Dear World Leaders, Twenty years ago, in 2005, Nelson Mandela declared, “As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” His words ring as true as ever today. Since then, total global wealth has doubled, yet nearly half the world still lives...
As the world convened in Belém, Brazil, for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), Club de Madrid actively contributed to high-level discussions linking climate action, democracy, human rights and inclusive leadership. Across a series of strategic events, the organisation...
As the world gathers for the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, from 10–21 November 2025, the focus will be on advancing global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen climate adaptation, boost finance for developing countries, and promote...
We are extremely concerned about the situation and we ask the Government of Macky Sall to hold with normality and all guarantees the presidential elections scheduled for February 25. The stability and progress of Senegal depend on a solid commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for free speech and peaceful assembly
We will never be able to thank Ricardo Lagos for what he has done for democracy and human rights. What we can defend is his legacy and the dignity of all human beings as Lagos did
The report, issued jointly by Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, outlines steps to strengthen multilateralism and accelerate the green and digital transitions in Europe and the Americas
“As you will understand, I cannot celebrate this anniversary because we see how the Declaration is violated day by day”
If COP28 is to be judged a success, the UAE, as the summit’s host, and other hydrocarbon producers should promise to dedicate some of the windfall oil and gas profits they earned last year to accelerating the green transition in the Global South. Doing so could encourage historic and current emitters to pay their fair share
With the aim of learning about the situation of democracy in Latin America and highlighting the opportunities for cooperation between CELAC-EU and the USA, a meeting will be held on 27 October, with the participation of Francisco Sagasti, President of Peru (2020-2021).
In less than three years, five countries in West Africa and the Sahel have experienced putsches and attempted military coups
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will also be a key stepping stone for the Club de Madrid’s Annual Policy Dialogue 2023 (APD23), scheduled to take place in November in Brazil under the title ‘Rethinking Social Development for People and Planet’
On September 22, the event ‘Spain: A Driver for Broadened Transatlantic Relations' will be held at the Baha'i...