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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 16h

Ahead of the Berlin Climate Security Conference #BCSC2026, our @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social explores how to bridge the gap between climate security discussions and meaningful action in order to strengthen responses to climate-related risks. 👉More: berghof-foundation.org/news/beyond-... #BCSC2026

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Conflict affects mental health, psychosocial wellbeing and communities. #Peacebuilding can support recovery and prevent renewed violence. Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay, join us to explore the links between mental health and peacebuilding. 👉Register now: berghof-foundation.org/news/connect...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Can transactional deal-making deliver peace? Originally in @megatrends-afrika.de, Narine Karapetyan & Karoline Eickhoff explore the promises & pitfalls of transactional peace mediation drawing on the tension between short-term interests & long-term peace. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/news/transac...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How do climate and environmental pressures interact with conflict and insecurity, and what can #peacebuilding efforts do in response? Our two new publications supported by adelphi, @climatediplo.bsky.social and @diplo.de explore this question from different country perspectives:

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our Board Member Neha Sanghrajka’s book with Mirko Manzoni "From Maputo to the Mountain: Building Peace in Mozambique" was showcased at an event hosted by President Daniel Chapo of #Mozambique during the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Mozambique’s national inclusive dialogue process.

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Megatrends Afrika @megatrends-afrika.de · 24/09/2026

At the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump claimed to have "made peace". But has he? Narine Karapetyan @berghoffnd.bsky.social and Karoline Eickhoff analyse #transactional approaches in #peace mediation 🕊️, looking at the US-brokered Washington Accords between the #DRC and #Rwanda 🇨🇩 🇷🇼 📃 t1p.de/nuh6v

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Transactional Deal-Making: The Promise and Perils for Peace Mediation

Transactionalism elicits strong views on both its utility and impact on peace mediation. Narine Karapetyan and Karoline Eickhoff argue that in...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

How can lived experience connect #MHPSS & #peacebuilding? Join us on 8 Oct at 17:00 CEST with @interpeace.org, @undp.org, GCERF & Maandeeq MH & Peace Institute for a #WorldMentalHealth Day event featuring experiences from #Somalia, #Rwanda, #Syria & #Yemen. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/news/connect...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

300 community members from 15 rural villages & 4 urban neighbourhoods in #Jowhar joined our Sustained Dialogue activities with @iom.int. From farmer–pastoralist resource conflicts to youth gang violence, communities explored locally led solutions through dialogue, collaboration & problem-solving.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Civilian conflict management and #peacebuilding matter more than ever. At BeiratZKP's #BerlinPeaceDialogue on 8 Oct, our Luxshi Vimalarajah joins the opening panel, while our Chris Coulter moderates the closing on #Germany’s role in mediation. 👉: beirat-zivile-krisenpraevention.org/en/event/ber...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“Peace processes need breathing space for change to grow beyond the negotiating table.”-Susan Stigant (Dialogue Advisory Group) Thank you to everyone who joined our #PeaceDay2026 event on building peace from the ground up with Susan Stigant, peacebuilder Stella Sabiiti & @perearagones.bsky.social.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy #PeaceDay2026! Join our online event at 15:00 CEST to hear #Ugandan peacebuilder Stella Sabiiti, @perearagones.bsky.social and Susan Stigant (Dialogue Advisory Group) share what it takes to build sustainable peace before, during and after agreements. 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x5PWJ

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In our final #PeaceDay2026 video, our @doctorchris.bsky.social reflects on the small, often unseen steps before an agreement & why signing it is not the end. Peace takes time, with relationships & continued dialogue needed long after an agreement is signed. 📺: berghof-foundation.org/news/interna...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

For #PeaceDay2026, we’re exploring the behind-the-scenes efforts that can unlock difficult moments in #PeaceProcesses. #Ugandan insider mediator Stella Sabiiti reflects on how she helped break a deadlock and shares the importance of knowing the parties well. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/news/interna...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Continuing our #PeaceDay2026 campaign, we’re looking past the signing of peace agreements to explore the steps needed to get there. @perearagones.bsky.social reflects on being realistic about demands, celebrating small wins & maintaining confidence. Learn more: berghof-foundation.org/news/interna...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For #PeaceDay2026, we’re highlighting the people and small steps behind peace processes. First up is Monsignor Hector Fabio Henao, who reflects on #Colombia, the importance of working with local actors and giving peace the time it needs. 👀 Stay tuned for more stories from the road to peace.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Co-chairs of FriEnt's Steering Committee Christiane Hieronymus and our Beatrix Austin opened this year’s #FriEntPBF2026. 150+ voices from politics, civil society and academia came together to advance #peacebuilding, youth leadership, #climate action, business engagement and responsible AI.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Peace is not made in a single agreement. It is built daily by rebuilding trust, keeping dialogue open and supporting the those doing the invisible work. Join our #PeaceDay2026 event where peacebuilders from #Catalonia and #Uganda will share their stories. 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x5IRm

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#PeaceEducation helps young people engage constructively with different perspectives, navigate conflict & contribute to peaceful, democratic societies. On #InternationalDayofDemocracy, explore our resources on the links between peace & democracy: www.friedensbildung-bw.de/fb-demokrati... (in GER)

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

How can local governance support peace in #Yemen? Our colleague Katharina Jautz reflects on discussions at the National Conference for Partnership and Integration in #Aden and stresses the need for stronger dialogue between local and central authorities. 👉️: brnw.ch/21x5Fg1

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Peace is not the result of a single agreement. It is a long-term process, shaped by often-unseen, incremental efforts. This #PeaceDay2026, join our online event to explore what it takes to build peace before, during and after agreements. 📅21 September, 15:00 CEST 👉Register now: brnw.ch/21x5Ccd

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How can peace be built within armed groups? Our Senior Research Advisor Veronique Dudouet co-organised a workshop with @fbafolke.bsky.social and Politics After War at #CRS2026 in #Glasglow, exploring how insider mediators can transform armed groups and what this means for peace #mediation.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ahead of #BCSC, we explore how #Germany can turn climate security commitments into concrete action by strengthening policy coherence, conflict prevention and climate adaptation. Based on insights from our recent expert roundtable with @rescue.org. 👉Learn more: berghof-foundation.org/news/how-can...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How do you negotiate peace when the odds are stacked against you? Our Senior Mediation Advisor Luxshi Vimalarajah speaks with @woz.ch about peace #mediation in a world facing record levels of armed conflict & shrinking investment in conflict prevention. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/news/negotia...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Peacebuilding needs more than women’s participation, it must transform the inequalities that shape conflict. Our colleague Claudia Cruz Almeida explores why gender-transformative #peacebuilding is essential to meaningful conflict transformation. 👉Read more: berghof-foundation.org/news/conflic...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

On #InternationalDayofCharity, our Head of Strategic Partnerships Shirin Reuvers shares why investing in peace matters. We support dialogue, strengthen peacebuilders & build pathways to peaceful change in conflicts. 👉Your support makes this work possible: berghof-foundation.org/donate

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We’re excited to launch our 3rd #NationalDialogue and Peacemaking course! Over 7 weeks, 30 participants from 15 countries will learn, exchange, and reflect on how national dialogues can help societies navigate conflict. We look forward to learning from this diverse global cohort.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We welcomed guests from #TimorLeste, #Indonesia, #SouthKorea and #SriLanka with German Federal Gov on documenting and mediating historical injustice. Based on #Germany, our colleague Natascha Zupan discussed pathways to reconciliation and civil society’s role in #TransitionalJustice. @diplo.de

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Meaningful victim participation is vital to #TransitionalJustice. Drawing on experiences from #Colombia, #Gambia, #Germany, #Nepal & #Syria, this report by the Global Learning Hub examines how victims’ & survivors’ orgs seek to influence decision-making. 👉: transitionaljusticehub.org/pages/meanin...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Land degradation & desertification affect livelihoods, increase pressure on resources & fuel tensions. At #COP17 in #Mongolia, our Head of Regional Peace Support Janel Galvanek highlights how land restoration, resource management & local solutions can build resilience and peace. @unccd.bsky.social

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“Peace is a shared responsibility & the costs of conflict are shared by everyone.” In #Somalia, our insider peacebuilder Ahmed Mohamed Jama helped young men turn from violence towards new opportunities after our dialogue facilitation training. Read our impact: berghof-foundation.org/impact/insid...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our Head of Regional Peace Support Janel Galvanek facilitated a high-level ministerial event on security & migration at #COP17 in #Mongolia. Land degradation, desertification & drought can fuel tensions & conflict. Tackling these challenges requires coordinated action in conflict-affected settings.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What does #peacebuilding look like in a year shaped by conflict and uncertainty? Across #Ukraine, #Somalia, #Lebanon and beyond, we supported locally rooted efforts to strengthen dialogue, foster inclusive recovery and create space for lasting peace. 📖Read our 2025 #AnnualReport: brnw.ch/21x5bKz

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

“Peace rarely comes about in great leaps. Instead, many small steps are needed and many courageous people.” Our Senior Mediation Advisor Luxshi Vimalarajah on the growing importance of informal dialogue & #mediation processes. Read the full article in @woz.ch: www.woz.ch/2634/konflik... (in GER)

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Konfliktdiplomatie: Verhandeln trotz allem

Auf der Welt gibt es so viele bewaffnete Konflikte wie nie in den vergangenen achtzig Jahren. Viel Arbeit also auch für private Vermittlungsorganisationen, die inmitten geopolitischer Umwälzungen ihre...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In #Somalia, Insider Peacebuilder Ahmed Mohamed Jama works with communities affected by conflict to help people move away from violence. In one initiative, 6 young men committed to leaving violence behind & are now pursuing education & employment. Learn more: berghof-foundation.org/impact/insid...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We delivered a training session with @icrc.org on community engagement in times of crisis as part of our #IMPACT project in #Lebanon. Participants explored conflict sensitivity, "Do No Harm", nonviolent communication and active listening to strengthen humanitarian action and build trust.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

For nearly 20 years, conflict divided communities in #Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region. Through our Sustained Dialogue process, community members are addressing shared challenges, rebuilding trust, sharing resources and working together to prevent violence. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/impact/a-sus...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Building on our #ClimateChange, conflict & women's role in #peacebuilding analysis in #Iraq, we brought together Kirkuk stakeholders to explore climate impacts on livelihoods, displacement & protection. The training focused on strengthening women’s roles in #mediation, peacebuilding & resilience.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

What happens when climate pressures meet challenges around peace and security? In Episode 5 of "Climate Crisis and Courage", we explore how #ClimateChange is reshaping security across #WestAfrica, from pressure on natural resources to youth unemployment and competition over land.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

With our #NexusPartnership with @iom.int in Jowhar, #Somalia, 180 community members from rural villages and urban neighbourhoods came together through Sustained Dialogue to explore the links between climate, peace and security, as well as develop locally led, non-violent solutions to conflict.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Young people aren't just the leaders of tomorrow, they're peacebuilders today. On International #YouthDay, we celebrate their curiosity and critical thinking. Through #PeaceEducation, we support young people to navigate #disinformation, question conspiracy narratives and build peaceful societies.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

How do we build lasting peace in an increasingly complex world? In EPIS Thinktank, our Executive Director @doctorchris.bsky.social argues that prevention, inclusive political dialogue, and meaningful participation are essential to sustainable peace. 👉Read more: brnw.ch/21x4PDK

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Building trust requires sustained engagement, inclusive dialogue & local commitment. Our impact story from #Somalia shows how a sustained dialogue process has brought communities together & created space for collaborative solutions to shared challenges. 👉: berghof-foundation.org/impact/a-sus...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're excited to launch Spurenlesen, our new German-language platform for countering conspiracy narratives & strengthening critical thinking. Find evidence-based information, practical resources, interactive tools & support for educators & anyone seeking reliable guidance. 👉: www.spuren-lesen.com

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

On the anniversary of the Maputo Accord, we're reminded that lasting peace is built over years, not through a single agreement. Discover the story behind #Mozambique's peace process in "From Maputo to the mountain" by Neha Sanghrajka and Mirko Manzoni. 📕: berghof-foundation.org/library/from...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

What could a renewed social contract for #Lebanon look like & whose voices should shape it? Our latest publication with @wfd.org explores how inclusive, citizen-centred approaches can help reimagine the relationship between the state & society in Lebanon. 📕: berghof-foundation.org/library/pers...

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

As wildfires spread in Europe, countries are sharing emergency support. Cooperation is essential but climate risk prevention matters too. New paper by @nazaninemoshiri.bsky.social for Istituto Affari Internazionali and Nexus25 on #EU turning climate-peace-security nexus into action: brnw.ch/21x4Fss

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From Recognition to Alignment: The Next Challenge for European Climate, Peace and Security Policy

Most European policymakers recognise that climate change matters for peace and security.

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our 2025 #AnnualReport highlights how we responded to evolving challenges, from supporting locally led dialogue in the Horn of Africa to strengthening inclusive recovery in #Ukraine & advancing peace education in #Germany. 📖Read how dialogue, research & partnership shaped our work: brnw.ch/21x4Dqr

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Are you passionate about peace #mediation, negotiation & #ConflictTransformation? Join our Negotiation & Mediation Support team & help support resistance & liberation movements ( #RLMs) in transition through negotiation training & process support. 👉Apply now: brnw.ch/21x4A8j 📅Deadline: 2 Aug

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Who gets to shape peace? The contributions of women peacebuilders are often overlooked despite the vital role they play in resolving conflicts. Our colleague Zainab Mohamed examines how women in #Somalia are building peace from the ground up. 👉: brnw.ch/21x4xYM

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Berghof Foundation @berghoffnd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our colleague Lara Azzam presented findings from our research with Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) on a renewed social contract in #Lebanon. Based on the perspectives of 1,100+ people across the country, the report offers citizen-informed insights to support reform and policy discussions.

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