The purpose of this World Café session is to explore the multifaceted challenges to global stability presented by ongoing conflicts and political unrest in regions such as Ukraine, Sudan, the Middle East and more. Participants will engage in discussions to share insights, perspectives and potential solutions to these pressing issues.  

Objectives: 

1. Understanding the key issues: Identifying the drivers of conflict in these named regions and elsewhere and how they threaten wider global stability 
2. Collaborative solutions: Encourage knowledge sharing and collaborative thinking among participants in the search for peace and stability  
3. Fostering connections: Build networks among stakeholders for ongoing dialogue and action on the issues. Identify key players at every level, local, regional and international and discover where you are best place to make an impact. 

Discussion Points: 

1. Impact on international relations: How do these conflicts affect diplomatic relations between Commonwealth nations?  
2. Humanitarian issues: Address the human cost of conflicts and the international response to humanitarian need.
3. Economic consequences: What are the global economic impacts of these conflicts, such as disruption to trade, supply chains, and energy supply.
4. The role of international organisations: What role can  international bodies such as the UN, NATO, Africa Union etc and regional organisations in addressing these challenges 
5. Future prospects: Consider potential resolutions and peace-building strategies tailored to each region.  

This World Café session topic seeks to facilitate dialogue on how the Commonwealth can confront and address its colonial legacy. The discussion will explore the historical impacts of colonialism the ongoing effects on member nations and strategies for fostering reconciliation and unity within the Commonwealth. 

Objectives: 

1. Acknowledge historical context: Facilitate a shared understanding of the colonial history of the Commonwealth and its impact on member states. 
2. Explore current repercussions: Discuss the social, economic and political consequences of colonialism that continue to affect Commonwealth countries today. 
3. Fostering reconciliation: Identify approaches and frameworks for member states to address historical injustices and promote healing and cooperation. 

Discussion Points: 

1. Recognition and education: How can Commonwealth countries better educate citizens about colonial history and its ongoing impact? 
2. Reparations: What roles do apologies and reparations play in addressing the historical injustices and how can these be effectively implemented?  
3. Cultural revival/renewal: How can member states promote the revival/renewal of indigenous cultures and languages in a post-colonial world? 
4. Policy reform: What policy changes are necessary to address the continuities of colonial practices within governance structures? 
5. Future collaboration: How can the Commonwealth strengthen ties and encourage collaboration toward a shared vision of equality and justice among member states, and what role does the CPA play in facilitating such collaboration? 

This World Café topic will explore the Sustainable Development Goals and whether they remain a viable methodology for promoting development issues and tackling some of the more pernicious and complex challenges facing Commonwealth countries, especially around ending extreme poverty. This group will examine ways that parliamentarians can address the outstanding goals and examine options for the future of the Goals post-2030. 

Objectives: 

1. Examination of the Goals: A brief exploration into the 17 SDGs and whether they were fit for purpose. 
2. Good Practice and Bad Practice: What has been successfully achieved by Commonwealth countries and what valuable steps have Parliaments and parliamentarians taken to meet or exceed the Goals. 
3. What’s Next?: What can be realistically achieved between now and 2030 and what role should parliamentarians play in feeding into future Goals, if indeed there should be future Goals.  

Discussion Points: 

1. SDG Framework and Methodology: How do the SDGs relate and effect the Commonwealth from developed to less-developed country perspectives. 
2. Case studies across the Commonwealth: What have parliaments and parliamentarians done to achieve or work to towards the global goals – from scrutinising governments to legislating for change? 
3. Next Steps: What can be realistically achieved between now and 2030 and who is responsible for achieving progress now? 
4. Post 2030: What should the next iteration of the Goals look like, what part should parliamentarians play in their development (or should it be left to governments)? 
5. International Support: What role should the international community play in supporting the development and achievement of future goals.  

This World Café session will explore the critical role of corporate lobbying in shaping climate change policies and whether corporate interests hinder or help global efforts to combat climate change. With increasing corporate influence in policy decisions, this group will examine how parliamentarians can counteract lobbying against effective climate action and explore paths to align corporate power with sustainable development goals. 

Objectives: 

1. Understanding Corporate Lobbying: A brief overview of how corporate lobbying works, particularly in relation to climate change policies. 
2. Best and Worst Practices: A look at cases where corporate lobbying has either supported or undermined climate action and the role of parliamentarians in both contexts. 
3. The Path Forward: How can governments and parliamentarians address the influence of corporate lobbying to ensure effective climate action? What steps can be taken to realign corporate priorities with climate goals? 

Discussion Points: 

1. Corporate Lobbying and Policy: How does corporate lobbying affect national and international climate policies? What strategies have been used by corporations to delay or weaken climate action? 
2. Case Studies: What roles have large corporations and lobbyists played in influencing climate legislation across different Commonwealth countries? Examples of successful pushback by parliamentarians against harmful corporate lobbying. 
3. Parliamentary Scrutiny: What role can parliamentarians play in scrutinizing corporate influence in climate policy, and how can they hold governments accountable to ensure they prioritize climate goals? 
4. Aligning Corporate Interests: How can parliamentarians work with corporations to incentivize climate-friendly lobbying and promote corporate responsibility for sustainable practices? 
5. International Cooperation: What role does the international community play in regulating corporate lobbying on a global scale? Can there be a global agreement to curb the influence of corporate interests that oppose climate action? 
6. Post-2030 Climate Agenda: With the 2030 climate targets looming, what role should corporations play in shaping future climate policies, and how can parliamentarians influence that role for the better? 

This World Café topic will explore the complex and sensitive issue of assisted dying and its implications as a potential human right. Participants will engage in open discussions to share perspectives on the ethical, legal, and social dimensions of assisted dying, while considering the experiences of individuals, families and healthcare professionals. 

Objectives: 

1. Clarify concepts: Define assisted dying, including euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide and discuss the distinctions between these practices. 
2. Examine ethical perspective: Explore the moral arguments for and against-assisted dying, considering autonomy, suffering and the role of healthcare providers. 
3. Discuss legal frameworks: Review the current legal status of assisted dying in various jurisdictions and the implications for reform or legislation.  

Discussion Points: 

1. Human rights framework: Is assisted dying a fundamental human right? What legal and moral frameworks support this argument? 
2. Societal impact: How might the legalisation of assisted dying affect societal attitudes towards life, death and healthcare? 
3. Healthcare provider perspective: What challenges do healthcare providers face in the context of assisted dying and how can their voices shape the conversation? 
4. Safeguards and regulation: What safeguards should be implemented to protect vulnerable populations and ensure that assisted dying is a voluntary and informed choice? 
5. Comparative analysis: How do different countries approach assisted dying and what lessons can be learned from those models?