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Democracy IDEAs is brought to you by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). Our podcasts share analyses, data, and insights from experts worldwide to help you understand the challenges of democracy in times of crisis. Find more information to empower you on decision-making processes at www.idea.int

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In this episode of Democracy IDEAs, Amanda Sourek sits down with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations for a timely conversation on the role of democracy in today’s multilateral system. As global ... more

In this episode of Democracy IDEAs, Amanda Sourek speaks with Ambassador Maritza Chan, Costa Rica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and a leading voice on gender equality, disarmament, and AI governance. 

Ambassador Chan reflects on h... more

In this episode, Sharon Pia Hickey Programme Officer at International IDEA’s Constitution-Building and Climate Change and Democracy programmes speaks with Thai lawyer Sor Rattanamanee Polkla, Executive Coordinator, and Co-Founder of Community Resourc... more

There are many lessons to be learned from what collectively came to be known as the 'Supercycle Election Year' of 2024. Together with the European Partnership of Democracy (EPD), International IDEA have published the report ‘The Election Year 2024 an... more

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Lauri Voionmaa
Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of Finland to the UN
Finland (Finnish Mission to the UN)
Episode: Finland’s Voice in Global Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa
Maritza Chan
Ambassador, Costa Rica to the United Nations
Costa Rica (UN Permanent Representative)
Episode: Democracy and Human Rights in a Changing World: A Discussion with Ambassador Maritza Chan
Sofia Calabrese
Researcher from the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)
European Partnership for Democracy
Episode: Navigating Tech Policy and Global Election Integrity
Juliane Müller
Part of International IDEA's Digitalization and Democracy Program
International IDEA
Episode: Navigating Tech Policy and Global Election Integrity
Sor Rattanamanee Polkla
Thai lawyer and executive coordinator of the Community Resource Centre Foundation (CRC)
CRC and Community Resource Centre Foundation (CRC)
Episode: Beyond Borders: Defending Communities and the Climate in Thailand and the Mekong
Christina Voigt
Professor of Law, expert in international environmental law
University of Oslo; University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
Episode: The evolving legal landscape of climate justice
Natalia Zuazo
Digital policy expert from Latin America, founder of Salto, senior consultant for UNESCO
Salto; UNESCO
Episode: AI, Elections and Disinformation in Latin America
Alia Yofira
Human rights and technology researcher; Safer Internet Lab; PurpleCode Collective
Safer Internet Lab; PurpleCode Collective
Episode: AI, Elections, and Policy in Asia-Pacific
Cristina Leston-Bandeira
Chair of the International Parliament Engagement Network, Professor of Politics at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds / IPEN
Episode: Beyond the Walls – Rethinking Parliament as Public Space

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Facing the climate crisis and democracy backsliding by reforming global governance
Q: Can you explain the Planetary Protection Council concept and how such a body could function within the UN?
The Planetary Protection Council would synthesize scientific assessments, broaden participation beyond governments, have advisory or stronger powers including potential to initiate UN General Assembly actions, and could operate without Charter changes and even without the United States.
Facing the climate crisis and democracy backsliding by reforming global governance
Q: Could you explain a bit more what the difference is and how it's moved on with earth system governance?
Earth system governance integrates human and environmental systems, emphasizes planetary boundaries, and shifts focus from national to global scales, including justice and democracy as core components.
Finland’s Voice in Global Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa
Q: Can you tell me a little bit more about that? What is Phelan's stance on Security Council reform?
The interlocutor explains that Finland supports a more representative Security Council, potentially adding seats for Africa and other regions, while being cautious about expanding or altering the veto, and exploring reforms such as the number and eligibility of elected members to improve effectiveness and legitimacy.
Finland’s Voice in Global Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa
Q: So how do you actively bring these democratic standards that Finland upholds to the UN, particularly to resolutions and documents being adopted and to the norm setting of the UN?
Finland works through a multidimensional approach: advocating for democracy and human rights within SDGs and development frameworks, pushing for gender equality, and leveraging Finland's experience in transparent governance and rule of law to shape norms and accountability in UN processes, while seeking constructive coalition-building and practical reforms in the UN 80 context.
Beyond Borders: Defending Communities and the Climate in Thailand and the Mekong
Q: What was the spark? Why did you decide to become a public interest lawyer?
She describes starting as a private lawyer and then taking on environmental and public interest cases around 2000, inspired by community rights and a desire to use law to protect the environment and vulnerable populations.

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The show focuses on democracy, governance, and global policy, drawing from diplomats, scholars, journalists, and policy practitioners who illuminate how democratic processes interact with international institutions, technology, climate justice, and public engagement. Episodes frequently explore multilateral diplomacy, AI governance, election integrity, legislative outreach, and citizen participation, often through case studies from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. A notable strength is its ability to pair high-level regulatory or institutional analysis with practical, on-the-ground insights (e.g., citizen juries, parliamentary outreach, and digital campaigning), making it valuable for policymakers, advocacy groups, and resea... more

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