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Leading Brazil Toward a Just Energy Future
Balancing social justice, decarbonization, and a science-based energy transition in Brazil
Disempowering the Empowered: The Systemic Failures of India's Disability Welfare Schemes
Shameer Rishad, an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, critiques Indian government schemes for "harming and disempowering disabled Indians"
Webinar Launches the Salzburg Statement for Civic and Civil Education
An online webinar attended by global participants launched the Salzburg Statement for Civic and Civil Education
The Aging With Dignity Agenda: Pioneering Human Rights-Based Innovations for an Aged World
An aging population raises challenges, but it can also offer opportunities for a social paradigm shift
A Collaborative Approach to Just Energy Transitions
Trinidad and Tobago is adopting a collaborative and inclusive approach to achieving an environmentally sustainable economy
Balancing Tensions and Opportunities in US-China Relations
Economic, political, and diplomatic challenges define the high-stakes bilateral relationship between the US and China
Voices of Resilience: Stories from Myanmar's Struggle for Democracy
Three Salzburg Global Fellows from Myanmar describe their experiences in the country during a time of political, social, and economic unrest
Former Salzburg Global Intern Champions Gender Equality and Social Justice
Oluwadamilola Akintewe, former Salzburg Global intern, is awarded the prestigious Diana Legacy Award
South Korea’s Fertility Rate Should Be a Warning to the World
With a birth rate well below the replacement rate, the Republic of Korea’s population could halve in just 50 years. Other countries must take note.
Hong Kong: Past, Present, and Future
Politician Bernard Chan on Hong Kong's evolving identity and future
Pension Reform: Why We Should All Be Concerned About It
Reforming our shockingly fragile pension system and why pension reforms are vital for long-term financial sustainability
Building Fair and Sustainable Pathways for Global Energy Transitions
Addressing environmental and social challenges in the global move towards renewable energy
Tech Diplomacy Education Fosters Young Global Citizens
"Techplomacy" integrates technology, business, and foreign policy and can help students become effective global citizens
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Commitment
Salzburg Global’s Institutional Values
Salzburg Global Seminar establishes four core values: welcome, exchange, fairness, and transformation
New Report Promotes Solutions to Tackle Youth Violence and Criminal Justice Reform
Global Innovations on Youth Violence, Safety and Justice publication promotes community-centered, cross-sectoral approaches and socially integrative methods of youth engagement
Salzburg Global Appoints Values Process Facilitators
Carl Swanson and Greta Muscat Azzopardi will support an internal process to identify the organizational values that guide Salzburg Global Seminar's work
Contested Histories in Public Spaces: Principles, Processes, Best Practices
Join the virtual launch of landmark publication, produced in cooperation between Salzburg Global Seminar, the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation and the International Bar Association
Salzburg Global Launches Major New Cross-National Collaboration on Criminal Justice Reform
New multi-year series Global Innovations on Youth Violence, Safety, and Justice is supported by MacArthur Foundation, the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, and the David Rockefeller Fund
How Should Boards Be Addressing Black Lives Matter And Broader Issues Of Systemic Racial Inequality?
Read the fourth and final summary from the 2020 annual meeting of the Salzburg Global Corporate Governance Forum - Putting Directors to the Test: How Does Leadership Measure Up in a Time of Crisis?
How Can Leaders Support Racial Healing?
Leaders from philanthropy and finance explore how their funds can best support racial equity in second Designs on the Future webinar
Actions We Are Taking
Salzburg Global lays out the first actions it is taking to support its Commitment to a Better World
Commitment to a Better World
Salzburg Global Seminar opposes injustice and racism in all its forms. We stand in solidarity with all those demanding equal protection and freedom of expression under the law. We commit to work with our Fellows, partners and leading voices to end systemic violence and discrimination and transform societies for good.
Share Your Voice
We stand together to listen, learn and take action against racism and injustice in all their forms
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Opinions
Disempowering the Empowered: The Systemic Failures of India's Disability Welfare Schemes
Shameer Rishad, an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, critiques Indian government schemes for "harming and disempowering disabled Indians"
Stories That Heal: Fostering Belonging in the Shadow of AI
Salzburg Global Fellow Molly Leach knows from experience that storytelling has the power to restore human connection
Brave leadership and new ways of thinking
Sciana Fellow Helen Crimlisk reflects on her “transformative” Sciana experience and how it has affected her day-to-day work
Working collaboratively and witnessing democracy in action
Jacqui Dyer is an independent health and social care consultant with lived experience. She is also president of the Mental Health Foundation (UK), an elected local councillor, chair of Lambeth's Black Thrive Partnership, director of Black Thrive Global, and a mental health equalities advisor for NHS England and Health Education England.
Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling: How LGBTQ+ People Can Thrive and Succeed at Work
Salzburg Global Fellow Layla McCay publishes book on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals
The challenge of scaling the best practice model
Sciana Fellow Marc Augustin investigates the difficulties behind scaling projects and the skills required by leaders when seeking innovation
Border Artivism: From Hostipitality Towards Conviviality
Salzburg Global Fellow Ewa Antoszek explains how art can "transform the border into a space of dialogue that fosters conviviality"
The Power of African American Literature to "Resist and Erase Societal Borders"
Salzburg Global Fellow Emmanuelle Andrès analyzes how writer Toni Morrison's novels deconstruct the artificial borders produced by racism
How Drama Can Cross Cultural Borders and Foster International Understanding
Salzburg Global Fellow Réka M. Cristian explains how American drama and theater can shape the perception of global cultural boundaries
The Power of Literature in Redefining Borders
Salzburg Global Fellow Ana Mª Manzanas Calvo explores how words can reshape geopolitical and epistemic boundaries
Cultivating Inclusion: Transforming Japan's Public School Lunch
Salzburg Global Fellow Rina Komiya advocates for Japanese schools offering meal options that foster inclusive learning environments
A Theatrical Exploration of Migration and Borders
Salzburg Global Fellow Nicole Jerr comments on how theater contributes to our understanding of migration and borders
Creating Places of Hope and Compassion
Salzburg Global Fellow Michelle Rumbaut proves how a commitment to compassion can create "hope spaces" for migrants
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Publications
Digital Publication Explores Intersection of Art and AI
"Creating Futures: Art and AI for Tomorrow’s Narratives" digital publication includes perspectives and resources on AI's role in creative expression
Strategy and Implementation in a Permanent Polycrisis
The latest report from the 2024 Public Sector Strategy Network Annual Foresight Retreat focuses on how governments are addressing the permanent polycrisis
Crossing New Rivers by Feeling the Stones? Aspirations, Expectations, and China's Role in the 21st Century
Report from the latest Pathways to Peace Initiative explores engagement with China and reconceptualizing a new international order
Public Sector Strategy Network: 2023 Annual Foresight Retreat Report
The latest report from the 2023 Public Sector Strategy Network Retreat is now available to download, read, and share
Uncertain Futures and Connections Reimagined: Connecting Generations
New Salzburg Global report explores the first KFAS-Salzburg Global Leadership Initiative, and examines what it means to be a good leader in today's world
Beyond the Nation-State? Borders, Boundaries, and the Future of Democratic Pluralism
New Salzburg Global report reflects on the challenges and opportunities that come with understanding, rethinking and resisting borders
Democracy on the Front Lines: Polarization, Culture and Resilience in America and the World
New Salzburg Global report examines the role of American Studies in reinforcing democratic values
New Report Promotes Arts and Culture for Systemic Change
The Creative Power of the Arts: Reimagining Human and Planetary Flourishing report looks at creative reforms in the target areas of climate, health, education and justice.
New Report Promotes Solutions to Tackle Youth Violence and Criminal Justice Reform
Global Innovations on Youth Violence, Safety and Justice publication promotes community-centered, cross-sectoral approaches and socially integrative methods of youth engagement
Global Online Forum on LGBT* and Faith
Report from the latest program of the Salzburg Global LGBT* Forum now available to read, download, and share
Salzburg Global Helps Launch New Landmark Publication on Contested Histories
The book was produced in cooperation with the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation and the International Bar Association
Contested Histories in Public Spaces: Principles, Processes, Best Practices
Join the virtual launch of landmark publication, produced in cooperation between Salzburg Global Seminar, the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation and the International Bar Association
What Future for Festivals?
“We need festivals – now more than ever!” declares Salzburg Global report on the current state and what comes next for the beleaguered sector, post-pandemic
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Interviews
Fellows in Focus: June 2024
Updates concerning Sciana Fellows in June 2024
The challenge of scaling the best practice model
Sciana Fellow Marc Augustin investigates the difficulties behind scaling projects and the skills required by leaders when seeking innovation
Sustaining the Unsustainable? Social Emotional Learning in Displacement and Crisis Contexts
Salzburg Global Fellow Kelsey Dalrymple offers a critique of current practices around social emotional learning in education in emergency settings
Technological Intervention for the Inclusion of People With Autism
Salzburg Global Fellow Remo Sugimoto on her ambitions for autism inclusion in Japan and experience in the JITTN program
Introducing Sciana’s sixth cohort
Meet the latest Fellows of Sciana: The Health Leaders Network
New Fellows Join Third Cohort of Japan-India Transformative Technology Network
40 Fellows will meet regularly online before convening in person at Schloss Leopoldskron in May 2024
New Fellows Join Third Cohort of Asia Peace Innovators Forum
49 Fellows will meet regularly online before convening in person at Schloss Leopoldskron in May 2024
Community at the Forefront: Building Trust for Transformational Community Investments
Ankita Bose and Kelley Buhles reflect on the discussions at Salzburg Global's latest Health and Health Care Innovations session
Technology and Innovation for Global Health
Salzburg Global Fellow Nidhi Khurana on her work as a thought partner in global health and her expectations of the 2023 Japan-India Tranformative Technology Network
Democracy and Governance in Peacebuilding
Mochamad Mustafa on peacebuilding through democracy promotion and his expectations of the Asia Peace Innovators Forum
Technology for the Future of Education
Tomoko Imai on her work in education focusing on international collaboration, social and emotional learning and her expectations from the Salzburg Global program
The Fall of a Nation: A Story of Resilience and Hope
Salzburg Global Fellow Mustafa Aryan recounts the vivid memories he has of the Afghan government collapse
Change Is Fractal, Contextual, Cultural, Layered, Catalytic
Salzburg Global Fellow Murray Gray reflects on (re)connecting capital(s) to communities
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