Paris Peace Forum 2025 | 29-30 Oct.
The 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum took place on October 29 and 30 at the Palais de Chaillot, with two days of high-level debates dedicated to peace, climate, and the impact of technological progress on people. More than 15 heads of state and government and 25 ministers from around the world participated in the discussions, alongside 4,000 participants and 500 speakers across more than 85 sessions and roundtables.
Under the theme "New Coalitions for Peace, People and the Planet," the Forum addressed the major crises of our time. "The word that embodies the Forum is impact. Faced with a brutalized and chaotic world, we do not simply analyze it: we take action, we bring together stakeholders with a view to transforming it," said Justin Vaïsse, Founder and Director General of the Paris Peace Forum, during the closing press conference.
New coalitions for peace
Sessions explored the Great Lakes crisis, Europe's place in the world, AI governance and the protection of democracies, as well as ongoing challenges in Ukraine and the Middle East. Former High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet announced her candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, while former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert reaffirmed the necessity of a Palestinian-run government to administer Gaza within the framework of the Two-State solution.
New coalitions for people
The Forum hosted the high-level political segment of the International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media, co-organized by IFPIM and FID. In the presence of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, and several heads of state including Emmanuel Macron, John Dramani Mahama (Ghana), Maia Sandu (Moldova), Nikol Pashinyan (Armenia) and Edi Rama (Albania), a collective political declaration was adopted by 29 states. These countries are committed to strengthening multilateral action and increasing resources to promote reliable information and counter manipulation. France announced it would renew its support for IFPIM with a new contribution of €10 million.
New coalitions for the planet
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and in preparation for COP30 in Brazil, President Macron closed the first day by emphasizing the urgency of reducing methane emissions, accelerating reforestation, and strengthening North-South cooperation. Alongside Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President, and Monique Barbut, French Minister for Ecological Transition, six COP presidents (current and former) participated in the discussions. A broad consensus emerged on the need to concretely reduce methane emissions from the energy sector and accelerate the phase-out of coal, while ensuring that security-driven approaches concerning strategic minerals do not compromise the international cooperation essential to climate objectives.
