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UK Women, peace and security – International Development Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

This evidence session may include content that some viewers may find distressing.

The International Development Committee are holding an evidence session on women, peace and security.

We will be hearing from a former Afghan female politician and a Sudanese activist as we investigate the role of women in building peace and security globally.

The Committee are exploring how well the UK has implemented the Women, Peace and Security agenda through successive National Action Plans, as well as how it has integrated women’s voices more broadly within its development programmes.

We are likely to ask witnesses whether they have seen women able to play a meaningful role in politics and peace building, what barriers might stand in the way of this, and what risks might result from women and girls being excluded from decisions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drqWit23ro0

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The Heart of Europe Beats in Montenegro: Commission President von der Leyen in Montenegro

Source: European Commission (video statements)

"I can feel the heart of Europe beating in Montenegro." – Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

On 14 October, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a press conference together with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić of Montenegro.

From 13-15 October 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participates in her annual tour of the Western Balkans to meet with Heads of States and Heads of Governments.

For the transcript of the statement by President von der Leyen, see here:
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_25_2372

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV2Uh4vCVhs

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Climate at a crossroads: the need to act now

Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

The verdict on climate change is bleaker than ever before.
The remaining carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5°C is rapidly shrinking – equivalent to just three years of emissions at current rates.
What is the scientific framework known as planetary boundaries? What’s science telling us about the economic impact of climate change? And how is the ECB addressing climate and nature-related risks?
Our host Paul Gordon speaks to Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and Irene Heemskerk, head of the ECB’s climate change centre, to find out why.
The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Recorded on 8 October 2025 and published on 14 October 2025.

In this episode:
01:48 Where do we stand in the fight against climate change?
What is science telling us? What could get us back on track?
05:58 Is climate change attracting enough attention?
Is it being overshadowed by other challenges, like the war in Ukraine or geopolitical fragmentation? How is climate change connected to the economy? And what level of risk are we facing?
10:30 What are planetary boundaries?
What is the planetary boundaries framework?
14:50 The phases of climate change
How has global warming evolved over time? Are we heading for disaster? Is the 1.5°C threshold a goal or a limit?
19:15 Why is our economy dependent on climate change?
Why do climate insights matter to the work of a central bank? How does the ECB take climate change into account? What risks does climate change pose to our primary mandate, price stability? And is it too late for us to take action?
23:03 What is the “right pace” for transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy?
How can we balance the need for rapid change with economic interests ?
26:15 Does every step matter?
What’s needed for an orderly transition? What progress has been made in recent years, and what decisions could accelerate it further?
31:55 Our guests’ hot tips
Johan and Irene share their hot tips.

Johan’s hot tip: The EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems (published on 2 October 2025)
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01201-2/abstract
TED Talks by Johan Rockström
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgqtrlixYR4 (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv-tDrv__mc (2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sl28fkrozE (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl6VhCAeEfQ (2024)
Climate change and the ECB
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/climate/html/index.en.html
The ECB Podcast: The ECB’s climate and nature plan: our path to a greener future
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/tvservices/podcast/html/ecb.pod240125_episode78.en.html
The tipping points of climate change – and where we stand https://www.ted.com/talks/johan_rockstrom_the_tipping_points_of_climate_change_and_where_we_stand?subtitle=en&geo=de
ECB Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/europeancentralbank/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=637jWVcUEQo

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The New Cyber Order: Cooperation Amid Turbulence

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Over the past year, seismic shifts in technology, geopolitics and the global economy have profoundly reshaped the cyber landscape. Cybersecurity now sits at the intersection of national security, technological innovation and international cooperation.

As divergent priorities and values across countries and sectors continue to hinder unified action, how can leaders better collaborate to strengthen cybersecurity?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLaCd4CP148