Activities
From its establishment in 2013 till the ceasing of its operation in early 2026, the Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability (FOGGS) functioned as a think-and-do tank, advancing thinking, writing, exchanges and advocacy on key issues of global governance, sustainability and citizenship, with a special focus on the actual role and potential of the United Nations as central node of the multilateral system.
What we do
FOGGS organised collaborative projects and networks, and used dialogue platforms to advance a number of key strategic initiatives. Below is an overview of its major activity strands.
Strategic initiatives
- The quest for a new Grand Narrative of HopeExploring the building blocks of a shared story linking human security, planetary sustainability, and shared values for a fair and inclusive globalisation.
- Reforming the United Nations – The UN2100 InitiativeForesight and policy ideas for an effective, ethical, and people-centred UN.
- Global Resilience Council (GRC)Strengthening global governance to respond to systemic risks and interconnected crises, as a distinct part of the UN2100 initiative.
- Rethinking education for the digital era in a polycrisis context – COVIDEA
- Turning military assets to civilian use – M4CE
Collaborative projects and networks
- Project DEMOCRATDemocratic governance and participation in global contexts, building also on COVIDEA.
- The CASA ProjectFollowing on the footsteps of the M4CE strategic initiative — how military capabilities can support disaster response and crisis management.
- Peace Reflection Group of former UN system staff (PRG)Former UN officials reflecting on peacebuilding and multilateral cooperation.
- Global South Perspectives Network (GSPN)Amplifying perspectives on cooperation, development, and reform.
- SDGs in IndiaApplying the SDG framework, identifying structural challenges and opportunities.
- Hellenic Forum for Sustainable Development (ELFOVA)Promoting sustainable development policies and practices in Greece, in partnership with ELIAMEP.
Dialogue platforms
- FOGGS Open Consultation MondaysRegular online dialogues bringing together experts, policymakers, and civil society on pressing global governance challenges.
- Katoikos.worldOnline magazine and dialogue platform launched in 2014.
- Global Citizen PodcastsInterviews on global governance and social change.