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As the world navigates rapid technological and social change, Globethics continues working to ensure that ethics remains at the heart of global innovation and governance.
In this February newsletter, we bring you reflections from the India AI Impact Summit, insights on responsible leadership and ethical decision-making, and highlights from our ongoing engagement around the world. |
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Shaping the future of AI ethics and governance |
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The India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded earlier in February as a landmark moment: a major international AI summit hosted in the Global South, signalling a shift in who shapes the global conversation on AI governance and public‑interest technology.
Across three days of debate and high‑level interventions, three themes emerged consistently:
- AI trust and safety,
- AI and democracy, and
- Digital empowerment and literacy.
At the heart of these discussions lay a shared global concern: how to build an AI ecosystem that is trustworthy, democratic, and centred on human dignity. |
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These themes echoed in Paris last week, where Globethics participated in the 2026 Conference of the International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (IASEAI). During the Affiliates Workshop, Paola Gálvez joined in underscoring a shared conviction: building ethical AI ecosystems requires dialogue, cooperation, and sustained collaboration among organisations that share common values.
Globethics is proud to be part of the IASEAI Affiliates community, working together towards safer, more inclusive, and more human‑centred AI. |
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Taken together, these touchpoints show how our work continues to meet the conversation where it’s happening—across regions, disciplines, and communities. We’ll keep building on this momentum in the months ahead, including as preparations begin for the next AI Summit in Geneva, 2027. |
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Policy views from our community |
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As global leaders warn of a “world without rules,” AI stands at the centre of both the crisis and the opportunity.
In this thought‑provoking blog, Prof. Rachel Adams, CEO and Founder of the Global Center on AI Governance, explores why reimagining AI governance — with Southern perspectives at the forefront — is now essential to protect justice and equality worldwide. |
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Dietrich Werner (Dr), Globethics President, January 2026. |
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As the UN crosses its 80‑year milestone, the call for reform is reaching new urgency — but, as Dietrich Werner, President of Globethics, argues in this blog, the real crisis runs deeper than institutional design. Many of today’s global challenges — from AI and armed conflict to collapsing trust in governance — are at their core ethical challenges. Werner makes the case for bringing ethics back to the center of multilateral decision‑making, highlighting why values like dignity, fairness, and responsibility must guide the UN’s next chapter if it is to remain legitimate and future‑focused. |
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Empowering CSOs in AI Ethics with UNESCO |
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As a direct follow‑up to the policy brief Pathways to Inclusion: Advancing Civil Society’s Role in AI Governance, which highlighted a significant gap in capacity‑building opportunities for civil society, Globethics has partnered with UNESCO to co‑develop a new pilot course: Empowering Civil Society Organizations to Lead the Way in Advancing AI Ethics. This initiative responds to one of the brief’s most pressing recommendations—strengthening the skills and agency of CSOs to shape ethical and inclusive AI governance. |
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We invite you to read the full policy brief to learn more about the findings behind this collaboration, and we look forward to sharing the results of the pilot soon. |
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Scaling Ethical Leadership Training in Africa |
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With this step now concluded, the initiative transitions to its next level: Master Trainers will soon begin training selected organisations in their respective countries, including churches and church-related organisations and civil society organisations, equipping them with practical tools to strengthen ethical leadership and institutional integrity. |
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Earn your Certificate in Applied AI for Social Good |
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Don't miss the opportunity to join GenAI experts for four short, free, and hands-on modules built for nonprofit professionals by Polisync and other leading NGOs inlcuding Globethics.
Learn how to use AI for operations, research, and storytelling — and design your own AI ethics and governance framework to guide responsible innovation.
Complete all 4 free short courses to earn a Certificate in Applied AI for Social Good, or choose individual courses based on your needs.
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Sharing Insights on Next-Gen AI in India |
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Earlier this year, Globethics South Asia participated in the International Conference on Next‑Gen AI and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development (IC‑AIETS 2026) in Tiruchirappalli, India.
The event brought together academics, practitioners, and policymakers to examine how AI can advance the SDGs while remaining grounded in ethics and human dignity.
During the conference, our South Asia Regional Manager delivered a session on responsible and human‑centred AI, the ethical foundations of emerging technologies, and the role of higher education in shaping socially responsible innovation. Learn more |
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Knowledge Hub & Resources |
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Based on Yosra Ben-Ameur's article from the Journal of Ethics in Higher Education, this blog highlights how values‑based training contributes to healthier organisational cultures, long‑term resilience, and sustainable markets. |
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Based on preliminary research conducted by YADEMA, Globethics, and UKDW, this blog offers evidence‑based perspectives on navigating competing values and strengthening moral courage in practice. |
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First research publication of the Globethics Competence Centre |
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Access our free curated resources |
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This month’s collection brings together insightful books, research reports, and practical manuals on ethical leadership in a rapidly changing world. Whether you're looking to strengthen integrity in your organisation, improve accountability frameworks, or deepen your understanding of values‑driven decision-making, these resources offer hands‑on guidance and global perspectives.
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Join the conversation - more upcoming events |
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Find us at these events organised by our network |
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International Conference on Business Ethics in Asia. ISBEE, a partner of the Global Survey of Business Ethics (GSBE), is hosting an international conference to bring together experts from across Asia and Australia. Hosted in collaboration with regional networks, the event will foster dialogue on advancing business ethics in the region. |
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