Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
In this episode, Dr Georgios Kostakos, co-founder and executive director of the Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability, speaks to UNRISD director Paul Ladd about various crises that have eroded public trust in multilateral institutions, including the UN system. They discuss how multilateral institutions have fallen short with regard to global challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic and how shifts in the global distribution of power call for an ethical approach and courage to renew multilateralism and rebuild trust. The conversation highlights ongoing efforts to reshape global governance and foster a more resilient and collaborative approach to address pressing global issues.
In this episode, Dr Georgios Kostakos, co-founder and executive director of the Foundation for Global Governance and Sustainability, speaks to UNRISD director Paul Ladd about various crises that have eroded public trust in multilateral institutions, including the UN system. They discuss how multilateral institutions have fallen short with regard to global challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic and how shifts in the global distribution of power call for an ethical approach and courage to renew multilateralism and rebuild trust. The conversation highlights ongoing efforts to reshape global governance and foster a more resilient and collaborative approach to address pressing global issues.
