Where will the conference take place?

The conference will be held in Kathmandu, NPL.

What is the primary focus of the conference?

The conference focuses on international organizations, cooperation, and global governance.

What type of event is this?

This is an international conference, indicating a format for scholarly and professional exchange.

International Conference on International Organizations, Cooperation, and Global Governance (ICIOCGG)

Name: International Conference on International Organizations, Cooperation, and Global Governance (ICIOCGG)
Start: 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-09-28T00:00:00Z
Location: Amman

Sep 28, 2026Amman, JordanIn-person

Registration open

The International Conference on International Organizations, Cooperation, and Global Governance (ICIOCGG) convenes in Kathmandu, NPL, bringing together academics, researchers, and practitioners. This event serves as a critical forum for dissecting the evolving landscape of global governance, examining the roles and effectiveness of international organizations, and fostering dialogue on cooperative strategies to address pressing global challenges. Participants will engage in discussions that aim to advance theoretical understanding and practical applications in the field.

Committees & topics

Topics
The Role of International Organizations in Global Governance · Multilateralism in an Era of Nationalism · Globalization and Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities · Peacebuilding Strategies in Post-Conflict Societies · International Security in a Multipolar World · Treaty Negotiations and Global Governance · Global Collaboration in Addressing Climate Change · Development Assistance and Global Inequality

Why it matters

In an era marked by complex global challenges, ranging from climate change to geopolitical shifts, the efficacy of international organizations and the frameworks of global governance are under constant scrutiny. This conference provides a timely platform to critically assess how international cooperation can be strengthened to navigate these challenges. It offers an opportunity to explore innovative approaches and policy recommendations that can enhance the responsiveness and legitimacy of global institutions.

The discussions at ICIOCGG are particularly relevant for understanding the dynamics of multilateralism in a multipolar world. As power shifts and new actors emerge on the global stage, the traditional models of international cooperation are being re-evaluated. The conference will delve into these transformations, offering insights into how international organizations can adapt to remain relevant and effective in promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development. The insights generated here can inform policy-making and academic discourse, shaping future strategies for global engagement.

How to prepare

Delegates preparing for the ICIOCGG should focus on developing a robust understanding of current theories in international relations and global governance. Familiarity with the operational challenges and successes of key international organizations will be crucial. Consider reviewing case studies on multilateral initiatives and their impact, particularly those involving cooperation between diverse state and non-state actors.

To maximize engagement, participants should also prepare to contribute to discussions on specific policy areas, such as climate action, economic stability, or humanitarian aid. Developing an understanding of the perspectives of various countries, especially those from the Global South, will enrich the dialogue. Reviewing lessons on "engagement-strategies" and "dynamic-analysis" can provide valuable frameworks for understanding complex international interactions and preparing for nuanced discussions. Additionally, considering the role of "hidden-stakeholders" in global governance can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

Country perspectives

Where the most-relevant 5 countries stand on the core issues in play. Click through for the full country profile.

United States

Advocates for a rules-based international order, often emphasizing the role of established international institutions while also pursuing national interests.

Role in topic

A major contributor to and shaper of many international organizations and global governance frameworks since the mid-twentieth century. Its approach to cooperation often influences the direction and effectiveness of global initiatives.

China

Increasingly active in international organizations, promoting a vision of global governance that emphasizes multilateralism with Chinese characteristics and a greater voice for developing countries.

Role in topic

A rising power whose growing influence in international organizations and through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping global cooperation and governance structures.

India

Supports multilateralism and a reformed global governance architecture that reflects the contemporary distribution of power, advocating for greater representation for developing nations.

Role in topic

A significant emerging power that plays an active role in various international forums, contributing to discussions on global governance, economic development, and climate change.

Nepal

As a developing country, it often advocates for international cooperation on issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and poverty reduction, seeking support from international organizations.

Role in topic

The host nation, providing a perspective from a developing country that is directly impacted by global governance decisions and relies on international cooperation for development and disaster resilience.

Brazil

Promotes a multipolar world order and advocates for reforms in global governance institutions to ensure greater equity and representation for emerging economies.

Role in topic

A key voice from the Global South, actively participating in international organizations and advocating for a more inclusive and representative global governance system.

Topics & background

The background behind each topic and the actors that shape it.

The Role of International Organizations in Global Governance

International organizations emerged in their modern form after the two World Wars, beginning with the League of Nations in 1920 and consolidating with the founding of the United Nations in 1945, the Bretton Woods institutions (IMF and World Bank), and the GATT/WTO trading system. These bodies were designed to manage interdependence among sovereign states, provide collective security, stabilize the global economy, and codify norms ranging from human rights to public health. Over subsequent decades, a dense web of specialized agencies, regional organizations, and treaty bodies expanded the architecture of global governance. The post-Cold War period saw a peak in the perceived legitimacy and reach of international organizations, with expanded peacekeeping mandates, the creation of the WTO in 1995, and the rise of the ICC in 2002. Yet the 2000s and 2010s exposed structural weaknesses: Security Council paralysis over Iraq, Syria, and Ukraine; WTO Appellate Body deadlock; and contested WHO authority during COVID-19. Critics from the Global South have long argued that voting weights, veto power, and headquarters locations entrench a Western-dominated order. Today the debate centers on reform versus replacement. Initiatives such as the UN Secretary-General's 'Our Common Agenda,' the 2024 Pact for the Future, and calls for Security Council enlargement coexist with proposals from BRICS+ states for parallel institutions. The core question is whether existing organizations can adapt fast enough to remain authoritative on issues — AI, climate, pandemics, debt — that no single state can manage alone.

Key players

Multilateralism in an Era of Nationalism

Multilateralism — the practice of coordinating policy among three or more states through shared rules and institutions — was the organizing principle of the post-1945 international order. Liberal trade regimes, arms control treaties, and human rights covenants depended on states accepting reciprocal constraints. The 1990s deepened this trend with the WTO, the Kyoto Protocol, and expanded UN peacekeeping, while regional bodies such as the EU and ASEAN advanced their own integration. Since the mid-2010s, a wave of economic nationalism and sovereigntist politics has eroded this consensus. Brexit in 2016, the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the JCPOA, the WHO, and the UN Human Rights Council during the first Trump administration, and the paralysis of the WTO Appellate Body signaled a turn toward transactional bilateralism. Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, U.S.–China strategic competition, and industrial-policy measures such as the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism have further strained shared rules. At the same time, 'minilateral' formats — the G7, G20, BRICS+, the Quad, AUKUS — have proliferated, offering flexibility but fragmenting governance. The 2024 Pact for the Future attempted to reinvigorate universal multilateralism, yet implementation remains uneven. Delegates must weigh whether the multilateral system can be renewed, whether issue-specific coalitions are an adequate substitute, and how to keep nationalist domestic politics from foreclosing international cooperation.

Key players

Globalization and Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities

The acceleration of globalization after 1990 — through trade liberalization, capital mobility, and the digital revolution — coincided with the consolidation of the international human rights regime, from the 1993 Vienna Declaration to the creation of the UN Human Rights Council in 2006. Proponents argued that economic integration would spread rights norms; critics countered that global supply chains, tax competition, and investor protections often undercut labor rights, indigenous claims, and state regulatory capacity. A series of crises sharpened these debates. The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse drove the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into mainstream policy. Concerns about forced labor in global supply chains have prompted the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (2024), the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and similar measures in Germany, France, and Norway. Digital globalization has introduced new fault lines: cross-border data flows, surveillance technology exports, and platform governance now intersect with ICCPR rights to privacy and expression. Globalization also offers opportunities: remittances exceed official development aid for many countries, digital tools enable human rights documentation, and transnational advocacy networks amplify marginalized voices. The contemporary challenge is to align trade, investment, and technology regimes with binding human rights obligations — including the long-stalled UN Binding Treaty on Business and Human Rights — without entrenching protectionism or weaponizing rights language for geopolitical ends.

Key players

Peacebuilding Strategies in Post-Conflict Societies

Modern peacebuilding doctrine emerged from Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali's 1992 'Agenda for Peace,' which distinguished peacemaking, peacekeeping, and post-conflict peacebuilding. Painful experiences in Somalia, Rwanda, and the Balkans prompted the 2000 Brahimi Report and, in 2005, the creation of the Peacebuilding Commission, Peacebuilding Fund, and Peacebuilding Support Office. The 2015 'sustaining peace' resolutions (A/RES/70/262 and S/RES/2282) reframed peacebuilding as a continuum spanning prevention, conflict, and recovery. Field experience has produced a contested toolkit: DDR (disarmament, demobilization, reintegration), SSR (security sector reform), transitional justice mechanisms, constitution-making support, and inclusive political settlements informed by the Women, Peace and Security agenda (UNSCR 1325) and Youth, Peace and Security agenda (UNSCR 2250). Results have been uneven — successes in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Colombia contrast with relapse in South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and the Sahel, where UN missions in Mali (MINUSMA) and the DRC (MONUSCO) have been forced to withdraw. Current debates focus on financing gaps, the role of regional organizations (especially the African Union), the limits of liberal state-building models, and how to integrate climate-security and digital-disinformation dimensions. The 'New Agenda for Peace' (2023) calls for prevention-centered, nationally owned approaches, but predictable funding and political support from the Security Council remain elusive.

Key players

International Security in a Multipolar World

The unipolar moment that followed the Soviet collapse in 1991 has given way to a contested multipolar order. China's economic and military rise, Russia's revisionist posture, India's emergence as a great power, and the assertiveness of middle powers such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil have reshaped the strategic landscape. The 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the 2023–24 Gaza war and its regional spillovers, tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea, and proxy competition in Africa illustrate the breadth of contemporary security challenges. Arms control architecture built during the Cold War has eroded: the INF Treaty collapsed in 2019, New START is set to expire in 2026, the CFE Treaty has been suspended, and the JCPOA is moribund. Meanwhile, hypersonic missiles, autonomous weapons, cyber operations, and counter-space capabilities outpace existing regimes. The Security Council, divided among the P5, has struggled to act on Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan, prompting renewed use of General Assembly 'Uniting for Peace' procedures. Non-aligned and 'multi-aligned' states increasingly seek to avoid binary choices, working through BRICS+, the SCO, the African Union, and ASEAN. Delegates must consider how to reinforce strategic stability among nuclear powers, modernize arms control for emerging technologies, and prevent regional conflicts from escalating into systemic confrontation.

Key players

Treaty Negotiations and Global Governance

Treaty-making is the principal legal instrument of global governance, codified in the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. From the UN Charter and Geneva Conventions to the NPT, UNCLOS, and the Paris Agreement, multilateral treaties have structured cooperation on security, trade, the environment, and human rights. The negotiation cycle — from mandate to adoption, signature, ratification, and implementation — has grown longer and more contested as the number of participating states and stakeholders has expanded. Recent years have seen both notable successes and conspicuous failures. The 2023 BBNJ Agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction, the 2021 OECD/G20 global minimum corporate tax deal, and the WHO Pandemic Agreement adopted in 2025 demonstrate continued capacity for consensus. Yet negotiations on a UN cybercrime convention, plastics treaty, lethal autonomous weapons, and reform of investor-state dispute settlement have exposed deep North–South and East–West divisions. Compliance and enforcement gaps — visible in the NPT, CWC, and climate regimes — further complicate the picture. Key questions concern consensus versus majority voting, the role of non-state actors and observers, the use of framework conventions with subsequent protocols, and how to handle states that sign but do not ratify. As geopolitical rivalry sharpens, delegates must consider how treaty processes can remain inclusive, legitimate, and effective.

Key players

Global Collaboration in Addressing Climate Change

International climate cooperation began with the 1992 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, followed by the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which imposed binding targets only on developed states. The collapse of the Copenhagen summit in 2009 and the subsequent 'pledge and review' shift produced the 2015 Paris Agreement, under which all parties submit Nationally Determined Contributions toward limiting warming to well below 2°C and pursuing 1.5°C. The principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities' continues to structure burden-sharing debates. Progress has been real but insufficient. The first Global Stocktake at COP28 in 2023 acknowledged the world is off-track and called for 'transitioning away from fossil fuels.' COP29 in Baku in 2024 agreed a New Collective Quantified Goal of at least USD 300 billion per year in climate finance by 2035 — far below the trillions developing states deem necessary. The Loss and Damage Fund, operationalized in 2023, remains thinly capitalized. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms, critical minerals competition, and disputes over Article 6 carbon markets have added trade and equity dimensions. Looking ahead, delegates must address adaptation finance, just-transition support for fossil-fuel-dependent economies, methane and shipping emissions, and the integration of climate considerations into security, trade, and human rights regimes. The 2025 NDC update cycle and the 2026 stocktake of the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda will test whether collective ambition can keep 1.5°C within reach.

Key players

Development Assistance and Global Inequality

Modern development assistance traces to the Marshall Plan and the 1960 founding of the OECD Development Assistance Committee, which set the 0.7%-of-GNI ODA target endorsed by the UN in 1970 — a target only a handful of donors consistently meet. Successive frameworks — the 2000 Millennium Development Goals, the 2002 Monterrey Consensus, the 2015 Addis Ababa Action Agenda, and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals — have shifted the agenda from aid alone toward broader 'financing for development.' The COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 energy and food-price shocks, and rising debt-service costs have widened inequalities. UNCTAD and the IMF report that more than half of low-income countries are in or near debt distress, while the SDG financing gap is estimated at USD 4 trillion per year. The G20 Common Framework for debt treatment has produced slow results in cases such as Zambia, Ghana, and Sri Lanka, prompting calls — championed by the African Group and the 'Bridgetown Initiative' — for systemic reform of the international financial architecture, including MDB capital adequacy and SDR re-channeling. New donors and modalities — Chinese Belt and Road lending, Gulf state finance, philanthropy, and blended finance — have diversified resources but raised concerns about transparency and conditionality. The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville in 2025 and ongoing negotiations on a UN Tax Convention will shape whether development cooperation can credibly address inequality both between and within states.

Key players

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International Conference on International Organizations, Cooperation, and Global Governance (ICIOCGG)

Sep 28, 2026Amman, JordanIn-person

Registration open

Committees & topics

Topics
The Role of International Organizations in Global Governance · Multilateralism in an Era of Nationalism · Globalization and Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities · Peacebuilding Strategies in Post-Conflict Societies · International Security in a Multipolar World · Treaty Negotiations and Global Governance · Global Collaboration in Addressing Climate Change · Development Assistance and Global Inequality

Why it matters

How to prepare

Country perspectives

Where the most-relevant 5 countries stand on the core issues in play. Click through for the full country profile.

United States

Advocates for a rules-based international order, often emphasizing the role of established international institutions while also pursuing national interests.

Role in topic

China

Increasingly active in international organizations, promoting a vision of global governance that emphasizes multilateralism with Chinese characteristics and a greater voice for developing countries.

Role in topic

A rising power whose growing influence in international organizations and through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping global cooperation and governance structures.

India

Supports multilateralism and a reformed global governance architecture that reflects the contemporary distribution of power, advocating for greater representation for developing nations.

Role in topic

A significant emerging power that plays an active role in various international forums, contributing to discussions on global governance, economic development, and climate change.

Nepal

Role in topic

Brazil

Promotes a multipolar world order and advocates for reforms in global governance institutions to ensure greater equity and representation for emerging economies.

Role in topic

A key voice from the Global South, actively participating in international organizations and advocating for a more inclusive and representative global governance system.

Topics & background

The background behind each topic and the actors that shape it.

The Role of International Organizations in Global Governance

Key players

Multilateralism in an Era of Nationalism

Key players

Globalization and Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities

Key players

Peacebuilding Strategies in Post-Conflict Societies

Key players

International Security in a Multipolar World

Key players

Treaty Negotiations and Global Governance

Key players

Global Collaboration in Addressing Climate Change

Key players

Development Assistance and Global Inequality

Key players

Resources

News, lessons, and country profiles to prep for International Conference on International Organizations, Cooperation, and Global Governance (ICIOCGG).

Recent reporting to ground your prep

Supreme Court's Voting Rights Impact on 2026

Trump's Federal Election Strategy

Supreme Court VRA Ruling Empowers GOP 2026

Bhagwant Mann Launches Punjab Campaign Summit

Lessons

Bite-sized lessons to build the basics

Engagement Strategies

Dynamic Analysis

Hidden Stakeholders

Stakeholder Mapping Workshop

Courses

Guided courses that go deeper on the topic

Conflict Resolution

Advanced Negotiation

Multilateral Negotiation

Policy Brief Writing

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