Southern Voice Joins Global Policy Dialogue on Post-COP30 Climate Implementation
Plataforma CIPÓ, a Southern Voice member, concluded the 2026 Global Policy Dialogue on May 26th in Salvador, Bahia, after [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Global South Survey Shows Faith in the United Nations but Questions Its Influence Distribution
A new survey published by Southern Voice finds that Global South respondents continue to see multilateral cooperation as necessary, while raising sharp concerns over unequal influence within the United Nations system.
Southern Voice and Partners Publish Policy Brief Series for 1 For 8 Billion Campaign
Southern Voice and partners examine how structural barriers, informal diplomacy, and institutional norms shape the selection of the next UN Secretary-General. Through perspectives from Bangladesh, Tanzania, Argentina, Pakistan, and Tunisia, the series explores leadership legitimacy, gender inclusion, and why multilateral systems continue to privilege certain leadership profiles over others globally.
Southern Voice launches new vodcast The Compass
The inaugural season of The Compass examines how the Global South can strengthen ownership over knowledge production, and how to reshape dominant global narratives. Across its five episodes, the series explores critical questions around who controls development narratives, how data and evidence are valued, and what it takes to ensure Southern perspectives are not only included, but lead. Featuring cross-regional dialogues, each episode highlights both shared challenges and context-specific insights, reinforcing the diversity and interconnectedness of the Southern Voice network.
Strengthening Think Tanks Project Workshop: Advancing Resilience, Collaboration, and Impact
This three-day workshop in Nairobi brought together think tanks, funders, and policymakers to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Global South research institutions. Through collaboration and co-creation, participants explored practical ways to enhance evidence use, build partnerships, and develop a shared roadmap for more impactful, inclusive research for development.
Rethinking United Nations Leadership: A Global South Perspective
Based on responses from civil society actors, researchers, and policy experts across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the report examines concerns surrounding unequal influence, concentration of power, weak political authority, and limited Global South influence in global decision-making. At the same time, it reflects continued support for international cooperation and growing expectations for a United Nations that is more representative, credible, and politically balanced ahead of the next Secretary-General selection process.
Mobilising and Scaling Local Climate Action
As global warming nears critical tipping points, locally led climate action is essential for equitable and effective solutions. This policy brief explores barriers, enablers and scaling strategies, highlighting the need for community co-creation, flexible funding, private-sector incentives, multilevel coordination and just international partnerships to sustain impactful climate initiatives.
Southern Voice Launches Resilience and Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool
Southern Voice has launched the Resilience and Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool under its Strengthening Think Tanks Project. Designed for think tanks in the Global South, the tool helps organisations assess resilience, sustainability, and policy influence across six core pillars, strengthening institutional performance and advancing more inclusive research systems.
Southern Voice Joint Statement Following 2025 Conference
In October 2025, Southern Voice convened its global network in São Paulo to reimagine the global development architecture. At a critical moment for the SDGs, the conference created space to address power asymmetries, strengthen Global South perspectives, and advance more representative and effective multilateral decision-making.
A Year of Impact: Achievements, Reflections, and a Peak at 2026
As we conclude a momentous year, we reflect on the strength of this community and our shared progress. Guided by our strategic implementation plan, we advanced global debates, tackled knowledge asymmetries, and reached new milestones through initiatives like the Challenge Fund for Evidence Use and our 2025 Conference.
