Three paradoxes shaping our world: navigating the new global reality
A series of paradoxes is redrawing the global landscape. Old assumptions are failing, power is being renegotiated, and the playbooks that once guided international affairs no longer apply. For leaders aiming to drive change, understanding these shifts is not just an intellectual exercise; it is a strategic necessity. Here are three paradoxes that define the […]
UNOC3: A turning point for ocean governance amid geopolitical shifts
Insights from Alexandre Cougoulic, Partner, International Development, Portland The Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held from June 9 to 13, 2025, in Nice, France, marked a pivotal moment in global ocean governance. Heads of state, international institutions, scientists, civil society, and private sector actors convened to assess progress on Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life […]