Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 5d

During #UNGA, the Forum convened leaders on early #childhood for 2 important sessions 👶

Key priorities ahead:
📚 Foundational literacy & socio-emotional skills
🤝 Stronger collaboration and political will
🖊️ Stronger narratives
🌍 A global Child Priority Framework beyond 2030

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 5d

🌱At #UNGA NYC Climate Week, our @ATLAS initiative, @AGRA & @BostonConsultingGroup convened leaders to scale finance for Africa's agri-food systems.
3️⃣Key priorities: enable stable policies, simplify blended finance & amplify successful models.
#Africa #Agriculture #Finance

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 9d

3️⃣0️⃣ days to go! On Oct 29-30, changemakers meet in Paris 🌍 Leaders from the North & South will unite to reinvent diplomacy, build partnerships & turn dialogue into action. #PPF2025 #NewCoalitions.

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 14d

🎙️ Our DG @justinvaisse.bsky.social was live on @france24.com today, right after President #Macron's interview on the channel. Among many subjects, he commented on the perception of the #TwoStateSolution in Middle Eastern and international public opinion, and possible sanctions on Israel.
⬇️

1 1

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 15d

"The time has come" — and indeed, it has.
Yesterday, France recognized #Palestine at #UNGA — turning our June 13th conversations into diplomatic reality. From 🇮🇱 & 🇵🇸 civil society voices to Macron’s speech, the call for a #TwoStateSolution now resonates on the world stage.

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 16d

Today at #UNGA, France recognized the State of Palestine — a decisive step for peace.
Alongside this, Paris Peace Forum & ALLMEP brought 🇮🇱 & 🇵🇸 civil society together with Emmanuel Macron & Jean-Noël Barrot. Voices from Gaza & hostage families were heard at the highest level. #Peace

1 3

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 16d

Today 1:30pm (7:30pm Paris) in NY, the Paris Peace Forum & ALLMEP host a historic 🇮🇱🤝🇵🇸 civil society session with Emmanuel Macron, Jean-NOël Barrot & French MPs. A crucial dialogue moderated by our DG Justin Vaisse ahead of France’s recognition of #Palestine at #UNGA.
#2States4Peace

1

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 20d

Next week at #UNGA, the ParisPeaceForum co-hosts 3 key sessions:

👶 Early childhood education (Sept 22) - Join us 👉 luma.com/y06ob9o0

🌱 Blended finance for African food systems (Sept 25)
🍼 Child Priority Framework (Sept 26)

➡️ Learn more: parispeaceforum.org

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 21d

🌍 Numbers tell a story—and they can spark change.
This week: 5 key figures about data centers worldwide.
➡️ Swipe through to learn more.

1

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · 22d

Technology isn't just innovation: it's empowerment. ⚡

This #InternationalDayOfScience, we spotlight @tespack's smart micro-grids, bringing clean energy and connectivity to remote communities worldwide. 🌍

Proud to support this project through our Scale Up program.

1

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎉 Proud to announce the 30 projects selected in our 2025 Call for Solutions!

They will take the stage in the Space for Solutions, at the Forum’s 8th edition on 29–30 October in Paris 🌍✨

👉 Full list here: tinyurl.com/mrytybcj

#PPF2025 #ParisPeaceForum

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jul 30

9️⃣0️⃣ days to go!

The countdown has begun: in just 90 days, the world meets in Paris to drive collective action for peace and shape bold global solutions.

Are you ready?

1

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jul 25

📣 The Paris Call has been heard
Following our civil society conference held on June 13th, which produced The Paris Call for the Two-State Solution — handed over to French foreign minister @jnbarrot.bsky.social — President Macron declared this week that France would recognize the State of #Palestine.

1

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jul 1

Day 2 at #FfD4: Africa’s agriculture & global nutrition in focus 🌍

🌾 With BCG & #ATLAS, we explored unlocking investment & innovation for African farmers.

🍎 With @GAINalliance & @ATNIndex, we showed nutrition is an economic opportunity.

Food systems build fairer, stronger societies.

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 30

🧒✨ At #FfD4 in Sevilla, we opened with a clear message: putting children first is the smartest investment we can make.

With the Gates Foundation & the Spanish Ministry of Health, we advanced the Child Priority Framework to anchor child health, nutrition & education in global development.

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 27

🥦How can private investments fuel the nutrition economy?

On July 1, at #FfD4 in Sevilla, we will host a session with ATNi & GAIN to discuss mobilizing private capital to improve food systems.

🗓️ 5:00–6:30 PM CET | Devex House | Register: bit.ly/4kWGwJP

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌾 Who will unlock Africa’s agricultural potential?

On July 1, at #FfD4 with Boston Consulting Group, we will bring together key stakeholders to tackle the barriers to financing and innovation in African agri-food systems.

🗓️ 2:30–4:00 PM CET | FIBES Sevilla

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 25

Three challenges. One place to act. 🌍

During our 2025 Spring Meeting at #FfD4 in Sevilla, we’ll forge New Coalitions for SDGs across 3 vital themes: child-centered policies, African agrifood systems & nutrition.

It’s time to move from talk to change.

🔗bit.ly/3THjhaB

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 24

🔝 It’s time to 𝐢𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 the standard for AI & children.

Born at the #AIActionSummit, meet iRAISE, the International Research-driven Alliance for AI Serving Every child.

New name. New look. 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏.

👉 Follow iRAISE on LinkedIn: bit.ly/44o4VRM

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 23

« Comme souvent avec Trump, c’est moins l’effet produit que l’impression donnée qui compte. Mais c’est bien avec les conséquences de long terme de ces frappes qu’il faudra composer pour retrouver le chemin de la paix », Justin Vaïsse dans @lemonde.fr

Justin Vaïsse, historien : « Comme souvent avec Donald Trump, c’est moins l’effet produit que l’impression donnée qui compte »

TRIBUNE. Le président américain MAGA a décidé de se joindre aux frappes d’Israël contre l’Iran. Non pour des raisons géopolitiques, mais selon des facteurs personnels, voire psychologiques, expose, da...

www.lemonde.fr

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 23

We are heading to Sevilla! 🇪🇸

At #FfD4, we’re hosting our 2025 Spring Meeting: “New Coalitions for SDGs”. From child well-being to agri-food and nutrition, it’s time to act.

📅 June 30–July 1, 2025
📍Sevilla, Spain
👉 More info: bit.ly/3THjhaB

#SpringMeeting2025 #SDGs

Reposted by Paris Peace Forum

Thierry Beaudet @thierrybeaudet.bsky.social · Jun 13

La paix n’est pas que l’affaire des états, c’est aussi la responsabilité des sociétés dans leur ensemble.

Les sociétés civiles mobilisées et unies pour la solution à deux Etats, la paix et la sécurité au @lecese.fr

@parispeaceforum.bsky.social

3 4

Paris Peace Forum @parispeaceforum.bsky.social · Jun 13

🕊️ The Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, unveiled today in Paris, urges immediate action: ceasefire, recognition of Palestine, a political horizon, support to civil society & investment in youth.

The path to peace exists — now is the time to follow it.

#2States4Peace