News
The Elders welcome new report into pandemic preparedness and urge bold action on recommendations
13 May 2021
The Elders welcome new recommendations calling for world leaders and the international community to act boldly and with urgency to limit the impacts of COVID-19 and prevent future crises.
News
COVID-19 offers an opportunity to reform the multilateral system
05 May 2021
As COVID-19 has exposed the wide failure of global governance, Ernesto Zedillo calls for the world to seize this opportunity to reform the multilateral system to ensure future accountability and effectiveness. 
Elders Statements
The Elders deeply regret the postponement of Palestinian elections
30 Apr 2021
As Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas announces the postponement of parliamentary elections, Lakhdar Brahimi and Mary Robinson express concern for reconciliation and democratic rights.
Opinion
Chancellor Merkel’s last chance to lead on climate
28 Apr 2021
Ahead of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Ban Ki-moon calls on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to show climate leadership by increasing climate finance to vulnerable countries. Published in Handelsblatt
Guest Blogs
Why democracy needs to open its doors to young people to tackle the climate crisis
07 May 2021
Linus Dolder, a young climate activist living in Germany, shares his thoughts on youth participation in political processes and why it is crucial to ensure leaders treat the climate crisis with the urgency it requires.
Media Releases
President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate: a welcome step but major powers must do more
23 Apr 2021
Mary Robinson welcomes climate commitments made as President Biden convenes world leaders, but calls for increased ambition from major economies ahead of COP26, particularly on climate finance.
News
Ban Ki-moon calls on UN Security Council to act over Myanmar crisis
20 Apr 2021
Ban Ki-moon calls on the UN Security Council to take decisive steps to address the crisis in Myanmar and support the restoration of constitutional rule, following the coup of 1 February.
Guest Blogs
Winning the fight against climate change: The pivotal role of young people
22 Apr 2021
Chibeze Ezekiel, a climate activist from Ghana, reflects on the power of grassroots and youth activism in forcing climate action and the need to allow young people to co-create their futures.
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