| Publisher | Paris Peace Forum |
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| Publication Date | 13/11/2018 |
| Content Type | Overview |
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Summary: The Paris Peace Forum(PPF) was held on 11-13 November 2018 after the 100th anniversary of the end of the World War One, convening all committed stakeholders including states, international organizations, local governments, NGOs and foundations, companies, experts, journalists, trade unions, religious groupsand citizens. The forum is an annual event focused on governance. It is based on a simple idea: international cooperation is key to tackling global challenges and ensuring durable peace. The PPF presents concrete governance projects and initiatives in five domains: peace and security, environment, development, new technologies and inclusive economy. Further information: The forum featured round-table discussions on topics from gender inequality to the need for new global environmental accords. U.S. President Donald Trump was not present at the forum after the memorial service on the Champs-Elysées to mark 100 years since the WWI Armistice on 11 November 2018. It was initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron to revive collective governance, international cooperation, norms and institutions at a time when global challenges have never been so pressing. Fifty-one states, including all EU members, have pledged their support for a new international agreement to set standards on cyberweapons and the use of the internet. |
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| Source Link | https://parispeaceforum.org/ |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, France |
