About us
Globethics is an international non-governmental organisation, in consultative status with UN ECOSOC, dedicated to advancing ethical leadership worldwide. Building on 20 years of expertise and global trust, Globethics leverages its international network and strategic Geneva location to support the civil society, international organisations, private and public sectors in developing solutions to ethical dilemmas – moving beyond compliance towards impactful, values-driven governance and action across areas including technology, peacebuilding, higher education, and business.
Firmly aligned with the SDG Agenda – especially SDG 16, the UN Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations, Globethics applies agile strategy and management to respond effectively to new needs, resources, and opportunities for ethical transformation.
Our vision, mission and values
Our offer
Globethics provides a comprehensive suite of three interrelated services designed to foster ethical leadership and responsible governance: the Knowledge Hub, the Engagement Hub, and the Solutions Hub.
Knowledge Hub: Research, Publication, Information and Documentation Services
Through the integration of these services, the Knowledge Hub supports our work in multi-stakeholder engagement for thought leadership and our capacity-building and consultancy efforts, while playing a key role in the development and dissemination of knowledge about ethics.
Engagement Hub: Convening, Networking, and Thought Leadership
The Engagement Hub serves as a global platform for networking and collaboration through events, both in Geneva and through Globethics’ regional centres. It empowers individuals to become ethical leaders, fostering critical reflection, responsible governance, and active multistakeholder engagement. By strengthening connections within the global ethics community, the Hub also facilitates policy dialogue to promote value-driven and ethically informed policies.
Solutions Hub: Consulting and Capacity-Building
The Solutions Hub promotes responsible governance through two key activities: capacity building and consulting. It provides executive training courses and institutional development programmes to equip decision-makers with the skills to address ethical challenges. Simultaneously, it offers support in the form of consulting services to private, public, and civil society organisations, helping them develop and implement robust ethical policies and practices.
20 years of Globethics
Globethics was founded in 2004 in Geneva by the initiative of Christoph Stückelberger and the participation of 29 other experts in ethics from 4 continents and 21 countries (Cameroon, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa; China, India, Indonesia, Lebanon; Belgium, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, UK; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, USA), with the aim to foster networking and nurture synergies, empower individuals and institutions, and facilitate collaboration for impactful initiatives in research and advocacy, in the diverse fields of ethics and leadership.