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In May, we welcomed a cohort of emerging leaders to our new ethical AI governance fellowship, published our 2025 annual report showcasing the impact of last year's work, and shared insights on responsible governance and human flourishing across sectors. Learn more and see what's coming up next and how to get involved...

Congratulations to our 2026 AI fellows

We are proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of Globethics’ Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance Fellowship — a diverse and inspiring group of professionals committed to shaping responsible, inclusive, and ethical AI systems worldwide.


This year’s Fellows bring rich regional perspectives, interdisciplinary expertise, and innovative ideas to address some of the most pressing challenges in AI governance today.


Thanks to the overwhelming interest in the Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance Fellowship, in May 2026, Globethics has also launched a new public programme, the Open Track: Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance, a series of free webinars which runs alongside the fellowship and is open to all.


Through the Open Track, we invite you to follow and engage with the fellowship through webinars and open Q&As with the 2026 fellows and invited speakers.

Join the webinars

A Legacy of Hope in a Changing World

We are pleased to share the release of the Globethics Annual Report 2025, highlighting the people, projects, and partnerships that shaped our work over the past year.


As our President, Dietrich Werner, reflected: “Throughout 2025, Globethics has shown that even amid profound global crises, the power of partnerships, renewed mindsets, and ethical leadership remains alive.”

The report is both a reflection and a celebration — made possible by the dedication of our team and Board, the support of our donors and partners, and the strength of our global community. Together, we continue to build a shared legacy of ethical leadership for a better life and world for all.

Read the report

On the blog - Policy views from our community

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Ethical Mining and Governance in Africa’s Mineral Future

Herbert Makinda, Globethics Eastern Africa Regional Manager, May 2026.

In his latest blog, “Ethical Mining and Governance in Africa’s Mineral Future,” Herbert Makinda, Globethics Eastern Africa Regional Manager, reflects on key insights from the Kenya Mining Investment Conference & Exhibition (MICE) 2026. Drawing on discussions with over 700 stakeholders, he explores how Africa is rethinking its mineral wealth through ethical governance, value addition, and inclusive development—highlighting a growing shift toward sustainable, people-centered mining practices across the continent.

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Women in Tech Summit 2026: Ethics Needs Wi‑Fi

R. Kat Morse, Acting Head of Solutions Hub, May 2026.

In her recent reflection on the Women in Tech Summit 2026, Kat Morse shares key insights on AI, leadership, and inclusion, highlighting why ethical technology must go hand in hand with access and participation. From powerful keynote moments to deeper questions around governance, bias, and agency, the blog explores how ensuring connectivity, representation, and real influence is essential to building truly inclusive and responsible AI systems.

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Explore more insights

Human Flourishing in Business: Rethinking Corporate Governance

Race Towards Paradise or the Abyss? Ethics, AI and the Future of Humanity

Ethical AI: Ensuring Technology Serves Human Flourishing, Not Just Efficiency

Global engagement on ethics and governance

Lakshmi Subandi meets Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs,

At a recent meeting in Jakarta, Globethics engaged with Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, and partners from YADEMA to advance discussions on ethical AI governance. The exchange highlighted Globethics’ key role in promoting the transition from voluntary ethical principles to enforceable, inclusive, and context-sensitive regulatory frameworks. 

Emphasising the growing importance of global collaboration, the meeting also reinforced support for the upcoming Global Ethics Forum 2026 in Bali as a platform convened by Globethics to strengthen dialogue and action on responsible AI governance worldwide.

Ethics as a Bridge in Times of Polarisation

Globethics Executive Director Fadi Daou recently participated in the Venice ResetDOC Seminar on “The Role of Ethics in a Broken Polis,” contributing to discussions on the growing challenges of political polarisation and the role of ethics in rebuilding dialogue.

Reflecting on the seminar, Fadi highlighted how current global trends — including the rise of populist movements and increasing political fragmentation — are contributing to shrinking civic space, deepening divisions, and the dehumanisation of opposing views. These dynamics, he noted, risk undermining democratic deliberation and, in extreme cases, can lead to various forms of violence. Against this backdrop, the seminar emphasised the urgent need to rethink the relationship between power, narrative, and public discourse. Discussions pointed to a shift in which political, financial, media, and technological forces increasingly shape narratives, often reinforcing polarisation rather than enabling open debate.

Join the conversation - more upcoming events

24 June 2026

In person. "Strengthening Civil Society Voices from Latin America and the Caribbean in AI Governance". Side event of the Third Ministerial Summit on the Ethics of AI in LAC.

15 July 2026

13:00-14:30 CEST. Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance: Open Track Webinar 2: Discussing the AI4Good Summit Outcomes

Find us at these events organised by our network

18 June 2026

Women at the Table's UN Human Rights Council Side Event, co-organised with Globethics

7 - 10 July 2026

World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and AI for Good Global Summit. Geneva, Switzerland

Knowledge and resources

Your guide to free resources on Environmental Ethics

We're pleased to share the Research Library's Monthly Reading List for June 2026. This month, the list focuses on Environmental Ethics: Extractive Industries, with recommended readings exploring key issues such as human rights due diligence, responsible mining practices, biodiversity conservation, governance and transparency in resource extraction, and the role of inclusive and sustainable development frameworks in shaping the future of the sector. Download the monthly reading list for June 2026


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