The Climate Crisis comes with major strategic challenges that require changes to our foreign policy. After an introduction by Minister Liesje Schreinemacher a high-level panel shared their insights. Many thanks to Stientje v Veldhoven World Resources Institute Maarten van Aalst Climate Centre Rob Mulder VNO-NCW

Thank you for having me - it was a pleasure speaking to you all

It’s a wrap! We just concluded the final session of the MFA (BZ) Strategy Days 2022, a heated world. More than 1200 participants lots of inspiration, foresight and food for thought. Thanks to all the speakers, organisers and technical support. #westaycoolinaheatedworld

📰Clingendael Newsroom: Franse verkiezingen Winnen de extremen het van het midden? Wat betekenen de verkiezingen voor 🇫🇷? En vooral voor de breuklijnen die door de samenleving lopen? Ontstaan deze ook in 🇳🇱? En we praten over 🇫🇷 leiderschap in de 🇪🇺 clingendael.org/event/clingend…

We are in BXL today to attend the #POLITICOAI and Tech Summit and discuss the importance of digital policy issues for foreign policy with colleagues at Netherlands at the EU. Key take away: pro active Tech/AI diplomacy is a real must have to safeguard fundamental values in the 21st century

En wij zijn benieuwd naar jouw ideeën: kom en laat horen hoe jij vindt dat invulling kunnen geven aan een meer gelijkwaardig partnerschap met Afrikaanse landen! NL Foreign Strategy Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

Impressive research and relevant new tool by ⁦ECFR⁩ on European Sovereignty. 🇳🇱 ranks 2nd with high marks on economy and health. Lower scores, also 🇪🇺 wide, on tech sovereignty underscore the importance of this policy area for upcoming years. ecfr.eu/special/sovere…

Digitalization is a cross-cutting topic, a game changer impacting us all.Can digital development cooperation play a role in shifting balance of power?How to tackle geopolitical challenges of tomorrow?A big 🙏@ChloeTvan Luca Kuiper Maaike Okano-Heijmans Netherlands Mission in Geneva Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 NL Foreign Strategy

Looking back at a successful pilot of the #EmbassyScienceFellows program 2022! 7 fellows joined 🇳🇱 embassies and consulates across the globe to bridge the gap between science and diplomacy. Stay tuned for ESF 2023. NWO Nieuws Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken m.youtube.com/watch?v=ef1joy…

Zie hier het overzicht van welke type wetenschappers Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken waar nodig heeft! Meld je aan als #EmbassyScienceFellow met (beurs tot 25k). @NWO_nieuws Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken lnkd.in/eAnD8CZM NWO (Dutch Research Council)

With a new academic year on the horizon, we are glad to be able to present the new Embassy Science Fellows for the coming year! Would you like to read more about the cool stuff they will be researching with our missions & partners across the globe? Check: lnkd.in/efu9vpAN

Ben jij geïnteresseerd om als management ondersteuner bij ons strategie-team aan de slag te gaan? Wil jij de organiserende spin zijn die ervoor zorgt dat mooie ideeën daadwerkelijk van grond komen? Solliciteer! werkenvoornederland.nl/vacatures/mana… #vacature

We saved the best for last! This year's Strategy Days ended with USAID Administrator Samantha Power. In a conversation with Director General @PMGrotenhuis she underscored how development cooperation is at the heart of foreign policy.

On 17 April NWO will host an information webinar for the Embassy Science Fellows programme. The ESF-NL programme is a unique opportunity for researchers to go abroad and contribute to a scientific and/or societal issue from a Dutch embassy or consulate. nwo.nl/en/news/new-ca…

De verwoestende aardbeving van februari 2023 in Turkije kostte ruim vijftigduizend mensen het leven en maakte miljoenen dakloos. Is het betonpuin dat achterbleef bruikbaar voor de wederopbouw? En hoe krijgen we dat voor elkaar? Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @SultanCETINphd nwo.nl/cases/onderzoe…

Seven Embassy Science Fellows start research projects at Dutch embassies and consulates worldwide. These fellows will, during one to three months, contribute to scientific and societal issues identified by Dutch embassies and consulates around the world. nwo.nl/en/news/seven-…

Great discussion with civil servants from Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 during their Strategy Day on the importance of mission-driven growth. We focused on building state capacity, catalysing public & private investment towards missions, and fostering innovation to tackle global challenges-like the