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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Through the #NagasakiAppeal, mayors across the globe reaffirm the urgent need for #NuclearDisarmament. City-level leadership is key to advancing #GlobalGovernance and securing a safe future. Time to move from declarations to action. #MayorsForPeace #CitiesLead #Peace

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Georgios Kostakos @gkostakos.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

My look at the EU’s latest concessions to the US, its faltering global stance, and the growing gap between declared values and real influence: www.tovima.com/opinions/pro...

tovima.com

Proud of the EU? - tovima.com

A look at the EU’s latest concessions to the US, its faltering global stance, and the growing gap between declared values and real influence

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs of water and food. It is horrifying that over 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

The UK and 30 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

✍️ "As China and the European Union edge closer to a pricing mechanism for EV exports, the question is no longer whether competition exists but how to shape it responsibly." 🔗 Read the latest analysis by Tianlu Zhu: katoikos.world/analysis/tar...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

‼️ The International Court of Justice #ICJ confirms legal responsibility of states to protect the environment from climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions and that they can be held accountable for that, including reparation payments. news.un.org/en/story/202...

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World Court says countries are legally obligated to curb emissions, protect climate

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

📲In yet another move towards authoritarianism, the US is screening its prospective students' social media profiles to spot signs of political dissidence. 🚨This alarming decision spells trouble for freedom of speech in the USA. 🔗Read more: katoikos.world/analysis/in-...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

✍️ "The G7’s current economic approach doesn’t rebuild confidence in globalization. For common purpose not to be fully lost, with unforeseen consequences, the UN needs to remain relevant, and for that it has to rebrand itself proactively." Full article: katoikos.world/analysis/fra...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

#UN faces a deepening funding crisis. Peacekeeping, UNICEF, WFP & WHO are at risk as the US slashes support & 40+ countries fall behind on dues. With global powers ignoring the rules, we edge closer to a breakdown of multilateralism & generalised conflict www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.com

The UN is our best defence against a third world war. As Trump wields the axe, who will fight to save it? | Simon Tisdall

If the US cuts off the cash it will have world-changing effects, but it’s not the only country falling short in its obligations

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Brute force and vengeance do not bring peace, rather alienate more of the oppressed/attacked people turning them to extremes. When will both and all sides realize that? www.passblue.com/2025/06/30/i...

passblue.com

In Gaza, Hamas Regenerates Itself Despite Israel's Relentless Killings

In Gaza, Hamas Regenerates Itself Despite Israel's Relentless Killings - PassBlue

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

World leaders - stand together against this war and all wars. Diplomacy is hard, dialogue with your adversaries is hard, peace making is hard. But that’s why you were elected — to do the hard thing. The right thing. Do your duty!

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In a world driven by aggression and division, sometimes the bravest move is to take a step back. A reflection from our editorial team on the urgency of choosing peace over conflict. katoikos.world/editorials-o...

katoikos.world

Step back now! - Katoikos

It is most worrisome to witness a further step towards the abyss being taken in the Middle East. The rogue regime of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahou continues to play God and to strike on enemies re...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Can "middle powers" act as agents for the common good, restoring equilibrium and reinvigorating the United Nations? FOGGS is proud for its involvement in this report, that explores these timely subjects in depth. www.inclusivesociety.org.za/post/the-rol...

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The role of Middle Powers in (re)balancing the Global Governance System and reviving Multilateralism and the UN

Copyright © 2025 Inclusive Society InstitutePO Box 12609Mill StreetCape Town, 8010South Africa 235-515 NPO All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproducedor transmitted in any form ...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Other than fighting, militaries can and do play a positive role in addressing civilian emergencies. FOGGS is proud to be associated with Project CASA, whose report "Resilience, Readiness, and Response" just came out. A must read! www.project-casa.org/climate-and-...

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Project CASA Report explores the growing demand for military involvement in climate emergencies worldwide - Project CASA

30 May 2025 – This report explores the growing demand for military involvement in climate emergencies worldwide. It provides an in-depth analysis of national frameworks, operational strategies, and i...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

⚔️ Global military spending is rising at an alarming rate. This is, to say the least, not a very promising outlook for our common future. The world must - and can - do better. Spend less on arms, and more to promote social progress and better standards of life! #SupportTheUN #morelovelessstuff

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We wholeheartedly support the Elders Foundation's call on political leaders to end their inaction in the face of atrocities committed against the Palestinian people. theelders.org/news/elders-...

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The Elders call for collective action by governments to end Palestinian suffering in Gaza

.@TheElders call on political leaders to end their inaction in the face of atrocities committed against the Palestinian people.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

#Gaza is more than a place. It is a moral mirror. And what we see in it today should haunt us. We cannot stay silent. We cannot look away. Full article: katoikos.world/dialogue/gaz.... #article #opinion #gazagenocide #israel #humanrights #blockade #aid #humanitarian #starvation

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Allowing these atrocities to continue day in and day out degrades and lessens humanity as a whole. It is way past time for all of us to say STOP. #ArmsEmbargo against Israel NOW. bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.com

BBC cameraman haunted by Gaza's malnourished children injured in Israeli strike

Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Thank you, #PepeMujica, for your life-long struggle for a more just, equal and tolerant world—one that cherishes life in all forms. Your humility and simple way of living inspire us to continue that fight!

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

World leaders must move beyond statements. In the face of ethnic cleansing, collective punishment & starvation in #Gaza, action is overdue: recall ambassadors, impose sanctions, recognize Palestine, pass a GA resolution. Silence = complicity. UN experts: “Annihilation” is underway.

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Gaza: UN experts warn of 'annihilation' by Israeli strikes – DW – 05/07/2025

A group of more than 20 United Nations experts said world leaders faced a decision "to remain passive and witness the slaughter of innocents or take part in crafting a just resolution" to the crisis i...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Keep your eyes on the prize — more just and representative decision-making, more effective and timely conflict resolution — NOT who gets to be a permanent member of the Security Council! sc.mp/d9o8a

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Meeting in Brazil, Brics foreign ministers fail to issue joint statement

Objections to expansion of UN Security Council by new, African members overshadowed consensus on ‘protectionist’ trade measures.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

A small price to pay for a new economic start for #Syria. Kudos to Saudi Arabia and Qatar for helping out; others should also do their part. May the new start work out on all fronts. aje.io/8mbg6d

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to World Bank

Syria’s arrears to the World Bank total roughly $15m.

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Georgios Kostakos @gkostakos.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

The world certainly doesn't need another war, especially between nuclear armed #India and #Pakistan, nor more suffering of any kind. Preventive action now!

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

A spiritual and political leader with his mind focused on improving the state of humanity and our planet, bringing out the best in Christianity. May he rest in peace and may the example of his service be followed.

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Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88 - Vatican News

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Two years since the latest war started in #Sudan and civilians are increasingly bearing the brunt of it. External powers fanning the flames should instead ensure access for humanitarian aid and push for return to the constitutional process. bbc.in/3XZ1Yoa

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Sudan conflict: BBC smuggles phones into el-Fasher to uncover hunger and fear

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

IMO takes positive first step toward reducing climate impact of shipping. At last! Congratulations, and looking forward to more ambition soon. Looking at you now ICAO! #NetZero #ClimateCrisis www.imo.org/en/MediaCent...

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IMO approves net-zero regulations for global shipping

Draft regulations will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping to address climate change.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Gordown Brown gets it right. Countries that believe in intl. cooperation need to build together a new global order, safeguarding 20th century gains, improving global bodies to tackle the global problems.A coalition of the willing to protect their peoples and counter the bullies.

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The ‘new world order’ of the past 35 years is being demolished before our eyes. This is how we must proceed | Gordon Brown

We have seen the conflict and tragedy that can follow when an old era collapses. Countries that believe in multilateralism must come together now, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

The cycle of vengeance must end, and a path to peace must begin. For this, #Israel and #Palestine need equal standing—Palestinian statehood now! #PeaceNow www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...

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Emmanuel Macron says France could recognise Palestinian state in June | The National

Paris would be biggest European power to have taken this step

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and other big environmental crises is not easy but economical solutions exist now. Careful planning, just transitions and creativity mean we can replace what is “known” with what is even better. www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

euronews.com

Why are humans still walking towards the climate abyss?

From Earth jurisprudence to committees for the future, there are plenty of positive examples of deep solutions.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

We must seek paths of peace rather than focus on war. Rearm yes - but not infinitely, while actively seeking binding agreements for #peacefulcoexistence. Let’s not bring the bloodshed of our forefathers into the 21st century.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Own investigations that lead nowhere else but to impunity are no longer acceptable. We fully support the call for an independent international inquiry into IsraeΙ's murder of 15 #PRCS workers.

bbc.com

Gaza: Red Crescent calls for inquiry into killing of paramedics

The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime".

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The people of South Korea and its democratic institutions hold the President to account for abusing his authority. An example the world should learn from.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Abhorrent crime x 3 in #Gaza: against the #RedCrescent / #RedCross, the #UN, and local civil defence personnel. And thousands more innocent souls. When will this end? Will anyone be held accountable, by whom and when? Humanity is bleeding to death...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Our thoughts and prayers to the people of Myanmar and Thailand, who were badly hit by the recent earthquakes. Solidarity and mobilisation to reduce the suffering and start rebuilding is what is needed, now and always, against all odds.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We join @theelders.bsky.social in calling for an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, the lifting of its blockade, and a ceasefire. 🕊️The war must end, hostages freed, and diplomacy prevail. 🌎The Arab states’ Gaza recovery plan is key to peace—global leaders must back it. #CeasefireNow #TheElders

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Yoriko Yasukawa @yorikoy.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Una fascinante entrevista a #JoséWoldenberg, ex-Presidente del Instituto Federal Electoral de #México sobre las reformas electorales que permitieron la transición democrática de aquel gran país. Aquí la entrevista entera en Spotify: drive.google.com/file/d/16xQj...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The #Trump Admin is asking #UN agencies and NGOs to certify they don’t work with “communist, socialist or totalitarian parties”, under threat of defunding. Is McCarthyism back and gone global? Who is totalitarian, intolerant and a menace to the world?

devex.com

Trump's new 'loyalty test' for UN and aid groups

U.S. asks U.N. agencies and NGOs whether they collaborate with communists, totalitarians, or terrorists.

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Heartening to know that the long arm of #justice eventually reaches those it seeks; reckless leaders around the world should remember it. Former #Philippines President #Duterte should now receive a fair trial at the #ICC. www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/12/n...

manilatimes.net

Duterte flown to ICC for trial

(UPDATE) Former president Rodrigo Duterte was flown from Villamor Air Base last night to the International Criminal Court (ICC) headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands, following his arrest on Tues...

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Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability @foggsorg.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

"An eye for an eye" only prolongs the division of societies and prevents healing. Justice and reconciliation have to go hand-in-hand if Syria is to emerge from its ashes. www.bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.com

Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.

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Georgios Kostakos @gkostakos.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

As EU leaders gather in Brussels today, 6 March 2025, for a crucial summit on security, here are some suggestions on avoiding the imperial trap, for the sake of Europe and the world. #EuropeanUnion #europe #peaceindiversity #empiresnomore www.tovima.com/opinions/has...

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Has the Time of (New) Europe Arrived? - tovima.com

Shock therapy this may be but Europe has a chance to finally mature and realize its potential in response to the Trump assault

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