From dialogue to action.
The programs through which United World Leaders turns the experience of its members into results: channels for peace, practical policy, the next generation, and a presence on campuses worldwide.
Global Preventive Diplomacy & Peace Initiative
Preventing conflict before it begins.
Some of the greatest human, economic and geopolitical costs arise when tensions are allowed to develop into crises, and crises into conflict. Once a crisis escalates, the options available to governments and international institutions become more limited, more expensive and more difficult.
Preventive diplomacy often requires something formal channels cannot always provide: a credible, independent and nonpartisan environment where parties can engage beyond political constraints and established negotiating structures. An initiative led by one government is seen through that government’s interests. United World Leaders offers neutral institutional territory.
The Initiative is designed to complement, not replace, governments, the United Nations, regional organizations and diplomatic institutions. No single government, bloc, organization or participant should control it or be able to prevent constructive engagement among others.
Developing better cooperation
The Chairman’s keynote at the 2025 Understanding China conference in Guangzhou set out the case for better cooperation between the two countries, work in which Young Leaders also take part.
- Early dialogue on emerging tensions
- Track II diplomacy and confidence-building
- Mediation and facilitated dialogue
- Economic, trade and technology disputes
- Intercultural and interfaith dialogue
United World Leaders Policy Institute
Turning ideas into impact.
A global, action-oriented think tank that develops practical, implementation-oriented solutions for peace, prosperity and human well-being. It brings together representatives of governments, universities, international organizations, business, foundations and civil society, and connects the work of think tanks and research centres around the world.
To develop innovative, practical and impactful policy solutions that advance socioeconomic prosperity, peace, human dignity, sustainability, opportunity and human well-being throughout the world.
- International cooperation and diplomacy
- Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
- Trade and investment
- Artificial intelligence and digital governance
- Health, energy and climate
- Youth leadership and development
Young United World Leaders
Preparing the next generation, through mentorship, projects and the Young World Parliament.
Those who have governed, with those who will.
Webinars with former Heads of State, projects led by members, the Young World Leader Awards, and a standing deliberative body whose Resolutions are transmitted to the Councils.
Young UWLUnited World Leaders Forums
Leaders on campus.
Direct access
Former Heads of State, leaders of family offices and investment funds and of multinational and nonprofit organizations, in dialogue with students and faculty.
Visibility and partnership
High-profile events that strengthen a university’s global standing and open collaborations with leaders in every sector.
Employers and opportunity
Career centres engage employers through the Forums, opening internships and placements for students.
United World Leaders Prizes
In preparation: prizes in ten fields, from peace to technology and innovation, each with a medal, a citation and a community of laureates.
Peace · Physics · Chemistry · Medicine and Health · Literature · Economic Sciences · Technology and Innovation · Education · Environment and Sustainability · Humanitarian Achievement