Club de Madrid Articles

The Global Public Investment Network and Club de Madrid welcome the South Africa-led Ubuntu Commission on global public challenges and on global public investments

25 November 2025, Johannesburg – The Global Public Investment Network (GPIN) and Club de Madrid have welcomed the announcement of the South Africa-led Ubuntu Commission. The G20 Leaders’ Declaration announced the Ubuntu Commission, that will “encourage research and...

Former Leaders Urge IPI Letter

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...

Club de Madrid presence at COP 30 in Brazil

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...

COP 30 | Challenges for Environmental Protection in Democracies: The Struggles of Environmental Human Rights Defenders

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...

Laura Chinchilla meets with the press in Madrid as President of Club de Madrid

Jan 14, 2026

The press breakfast marked the first official engagement in Madrid of Laura Chinchilla as President of Club de Madrid, offering an opportunity to share her vision, priorities and the organization’s renewed strategic direction.

Laura Chinchilla assumes Presidency of Club de Madrid

Jan 8, 2026

Former President of Costa Rica (2010-2014) begins her term as President of Club de Madrid

Adriano Afonso Maleiane joins Club de Madrid

Dec 22, 2025

Club de Madrid is pleased to welcome Adriano Afonso Maleiane, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique (2022–2025), as a new Member.

World Leaders Unite at the International Symposium on Water and Disaster for Cooperation and Partnerships

Mar 5, 2025

Leaders have reunited at the International Symposium on Water and Disaster for Cooperation and Partnerships concluding with a resounding call for global leaders to take urgent action on critical water-related issues.

EQUAL Armenia: Visit to Armenia by Iveta Radičová

Mar 4, 2025

Club de Madrid is pleased to announce the visit of Iveta Radičová, former Prime Minister of Slovakia and Member of Club de Madrid, to Armenia on March 5-6, 2025.

Contribution to the High- Level panel discussion on “Follow-Up of the World Summit for Social Development, in view of the World Social Summit under the title the Second World Summit for Social Development” – By Honary Member Juan Somavía

Feb 20, 2025

63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development – The United Nations Social Development

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Building Inclusive Futures: Advancing Social Justice Through Shared Societies

Feb 18, 2025

The World Day of Social Justice offers a crucial opportunity to amplify the call for inclusive policies that ensure equality and social cohesion. Club de Madrid’s Shared Societies Programme champions the idea of creating societies where all individuals, regardless of identity, are treated with dignity and have equal access to opportunities.

Club de Madrid Members join the “Free Bazoum” campaign

Feb 12, 2025

In support of the “Free Bazoum” campaign, initiated by Vanguard Africa and endorsed by numerous global leaders, several of the Members of Club de Madrid have actively joined the petition advocating for President Bazoum’s liberation.

Bridging the Gap: Mobilizing Inclusive Financing for the Sustainable Development Agenda

Feb 11, 2025

During the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) session this impactful side event will take place. The event will ignite a bold and dynamic dialogue on aligning the agendas of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD 4) and the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2).