Wilton Park

💬 'The Caribbean is managing a global public good.'

@caricom.bsky.social climate envoy James Fletcher explains why ocean states must be supported in their management of vital ecosystems.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

#biodiversity #conservation

💬 'The Caribbean is managing a global public good.'

@caricom.bsky.social climate envoy James Fletcher explains why ocean states must be supported in their management of vital ecosystems.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

#biodiversity #conservation

💬 ‘They have this amazing capacity and expertise for managing the world’s oceans.’

Ruth Davis on why small island developing states (SIDS) are key to building healthier oceans around the world.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

#biodiversity #conservation

💬 ‘They have this amazing capacity and expertise for managing the world’s oceans.’

Ruth Davis on why small island developing states (SIDS) are key to building healthier oceans around the world.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

#biodiversity #conservation

🗨️ 'Every core human right that we know depends on a stable climate.'

Max Han on how human rights are impacted by climate change, and the need for those most affected to be represented in decision-making.

#humanrights

🗨️ 'Every core human right that we know depends on a stable climate.'

Max Han on how human rights are impacted by climate change, and the need for those most affected to be represented in decision-making.

#humanrights

Participants gathered round a table in the Library for a break-out group

Participants engage in discission led by the Wilton Park Programme Director. The image shows a panel of people with the Wilton Park programme director leaning forward to listen to the speaker.

Participants gather to plant a tree to mark the global campaign for children's care reform.

A participant speaks at the conference table. In the background, a translator watches through the translation booth,

🫶 Thank you to all who attended our event on children's care reform.

Participants explored how we can accelerate global progress in children’s care reform by building on the momentum of the Global Charter for Children’s Care Reform launched during the 2025 UN General Assembly.

Participants gathered round a table in the Library for a break-out group

Participants engage in discission led by the Wilton Park Programme Director. The image shows a panel of people with the Wilton Park programme director leaning forward to listen to the speaker.

Participants gather to plant a tree to mark the global campaign for children's care reform.

A participant speaks at the conference table. In the background, a translator watches through the translation booth,

🫶 Thank you to all who attended our event on children's care reform.

Participants explored how we can accelerate global progress in children’s care reform by building on the momentum of the Global Charter for Children’s Care Reform launched during the 2025 UN General Assembly.

Participants gathered round the Wilton Park conference table. Text reads: Latest newsletter

🗨️ 'As Wilton Park has entered its 80th year, the world is once again deeply uncertain.'

📨 Read our January newsletter for @tom-cargill.bsky.social's reflections on the need for trusted collaboration in unstable times, and updates on our events programme.

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/trusted...

A participant raises his hand as he speaks at the conference table

A participant speaks in the conference room as she sits by the window

Participants talk to one another as they sit round the conference table

Three male participants deep in conversation at the conference table

🌐 Our 20th annual human rights dialogue comes at a time of geopolitical shifts and multiple challenges.

Thanks to our partners @swisspeacehr.bsky.social and
MFA Finland, and all who joined us last week to advance human rights as the foundation of a peaceful and secure world.

#humanrights

A participant raises his hand as he speaks at the conference table

A participant speaks in the conference room as she sits by the window

Participants talk to one another as they sit round the conference table

Three male participants deep in conversation at the conference table

🌐 Our 20th annual human rights dialogue comes at a time of geopolitical shifts and multiple challenges.

Thanks to our partners @swisspeacehr.bsky.social and
MFA Finland, and all who joined us last week to advance human rights as the foundation of a peaceful and secure world.

#humanrights

💬 'Human rights defenders, they are the eyes and the ears of all mechanisms which protect human rights.'

Hassan Shire on the need for high-level, public support for human rights, and recogniton for the work of human rights defenders.

🤝 @swisspeacehr.bsky.social I MFA Finland

#humanrights

💬 'Human rights defenders, they are the eyes and the ears of all mechanisms which protect human rights.'

Hassan Shire on the need for high-level, public support for human rights, and recogniton for the work of human rights defenders.

🤝 @swisspeacehr.bsky.social I MFA Finland

#humanrights

A single candle burns in the darkness

On Holocaust Memorial Day, we at Wilton Park honour the memory of the six million Jews and millions of others killed in the Holocaust, and the victims of all genocides.

#HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness

🗨️ 'We are not small, actually - we are big ocean states.'

Speaking at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Future Forum, Karuna Rana explains why local communities are at the forefront of solutions to global ocean challenges, & why their work must be supported.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

One year on from the Global Charter on Children's Care Reform | Social Work Today As the Adoption of Children Act marks its centenary, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy reflects on his own experience of adoption and calls for urgent global action to move children out of institution...

💬 'We must grow a future where all children have the chance to thrive in a loving family.'

Ahead of a major summit at Wilton Park, David Lammy writes on the vital need for children's care reform and his own family's experience of adoption.

www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/dpm-blo...

Close-up of an adult and a child holding hands outdoors. Text reads: Upcoming event - Children's care reform: from commitment to collective action

Find out more about the Wilton Park summit here: wiltonpark.org.uk/event/childr...

One year on from the Global Charter on Children's Care Reform | Social Work Today As the Adoption of Children Act marks its centenary, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy reflects on his own experience of adoption and calls for urgent global action to move children out of institution...

💬 'We must grow a future where all children have the chance to thrive in a loving family.'

Ahead of a major summit at Wilton Park, David Lammy writes on the vital need for children's care reform and his own family's experience of adoption.

www.socialworktoday.co.uk/News/dpm-blo...

Participants gathered in the Library

Participants talk in the Orangery, framed by greenery

Participants gather for a breakout group in the Library

Two participants talk by large, light windows as they take tea

🌊 Small island developing states (SIDS) collectively represent 30% of the world’s oceans, so it’s vital they are supported to manage these critical ecosystems.

Thanks to all who joined us last week to explore ocean governance and finance at the SIDS Future Forum.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

Participants gathered in the Library

Participants talk in the Orangery, framed by greenery

Participants gather for a breakout group in the Library

Two participants talk by large, light windows as they take tea

🌊 Small island developing states (SIDS) collectively represent 30% of the world’s oceans, so it’s vital they are supported to manage these critical ecosystems.

Thanks to all who joined us last week to explore ocean governance and finance at the SIDS Future Forum.

🤝 @odi.global I UK FCDO I RESI

Concentric rings of paper figures holding hands. Text reads: Upcoming event - human rights in a shifting world: broadening support, securing futures

🌍 Our 20th annual human rights dialogue will explore how geopolitical shifts are reshaping the international human rights landscape, with a focus on inter-regional & inter-generational exchange.

🤝 @um.fi I @swisspeacehr.bsky.social

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/event/human-...

#humanrights

Concentric rings of paper figures holding hands. Text reads: Upcoming event - human rights in a shifting world: broadening support, securing futures

🌍 Our 20th annual human rights dialogue will explore how geopolitical shifts are reshaping the international human rights landscape, with a focus on inter-regional & inter-generational exchange.

🤝 @um.fi I @swisspeacehr.bsky.social

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/event/human-...

#humanrights

A group of Wilton Park participants sit along the conference table. Text reads: Join us - Head of Policy and Government Engagement.

🚨 We’re recruiting for one of the best policy jobs in government.

The Head of Policy and Government Engagement plays a lead role in delivering our mission to serve as a force for good, overseeing our programme of events.

Find out more:

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/vacancy/head...

#Careers

A group of Wilton Park participants sit along the conference table. Text reads: Join us - Head of Policy and Government Engagement.

🚨 We’re recruiting for one of the best policy jobs in government.

The Head of Policy and Government Engagement plays a lead role in delivering our mission to serve as a force for good, overseeing our programme of events.

Find out more:

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/vacancy/head...

#Careers

A map of Africa with country and continent borders outlined in blue light. Text reads: Upcoming Event: Agenda 2063 in a post-ODA world - African agency for socio-economic transformation

🌍 Africa is at a pivotal moment.

Our high-level policy roundtable will explore pathways for the continent's socio-economic transformation, from attracting investment to unlocking opportunities in digital tech, AI and critical minerals.

🤝 @undp.org

🔗 www.wiltonpark.org.uk/event/agenda...

💬 'Wilton Park reflects my own life'

Wilton Park Chair Gisela Stuart offers a personal reflection on our 80th anniversary and the surprising parallels with her own life.

#WiltonPark80

A black and white group photograph from Heinz Koeppler's final Wilton Park conference in 1977. Text reads '80 Years of Wilton Park'

💬 'At a time of global disruption and instability, the UK needs new ways to connect and influence.'

Our 80th anniversary newsletter celebrates Wilton Park's history and launches our renewed mission to serve as the UK’s key multilateral facilitator.

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/80-year...

A black and white group photograph from Heinz Koeppler's final Wilton Park conference in 1977. Text reads '80 Years of Wilton Park'

💬 'At a time of global disruption and instability, the UK needs new ways to connect and influence.'

Our 80th anniversary newsletter celebrates Wilton Park's history and launches our renewed mission to serve as the UK’s key multilateral facilitator.

🔗 wiltonpark.org.uk/idea/80-year...

💬 ‘Wilton Park I think is going to be more important than ever.’

In our 80th anniversary week, Sir Oliver Robbins reflects on Wilton Park’s past and future significance to British foreign policy.

#WiltonPark80

💬 ‘Wilton Park I think is going to be more important than ever.’

In our 80th anniversary week, Sir Oliver Robbins reflects on Wilton Park’s past and future significance to British foreign policy.

#WiltonPark80