High-Level Expert Group meetings | InterAction Council

These preparatory meetings focus on a specific theme related to one of the Council's priority areas, with a panel of experts drawn from around the world. The resulting Chairman's Report is then tabled at the Annual Plenary Meeting of the membership.

A New Agenda for Peace and Security

On 15 May 2023, Bertie Ahern chaired a meeting on A New Agenda for Peace and Security in Valletta, Malta

High-Level Roundtable: Emergency Response re: the Climate Crisis

On 12 November 2019, H.E. Winnie Kiap, High Commissioner for Papua New Guinea, chaired a meeting on Emergency Response re: the Climate Crisis in London, UK

Ethical and Durable Approaches to Migrant and Refugee Issues

On 15 January 2019, George Vassiliou and Thomas S. Axworthy chaired a meeting on Migrant and Refugee Issues in Limassol, Cyprus

Implications for Geopolitics: Arctic Biodiversity, Development, and Cooperation

On 10 October 2018, Margaret Jay and Thomas S. Axworthy chaired a meeting on "Implications for Geopolitics: Arctic Biodiversity, Development, and Cooperation" in Rovaniemi, Finland

Collaborative Action on "One Health for People and Planet"

On 28 May 2018, Bertie Ahern and Thomas S. Axworthy chaired a meeting on "Collaborative Action on One Health for People and Planet" in Edinburgh, Scotland

Water, Peace, and Security

On 28 November 2017, Jean Chrétien and Thomas S. Axworthy chaired a meeting on "Water, Peace, and Security" in Ottawa, Canada

Innovation, Jobs, and Future Global Prosperity

On 14 October 2017, William F. Weld chaired a meeting on "Innovation, Jobs, and Future Global Prosperity" in Boston, USA

Creating an Inclusive World in the Era of President Trump

On 29 May 2017, Abdel Salam Majali and William F. Weld co-chaired a meeting on "Creating an Inclusive World in the Era of President Trump" in Dublin, Ireland

The WEHAB (Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture and Biodiversity) Elements in a Changing World: Developing the Nexus

On 8 July 2016, the InterAction Council held a meeting on "The WEHAB (Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture and Biodiversity) Elements in a Changing World: Developing the Nexus" in Guiyang, China

New Realities for Global Health Security

From 15-16 February 2016, Bertie Ahern chaired a meeting on "New Realities for Global Health Security" in Wales, UK