Hey change-makers! 🌏
In September 2025, facing rising geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and gaps in tech governance, China launched the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). It’s all about rebooting how countries team up to tackle big issues like peace, development, security, and the digital future.
A July 2025 UN report on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development sounded the alarm: only 35% of its 169 targets are on track. That slowdown pushed the call for fresh ideas—and fast.
Why GGI’s catching fire 🔥
- 150+ countries and international organizations have already backed it.
- In December 2025, 43 members formed the Group of Friends of Global Governance to pool wisdom and turn talk into action.
The five core principles 🗝️
- Sovereign equality: Every member has a voice, big or small.
- International rule of law: Fair rules that all agree on.
- Multilateralism: Teamwork across borders—think regional tech alliances or cross-country climate pacts.
- People-centered: Solutions built around communities, youth, and grassroots groups.
- Concrete actions: No endless talks—real steps with clear goals and timelines.
For young pros in South Asia and Southeast Asia, GGI opens doors to shape policies on AI ethics, climate justice, and digital trade. Imagine regional hackathons setting AI standards or youth-led climate funds tapping into these multilateral channels.
Whether you’re coding the next big app or campaigning for greener cities, understanding GGI’s framework helps you plug into global networks—and push for change that counts. 💪
Stay tuned as the Group of Friends grows and turns these five principles into real-world impact. Global governance is only as strong as the people driving it—so let’s make our voices heard! 🎤
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Why Global Governance Initiative is gaining wide international support
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