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Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL)
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenThink TankDemocracy & Public GoodsSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2014
LocationBerlin
About Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL)
The Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) is a platform dedicated to exploring new forms of diplomacy and addressing complex global challenges. For ten years, it enabled stakeholders to develop agendas for collective action, fostering mutual trust and common interests with partners like the Federal Foreign Offices of Germany and Slovenia. Since December 31, 2024, the GDL is in a transitional period, operating as a pro bono network and seeking new operational partners, with its website serving as a digital archive of its valuable work. It is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Fostering peaceful societies through innovative diplomacy
The organization develops diplomatic strategies for conflict mitigation and creates spaces for collective action to strengthen mutual trust and common interests.
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthening global partnerships for common solutions
As a platform, the Global Diplomacy Lab unites experts from diverse countries and fields to develop and implement new diplomatic approaches for global challenges.
Reduced Inequalities
Inclusive diplomacy for more equitable societies
The Global Diplomacy Lab promotes inclusive diplomatic approaches and strategies to overcome social fragmentation and reduce inequalities in global cooperation.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL)?+
The GDL is a platform dedicated to exploring new forms of diplomacy and addressing complex global challenges. Its mission is to enable stakeholders to develop and reformulate agendas for collective action, fostering mutual trust and common interests.
Q2What is the current status of the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL)?+
After ten years of successful operation with leading partners, the GDL entered a transitional period on December 31, 2024. It currently operates as a pro bono network through its active members and is seeking new operational partners, with its website serving as a digital archive.
Q3What types of initiatives did the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) undertake?+
The GDL organized "Labs" and "Activities" to investigate the future of diplomacy and necessary competencies. Examples include the "GDL Lab: Peace Room for Collective Action" in Rwanda and the "Bled Strategic Forum 2025 – GDL Inclusive Diplomacy Lounge."
Q4Which strategic partners did the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) collaborate with?+
During its decade of operation, the GDL collaborated with strategic partners such as the Federal Foreign Offices of Germany and Slovenia, the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, the German-American Fulbright Commission, and iac Berlin.
Q5How is the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL)'s global network structured?+
The GDL is characterized by a global presence with outstanding members drawn from five continents. During its current transitional phase, the GDL community is represented by the Elected Advisory Council (EAC).
Q6Where is the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) headquartered and what is its legal form?+
The Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and is organized as a registered association (e.V.).
Q7Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does the Global Diplomacy Lab (GDL) primarily contribute to?+
The GDL primarily contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) is supported as a secondary goal.
