At the Berlin Moot we were grateful for the opportunity to present our peacegaming tools utilizing AI and pitched our approach to creating a Feedback Loop leveraging our Eight Principles for Peace to inform decision-making and implement transformative shifts in practice.

Reflecting on the conclusion of the Berlin Moot, we go back to Geneva with renewed energy and hope, enriched by constructive dialogue and innovative ideas to evolve our approach to peace.

Among key insights, we are reminded that peace breaks down due to lack of legitimacy and inclusion, as also proven by the consultations that stand at the root of our Principles for Peace. To combat this, new visions need to embrace participatory approaches and facilitate communication channels among all stakeholders affected by conflict.

Crucially, inclusion efforts must extend beyond traditional boundaries to include the private sector, business community, international actors, local organizations, academia, religious communities, and representations of Indigenous communities, women, and youth.

Principles for Peace stands at the forefront of these innovative approaches, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to this event with three interesting panels and events.

Firstly, we presented our peace gaming tools utilizing AI. This exploration delved into the potential of AI in testing diverse scenarios to reimagine peacebuilding strategies, reinforcing the notion that embracing the principles of peace as a framework can unlock new ways of thinking about the consequences of decision-making about peace processes. Dr. Stella Voutta, Kees Matthijssen, Bert Koenders, and Florian Dunkel with the CRISP – Crisis Simulation for Peace e. V. team took part in this endeavour, and we are grateful for their contribution.

Secondly, we pitched our approach to creating a Feedback Loop leveraging our Eight Principles for Peace to inform decision-making and implement transformative shifts in practice. This mechanism facilitates data gathering and analysis, using the Principles as a stable benchmark for assessments and course-correction. We look forward to continuing working in Somalia with local authorities to accompany the implementation of the National Reconciliation Framework using this lens, and we thank Khadija Ali for her contribution to the session.
Lastly, our panel with Hiba Qasas, Dr. Neil Ferguson, Mirko Manzoni, Theresa Lenemann, facilitated by Tatiana Oronzco Garcia, sparked discussions on innovative finance mechanisms and intervention strategies for peacebuilding.

Overall, as a conclusion of the Berlin Moot, we are reminded of the importance of continuous learning, adaptation, and course-correction. Embracing the Principles for Peace as our guiding framework, supported by robust measurement tools, is crucial to pave the way towards lasting change. We extend our gratitude to our partners and colleagues, including the Berghof Foundation, for creating the space for this enriching experience, and we look forward to taking part in the evolution of our collective efforts at Berlin 2.0!