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📢 What is Inter Pares? We connect EU parliaments with partner parliaments to promote democratic governance, transparency, and inclusive policies. 🌍🏛️

On 4 March, a follow-up webinar hosted by Inter Pares, funded by the @EU & the Research Service of the @ua_parliament focused on Chapter 15 – Energy of the EU acquis, exploring renewables, energy efficiency & energy security. #EUintegration

On 3 March, Inter Pares, funded by the @EU and the Research Service of the @ua_parliament hosted a webinar on EU Climate Policy & the Green Agenda (Chapter 27). Experts from the European Parliamentary Research Service presented on the EU climate framework. #EUintegration #Ukraine

Recently, the @ua_parliament visited the German @Bundestag in Berlin, w/ support from Inter Pares & the National Assembly of France to discuss: EU integration, parliamentary communication & committee work. Inspiring conversations during extraordinary times.

Delegated legislation can boost efficiency – but unchecked, it risks transparency & accountability. Our new brief from @Int_IDEA draws lessons from 7 countries & sets out 7 principles for parliaments to manage delegation responsibly. tinyurl.com/yrakehf6 #GoodGovernance

How can MPs influence the #LegislativeAgenda in executive-dominated systems? On 12 Feb, Inter Pares convened the Parliaments of Sierra Leone & Denmark to explore Denmark’s use of policy motions - powerful legislative tools that can secure plenary debate & shape public discourse.

From Botswana to Europe, parliamentarians are grappling with crop loss, compensation gaps, land use & climate pressures - and learning from communities who live this reality every day. Read more: idea.int/blog/when-peop… #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #ClimateGovernance

And that’s a wrap! 🎬 Day 3 of the #HumanWildlifeCoexistence roundtable concluded w/ final remarks by @EUinBotswana Amb. Petra Pereyra & @BWParliament Speaker Hon. D.L. Keorapetse - emphasizing power of parliamentary partnership. 📷A major step toward sustainable coexistence!

🎬 Closing the #HumanWildlifeCoexistence Roundtable in Gaborone: Hon. @P_P_Shifeta reminded us of the responsibility leaders carry to shape a future where people and wildlife thrive together. #CoexistenceInAction #WildlifeConservation @BWParliament

Today in Gaborone, at the #HumanWildlifeCoexistence roundtable hosted by @BWParliament & @Int_IDEA, Hon. Klaus Mack from @Bundestag: “Coexistence does not happen in Berlin or New York. It happens in villages, on fields, on grazing land and at the borders of protected areas.”

Day 2 of the #HumanWildlifeCoexistence Parliamentary Roundtable is in full swing in #Botswana! 🦁🇧🇼Parliamentarians identified actionable takeaways to balance national development with biodiversity goals. 🌍✨@BWParliament @Int_IDEA

🎥#HumanWildlifeCoexistence Conference Highlight: Ms. Oniya Masiye, Community Director at the African Parks Network, spoke during the roundtable session on Mitigation of Wildlife Impact on Human Activities: Compensation and Insurance Schemes - watch her insights. @BWParliament

🎥 #HumanWildlifeCoexistence Roundtable Highlight: Watch Hon. Khamis Chome Abdi, Member of the Wildlife & Tourism Committee, Kenya’s National Assembly, speak on how strong policies and legislation are driving real change in wildlife conservation. @BWParliament @Int_IDEA

Community perspectives from the frontlines of the #HumanWildlifeCoexistence roundtable hosted by @BWParliament & @Int_IDEA's @InterParesEU: 🎤 Frank G. Limbo, Community Representative, Botswana: "We should empower people to conserve and not tell people to conserve."

At the first session of yesterday's @BWParliament & @Int_IDEA #HumanWildlifeCoexistence parliamentary roundtable: 🎙 Hon. Gabatsholwe Disho - "Through inclusive policies, strong partnerships & evidence-based action, we can transform conflict into coexistence."

Day 1: The Roundtable on #HumanWildlifeCoexistence, hosted by the National Assembly of Botswana with @InterParesEU & @Int_IDEA, w/support from the EU brought together MPs from Africa, Europe & beyond to advance people-centred, locally grounded solutions for coexistence.

The @Leg_Botswana, in partnership with @Int_IDEA #InterPares opened Day 1 of the roundtable on #HumanWildlifeCoexistence in Gaborone! 🇧🇼 Hon. Helen Pushy Manyeneng, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, spoke on steps needed for peace b/w humans & wildlife.

From 19–21 Jan, the National Assembly of Botswana will host an International Parliamentary Roundtable on #HumanWildlifeCoexistence. MPs from Africa, Europe & beyond will share practical, community-centred solutions that protect livelihoods and biodiversity. #ClimateAndDemocracy

🌍 From 1–5 Dec, the National Assembly of Benin joined parliamentary peers from 🇨🇿 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇸🇰 in a study visit organized by Inter Pares - strengthening #ParliamentaryResearch and #EvidenceBasedPolicy👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/48sa6hhh

#HumanRights are #OurEverydayEssentials essentials. Yet women and young people still face barriers to participate and lead. In 2024, political rights & civil liberties declined in 60 countries. The #WYDECommunity strengthens the spaces where women & youth claim their rights.

How do MPs advance human rights? 🌐 Our "Global Perspectives" series spotlights parliaments championing rights. See how Ireland's MPs are driving inclusion through the Joint Committee on Disability Matters. Today, on #HumanRightsDay, watch the interview: tinyurl.com/4n5rckcu