]> Launch of the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) with a Focus on Trade https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/launch-of-the-2025-global-peace-index-gpi-with-a-focus-on-trade/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:18:34 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3435 Featuring presentations of the GPI 2025 findings by the Institute for Economics and Peace and the States of Fragility 2025 report by the OECD, the session will bring together diverse perspectives on the intersections between economic integration, resilience, and peacebuilding. Reflections from Oman will highlight the country’s vision of trade as a catalyst for peace […]

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]]> Featuring presentations of the GPI 2025 findings by the Institute for Economics and Peace and the States of Fragility 2025 report by the OECD, the session will bring together diverse perspectives on the intersections between economic integration, resilience, and peacebuilding. Reflections from Oman will highlight the country’s vision of trade as a catalyst for peace and prosperity. The session will conclude with an interactive discussion, engaging participants on the implications of these findings for international cooperation, trade, and peacebuilding.

Opening Remarks:
– Xiangchen Zang, Deputy Director-General, World Trade OrganizationModerator:
– Kershia Cavele, Trade for Peace Project Coordinator, World Trade Organization

Speakers:
– Serge Stroobants, Director of Europe and MENA region, Institute for Economics and Peace
– Cushla Thompson, Project Manager, OECD
– Barbara Ramos, Chief of Research and Strategies for Exports, International Trade Center
– H.E. Mr. Idris Al Khanjari, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Oman to the WTO

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]]> Rotary ICC France-USA: Positive Peace Seminar – Round Table Discussion https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/rotary-icc-france-usa-positive-peace-seminar-round-table-discussion/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:08:30 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3419 The final day of the 2025 Positive Peace Seminar organized by Rotary ICC France-USA will feature a Round Table discussion focused on the eight pillars of Positive Peace and the findings from the latest Global Peace Index, Positive Peace Report, and Global Threat Report. Participants will engage in experiential and meaningful dialogue, in a proven […]

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]]> The final day of the 2025 Positive Peace Seminar organized by Rotary ICC France-USA will feature a Round Table discussion focused on the eight pillars of Positive Peace and the findings from the latest Global Peace Index, Positive Peace Report, and Global Threat Report. Participants will engage in experiential and meaningful dialogue, in a proven model for civil discourse.

Speakers:

  • Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA region at the Institute for Economics & Peace.

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]]> Rotary ICC France-USA: Positive Peace Seminar https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/rotary-icc-france-usa-positive-peace-seminar/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:07:10 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3418 In continuity with the first four France-USA ICC Seminars (Paris, France October 2016, New Orleans, LA, USA October 2018 , Rennes, France, October 2021, Chapel Hill, NC USA October 2023), this peace seminar is intended to give the opportunity to the younger generations to prepare themselves to reflect on peace in the world and global […]

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]]> In continuity with the first four France-USA ICC Seminars (Paris, France October 2016, New Orleans, LA, USA October 2018 , Rennes, France, October 2021, Chapel Hill, NC USA October 2023), this peace seminar is intended to give the opportunity to the younger generations to prepare themselves to reflect on peace in the world and global issues and to work on relationship with climate change and environmental threats . This seminar will be done in cooperation with French and American Rotary Districts, with the Institute for Economics and Peace and the Rotary France-USA Intercountry Committee.

The 2 1/2-day interactive workshop, conducted in English, aims at deepening participants’ understanding of Positive Peace and its relevance for their own work and communities, and of climate change and ecological threats impact on our global world. On the 15th and 16th of October, the conference will feature a series of seminars led by the Institute for Economics and Peace, which will include a deep dive into the eight pillars of Positive Peace and an overview of the methodology and key findings from the latest Global Peace Index, Positive Peace Report, and Ecological Threat Report.

Speakers:

  • Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA region at the Institute for Economics & Peace

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]]> Global State of Peace – Irish College KU Leuven https://www.economicsandpeace.org/event/global-state-of-peace-irish-college-ku-leuven/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:05:15 +0000 https://www.economicsandpeace.org/?post_type=event&p=3417 Closed lecture for students of the Munster Technological Institute (MTI) and MBA students on the global state of peace. Speakers:

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]]> Closed lecture for students of the Munster Technological Institute (MTI) and MBA students on the global state of peace.

Speakers:

  • Serge Stroobants, Director for Europe & MENA region at the Institute for Economics & Peace

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