Author: Paula Rathjen

Building Peace in Schools: Reflections on Restorative Practice Training Ben Harper, Peer Mediation National Coordinator for Quakers in Britain, recently completed a comprehensive training course on restorative practices for education settings. The training provided him with valuable tools and insights to support schools in adopting

Tackling the Net-Zero Challenge: The Evolving Role of ADR in Climate Governance As countries and corporations scramble to meet net-zero goals, conflicts over accountability and progress are becoming unavoidable. Mediation is emerging as a powerful tool to cut through the complexity, offering a collaborative path

CMC Launches New Mental Health Resources REPORT BY VICTORIA HARRIS Although conflict is a natural part of life and has the power to be transformative in a positive sense, it’s important to also acknowledge the potential for conflict to be destructive and in particular the

Breaking the Cycle - Insights from the Restorative Justice Council Conference The Restorative Justice Council's conference 'Breaking the Cycle' explored critical themes such as the role of restorative practices in addressing the school-to-prison pipeline, the impact of school exclusion, and the importance of community trust.

Mediating Climate Change Disputes: Navigating Scope 3 Effects and International Law Implementation in Energy Transition Projects In his latest article, Philip Corsano explores the role of mediation in resolving climate change disputes. By bridging gaps between international legal standards and domestic law, mediation offers a

Dionne Dury Joins Acas Roundtable Discussing 5 Year Strategy Dionne Dury, Chair of the CMC Workplace Mediation Group, was asked to take part in an ACAS roundtable on the organisation's five year strategy last week. "It was a pleasure to share views, on behalf of

Speak to Me - Irish High Court Rules on Duty to Advise on Mediation In a recent ruling, the High Court of Ireland imposed a costs penalty for a solicitor's failure to comply with the duty to advise clients about mediation. Bill Holohan's article on