Club de Madrid convened the National Influencer Code Summit 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa, bringing together diverse voices to explore how digital influence can contribute to meaningful democratic participation.
Club de Madrid and ABA Climate Solutions convened a Municipal Peer Exchange Workshop in Fortaleza, Brazil, bringing together municipal practitioners, public authorities and development partners to exchange experiences on Nature-based Solutions, water governance and climate resilience. The workshop connected local action with Club de Madrid’s broader efforts to advance the recognition of water as a Global Public Good.
In a new opinion article published by China Daily, Club de Madrid Member and former President of Slovenia Danilo Türk argues that the current dialogue between China and the EU presents a timely opportunity to strengthen economic cooperation and advance reform of the multilateral trading system.
La Antigua (Guatemala) | Club de Madrid convenes the Regional Meeting of Environmental Human Rights Defenders to strengthen protection for environmental human rights defenders | Club de Madrid convoca el Encuentro Regional de Personas Defensoras del Medio Ambiente para fortalecer la protección de las personas defensoras del medio ambiente
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) will open on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Club de Madrid is honoured to welcome Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Belgium (2014-2019), as its newest Member.
By Jay M. Tannon (President, Club of Madrid Foundation) and Elbegdorj Tsakhia (Former Prime Minister and President of Mongolia, Club de Madrid Member)
The three former democratic leaders were unanimously elected to the Board during Club de Madrid’s 25th General Assembly, held on 22 June, succeeding Joyce Banda, Yves Leterme, and Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga.
Ahead of the European Council on 18–19 June, 30 former leaders, Commissioners and Ministers are highlighting the importance of a strong Global Europe budget in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034)
Monica Geingos, 3rd First Lady of the Republic of Namibia (2015–2024) and Executive Chairperson, One Economy Foundation (ONE)
As foreign aid tumbles, a group of pioneer governments are shaping a new approach fit for the 21st century
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Club de Madrid contributed to three high-level discussions focused on maternal and child health, youth leadership and gender equality, and the future of international cooperation financing.