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  • In June 2010, the Centre has been recognized as K.U.Leuven Centre of Excellence. Since then, it has launched a 7-year research programme on ‘Global Governance and Democratic Government’ (2010-2017), which aims at the construction of a new paradigm for democratic global governance.

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InBev-Baillet Latour EU-China Chair

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The Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies is an interdisciplinary research centre of the Humanities and Social Sciences. It carries out and supports interdisciplinary research on topics related to globalization, governance processes and multilateralism, with a particular focus on the following areas, taking the many cross-cutting issues into account : (i) trade and sustainable development, (ii) peace and security, (iii) human rights, democracy and rule of law, and (iv) the European Union and global multilateral governance. The Centre hosts more than 60 researchers and is governed by a Board. The distinguished International Advisory Board provides intellectual and strategic guidance to the Centre.

For more information read our full mission statement or download our brochure (pdf).

New Publications

Global Governance Opinions

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Global Activism Reader


The EU as International Environmental Negotiator



Annual Report 2009-2010

    

Enhancing EU-China Space Cooperation

by Jan Wouters, Rik Hansen and Matthieu Burnay

Enhancing EU-China Cooperation in Education and Research

by Jan Wouters and Matthieu Burnay

Time for justice in Kosovo

by Michael Emerson and Jan Wouters

Upcoming Events

08/09 - 09/09
  • Workhop on 'Militarization of Space: International Legal Perspectives'. Leuven.
16/09
  • Conference 'Rule of Law'. Brussels.
27/09
  • Lecture on 'Genetische variatie, genetische erosie en inteelt in onze bossen: stand van de kennis en rol van het bosbeheer' in the context of the UN International Year of Forests - by Prof. Olivier Honnay. Leuven.
13/10 - 14/10
  • Conference on 'The Legal Dimension of Global Governance: What Role for the EU?'. Copenhagen.
13/10 - 14/10
  • Conference on 'Smart, Sustainable and Innovative Cities' (The 5th Euro-India Summit).
  • More info will follow soon
18/10
  • Lecture on 'Staat er nog (kwaliteits)hout in onze bossen anno 2050? Perspectieven op groei-en oogstvoorspelling' in the context of the UN International Year of Forests - by Prof. Vincent Kint. Leuven.
15/11
  • Lecture on 'REDD, REDD+, REALU, CDM: wegwijs in de prominente rol van bossen in het klimaatbeleid' in the context of the UN International Year of Forests - by Dr. Bruno Verbist. Leuven.
13/12
  • Lecture on 'Biodiversiteit van oude bossen: referenties voor de toekomst of beladen met extinctieschuld en wat met het bosbeheer?' in the context of the UN International Year of Forests - by Prof. Martin Hermy. Leuven.

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