The Dresden International Forum was held as an integral part of the Dresden Nexus Conference under the theme “The Future of Resources – Resources for the Future.” The 2025 Forum focused on “From Conflicts to Cooperation: The Resource Nexus as a Pathway to Peace and Prosperity in Africa,” bringing together diplomats, scholars, experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore how integrated resource management can foster sustainable development, peace, and resilience across the African continent.
Scene Setting
His Excellency Stephen Mubiru, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the Federal Republic of Germany
Barbara Meyer, State Secretary in the Saxon State Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development
Panel Discussion
Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University and UN Under-Secretary-General
H.R.H. Princess Dr. h.c. Abze Djigma, Initiator and leader of the MAMA-LIGHT Initiative, Co-Chair of the UNFCCC Paris Committee on Capacity-Building
Gulnara Roll, Head of the GlobalABC Secretariat; Head of the Cities Unit, United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP); Officer in Charge of the Mitigation Branch, UNEP Climate Change Division
Lars Bergmann, Founder and CEO, VIADUCT Technologies GmbH
Chair, Sonja Hahn-Tomer, Executive and Liaison Officer, United Nations University
