Rethinking Multilateralism in the Face of Complex Crises

In an ever more connected world, the effects of a crisis reverberate, crossing regional and national borders. Concurring risks generate instability and threaten human security calling for innovative multilateral responses that can adequately address these complex crises. Nexus²⁵ works at the intersection between climate, migration, governance and security, aiming to contribute to a better understanding of the nature – and thus the collective action needs – of complex crises.

The conference will kick off on the first day with a high-level public panel discussion on the global effects of the Ukraine crisis intertwining displacement, food security, and climate risks. The conversation will represent a starting point to unravel the complex nature of crises and their widespread consequences in our interconnected world.

The conference will continue on 25 May with a day-long, invite-only workshop, aiming to foster knowledge-sharing and debate among experts and stakeholders about multilateral responses to complex crises, with the Sahel and wider Mediterranean, and South Asia serving as departure points for discussion.

In cooperation with United Nations Foundation, funded by Stiftung Mercator, hosted by UniCredit, and organized by Istituto Affari Internazionali.