Our Scans · (LF.16) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

• [New] Illicit finance poses a global threat; undermining economies, weakening democratic institutions, and destabilising the rules-based international order. Department of Home Affairs Website
• [New] For financial institutions (and lawyers advising them), the ECB decision and current UK regulatory approach underscore that climate and environmental risk governance should be treated as a prudential matter, not merely a sustainability disclosure issue. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] Institutions that failed to meet subsequent deadlines were made subject to binding requirements and potential penalties, with Credit Agricole now becoming the second Eurozone bank (after Spain's ABANCA) to face a climate risk related fine. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] Peace in Ukraine, rebuilding trust at home, and diversifying partnerships abroad will be key to Europe's stability and influence. Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] A newly elected Colombian administration that takes a hostile position toward the 2016 Peace Accords - by demanding significant changes or further slowing implementation - could accelerate internal collapse. Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] As AI is deployed more deeply in critical processes, financial institutions surveyed said they plan to increase security investment by an average of 40% in 2026, citing concerns about cyber risk, data protection, and operational resilience. Insurance Business
• [New] Every crown court in England and Wales will receive funding to operate at maximum capacity next year, aiming to reduce delays and deliver faster justice for victims. UKAuthority
• [New] Australia supports action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran from continuing to threaten international peace and security. The Guardian
• [New] The Board of Peace could see a role for Mongolian peacekeepers in Gaza. The Diplomat
• [New] Australia has declared its support for US action against Iran to prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security. The Guardian
• [New] Africa needs coordinated action: strengthened security institutions, accountable governance, interfaith dialog and economic opportunity for vulnerable youth populations and the political will to combat terrorism sincerely and intentionally. Realnews Magazine - A General Interest Magazine in Nige
• [New] Singapore will continue to play a constructive role in the pursuit of peace and reconstruction in Gaza. ST
• [New] Pakistan had hoped for peace in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of Nato forces and expected the Taliban to focus on the welfare of the Afghan people and regional stability. The Guardian
• [New] Hamas has reportedly begun holding leadership elections among its members at a time when the militant Palestinian movement faces imminent decisions which will be critical to its own continued existence and the potential for peace in Gaza. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] A key factor sustaining Kiev's confidence is the support provided by European countries, both military and financial, totalling US$ 90 billion for 2026-2027, as well as efforts to counterbalance unilateral pressure from US President Donald Trump regarding peace negotiations. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] Current circumstances are pushing Kiev toward a compromise peace - one that will necessarily include the surrender of Ukrainian territory. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] By linking cross-Strait peace to democratic conditionality rather than deterrence alone, Europe could exercise distinctive normative leverage in shaping long-term stability in East Asia. Global Policy Journal
• [New] 2026 will likely see multiple attempts to derail direct peace talks currently under way between Russia and Ukraine. Al Jazeera
• [New] If Ukraine is supported for a while longer, Russian losses will be too great, the Russian economy will collapse and Putin will have to sue for peace, and then possibly be ousted. Cadtm

Last updated: 09 March 2026