As the UN marks its 80th anniversary, Melissa Fleming reflected on the institution’s most pressing challenges — from severe financial constraints to mounting pressures on multilateralism. She discussed how the UN can turn today’s crises into opportunities to reinvigorate global cooperation. Amid the rise of global disinformation, she also stressed the importance of more compelling and accessible communication to inspire a renewed sense of collective purpose in international affairs.

In a world undergoing profound geopolitical shifts and deep fragmentation, Geneva must embrace a bold reinvention if it is to remain a relevant hub for global governance. The GPO seeks to foster exactly this kind of forward-looking thinking. By bringing together diverse sectors, it stimulates critical, cross-cutting reflections on the future of global governance and supports coalition-building around key issues and ongoing negotiations in Geneva.

These conversations are closely aligned with the Geneva Graduate Institute’s mission to foster inclusive spaces for diverse communities and to encourage critical and creative thinking on our most urgent global challenges. With its centenary approaching in 2027, they also contribute to a broader strategic reflection on the Institute’s legacy and its role in shaping the future of multilateral cooperation and responsible leadership.