Women, Faith and Climate Network: Scaling Radical Collaboration

Earlier this month, in partnership with Project Dandelion, Islamic Relief Worldwide and the British Embassy to the Holy See, we welcomed women leaders of faith networks from 17 different countries and eight different faith traditions worldwide to Wilton Park.

They were all members of the Women, Faith, & Climate Network which was launched at a Wilton Park meeting in Italy just over a year ago. Today its affiliated women of faith networks bring almost 17 million people to the table- expanding to 1.4 billion if you count their broader faith communities. Ambitious discussion centred on how best to harness that reach and influence into joint climate action to protect our common home.

Taking place at the beginning of the war in Iran, veteran climate champion, Mary Robinson, reminded those present that the suffering caused by climate breakdown demands of us the same moral seriousness as the suffering caused by war. “These must not”, she said, “be seen as competing claims on our conscience”. And she had this challenge: “Living through multiple overlapping crises of climate, conflict, inequality and the threat to truth itself, we must practice broken heartedness together, practice healing together, modelling what is possible and work together with a depth of solidarity that matches the scale of the challenge we face.”

The meeting was an inspirational reminder of how the leadership of women of faith matters so profoundly at this time. Look out for the report from the gathering and the practical action and radical collaboration being proposed in support of the mass mobilisation of women for climate action.

“Women of faith have an extraordinarily important role in tackling the climate crisis.”

Hear directly from the women driving this global movement as they share what radical collaboration means to them and why harnessing the reach of faith communities is key to going further, faster on climate.

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Enhancing international cooperation on cyber regulation

In March, we brought together governments and other global stakeholders to exchange views and agree the next steps for achieving greater international alignment on cyber regulation.

Rapid digitisation and rising cyber threats are exposing critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities across our economies. Fragmented cyber regulations increase costs and complexity for global businesses, particularly SMEs, impeding market expansion and innovation.

This dialogue sought to agree a more interoperable regulatory landscape for cyber security across the international community, allowing global businesses to focus on cybersecurity rather than compliance, and build resilience to cyber threats.

“The number of threats are increasing and the speed of technology at the same time is increasingly rapid.”

Hear directly from experts as they share their insights on the critical need for greater international cooperation on cyber regulation, and what it means for businesses and governments around the world.

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America 250

Thank you to everyone who joined our dialogue last month marking the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence.

The event explored the evolving nature of the UK – US relationship and considered how cultural diplomacy, education and exchange programmes serve as strategic assets in strengthening UK – US relations for the next generation.

Upcoming events

Childhood in the age of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and societies worldwide, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. However, the rapid development of AI and the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) mean children will be growing up in an age that potentially looks very different from the current one. Harnessing these technologies in the best interests of children and future generations, as well as understanding and addressing risks, requires a coordinated effort.

This policy dialogue will bring together senior experts to understand what that future could look like, and to bring children’s perspectives, often missing in tech design, into the conversation. It will equip participants with the latest knowledge and motivate them to ensure that AI technologies are developed and used responsibly, with a focus on protecting and benefiting children.

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Recent events

Driving inclusive economies and growth through better protection for workers

In an era of rapid transformation in the world of work, the UK Government is committed to driving economic growth while safeguarding and strengthening workers’ rights. Globally, we are seeing major changes, opportunities and challenges in labour markets, from participation to skills, the introduction of technologies in the workplace, the impact of automation and artificial intelligence, and the changing nature of work.

This conference brought together UK and international ministers and partners, businesses, trade unions, academics, civil society and other stakeholders to share strategies from different countries and regions and generate policy recommendations, intended to build inclusive economies and growth based on fair competition between businesses, greater productivity in the workplace, job security for workers, and fair reward for hard work.

Aurora Forum 2026

This month, we were pleased to support the Aurora Forum which took place at the Royal Over-Seas League in London. The Forum brought together leaders from industry, government, academia and civil society, and dovetailed with a Round Table of European Ministers and State Secretaries from the UK and eight Nordic and Baltic countries, with Ministers also participating in the Forum.

This year’s themes included defence and security, geopolitics and the Arctic, inclusive economic growth, supply chains, innovation and skills, societal resilience, and energy and climate change.

On 25 – 26 March, Ministers, State Secretaries and senior representatives from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom met in the margins of the Aurora Forum in London.

Read their joint statement on European security

Catalysing sustainable finance for gender and equalities

At the end of March, we hosted an event in partnership with FCDO and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation to explore what today’s shifting development finance landscape means for advancing gender equality and social inclusion. The dialogue explored the challenges and opportunities this brought for governments, philanthropy, investors and civil society and how new models of funding, working and collaboration are urgently needed to adapt and evolve.

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Global Network Programme

We were proud to host the second cohort of the FCDO’s Global Network Programme (GNP) pilot.
The GNP is the flagship offering from the FCDO’s new Diplomatic College, it brings together civil servants, foreign diplomats, businesses and the third sector to foster dialogue and share expertise; nurturing both the current and next generation of leaders to navigate geopolitical complexity. Across the pilot, participants at Wilton Park represented 14 countries and 15 international businesses, as well as the full breadth of His Majesty’s Government.