Looking back at Academy's 2025 highlights so far
Clingendael Academy is one of the world's largest independent training centres for diplomats and professionals working internationally. In 2025, Academy continues to train diplomats, civil servants, humanitarian negotiators, peace negotiators, mediators and other professionals from all corners of the world. In the Hague, online or on location: here are some of Academy's highlights and stories of its alumni in 2025.
From trainees to trainers - humanitarian negotiators step into their trainer roles
June 2025
Humanitarian assistance plays a crucial role in protecting civilians from the consequence of conflict and disaster. Clingendael trainers travelled to Nairobi to teach alumni to deliver negotiation trainings tailored to their local context. Our Training-of-Trainers programme helps expand the reach of negotiation skills across the humanitarian sector and support the broader goal of localisation.
Clingendael Academy contributes to EU–Indonesia cyber crisis communication workshop
May 2025
The cyber crisis communication workshop brought together 26 participants from various Indonesian government institutions in Bandung. They took part in an innovative digital ‘escape room’ simulation, which placed them under realistic time pressure in crisis management teams to respond to an escalating cyber crisis.
Fruitful training completed for South American diplomats
March 2025
For three weeks, the junior diplomats from South America delved into key cross-cutting policy themes that face their region and the world today. One of the highlights included participating in the ‘world café’ on regional cooperation and visiting European institutions in Brussels.
Empowering youth peacebuilders in the Horn of Africa
June 2025
In South Sudan, Sudan, and Ethiopia, youth are often excluded from formal political and peace processes, despite making up around 70% of the population. To help shift this, Clingendael Academy and IPHRD Africa brought together 20 young peacebuilders in Nairobi to strengthen their skills and offer a space for networking and alliance building.
Clingendael trains senior Dutch officials on EU decision-making
May 2025
Senior civil servants from various Dutch ministries and executive agencies participated in the EU course Inzicht in Europa. They explored the functioning of the European institutions, the Dutch position in Brussels, and how to exert influence within EU legislative procedures. The course concluded with a visit to the heart of EU policy-making: Brussels, to engage with Dutch professionals working in and around the EU.
Preparing Dutch peacekeepers for deployment: Clingendael Academy hosts specialised training
March 2025
Serving as a United Nations peacekeeper requires more than just operational readiness—it demands a deep understanding of the region of deployment and expertise in navigating complex environments. Conflict sensitivity, intercultural communication, and managing disinformation are among the crucial skills peacekeepers need to operate effectively.
Diplomats dive deep in blue economy training towards a healthy Indian and Pacific Ocean
April 2025
Clingendael Academy brought together diplomats from the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and coastal countries who face shared environmental and economic challenges. The group sharpened their diplomatic skills and deepened their expertise in the Blue Economy – a concept focused on the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, enhanced livelihoods, and environmental preservation.
Clingendael trains UN Experts in mediation support
April 2025
Clingendael Academy delivered a five-day training course in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aimed at strengthening the mediation support capacities of United Nations staff. The course was tailored to experienced UN staff, providing tools and knowledge to help set up and guide mediation initiatives in conflict-affected settings.
'I would rate this humanitarian training 10/10'
Aftab is programme officer for the German disaster relief organisation Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe. He improved his humanitarian negotiation skills at the Clingendael Academy.
'De onderhandelingssimulatie tilt mijn werk naar hoger niveau'
Xiomara nam deel aan de Leergang Buitenlandse Betrekkingen (LBB). Ze werkt als compliance officer en vertelt hoe de LBB haar vaardigheid in o.a. onderhandelen heeft verbeterd.
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