The Principle of Pragmatic Idealism
The Foundation’s executive director, Björn Holmberg, joins the Carnegie Council’s Values & Interests podcast to reflect on the role of pragmatic idealism in international affairs and what it means for global cooperation today.
Strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention
On September 23, the Foundation and the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) co-organised a workshop on strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention.
UN 80 Years in a World of Change – National Celebration
On 24 October, the Foundation co-hosted this year’s United Nations Day celebration at Uppsala Castle, centred on the theme ‘UN 80 Years in a World of Change’
Louise Aubin: ‘The humility to learn through meaningful consultation’
The Foundation spoke with Louise Aubin, UNHCR representative in Malaysia, about her contribution to the Foundation’s The Art of Leadership report and her reflections on how UN leadership can remain grounded, adaptive and human in today’s context.
Funding Compact dialogue in Kenya highlights urgency of quality funding in times of uncertainty
At a time when development financing is under growing pressure, the Foundation supported UN in Kenya with a discussion of Funding Compact implementation at country level.
‘If multilateralism is to remain credible and effective, the quality of funding must improve’
The Foundation co-organised a side event during the 4th International Conference for Finance for Development (FFD4), together with the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO), the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO), the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Indonesia’s Ministry for National Development Planning (Bappenas).
Siddharth Chatterjee: ‘Either the UN is dynamic, or it’s a dinosaur’
In April, the Foundation interviewed Siddharth Chatterjee, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Beijing, China, to talk more about his contribution to the Leadership report in 2024.
Remembering Stina Oscarson
It is with deep sorrow that the Foundation learned of the passing of Stina Oscarsson on the 18 April.
Encouraging young peacebuilders to approach the private sector as strategic partners
On April 17th the project, Investing and Partnering with Youth for Peace (IPYP), housed at the Foundation, organised the side event ‘Youth-Private Partnerships for Peace and Development’ during the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum.
Peter Wallensteen: ‘Democracy is the most reasonable way of governance’
In late March the Foundation interviewed Peter Wallensteen, Senior Professor Emeritus in Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University where he held the Dag Hammarskjöld Chair for 27 years.