Yunnan forum backs stronger voice for global south in governance

Kunming, Yunnan, China: Media and think tanks from the Global South should fully leverage their role as bridges, foster broad consensus, speak up for...

Kunming, Yunnan, China: Media and think tanks from the Global South should fully leverage their role as bridges, foster broad consensus, speak up for justice, and contribute wisdom and strength to enhancing the representation and voice of the Global South in global governance, as well as to promoting world peace and stability, said Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Yunnan Consensus.

The Consensus was passed at the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum 2025 which was held in Yunnan Province, China, from September 5 to 9, 2025.

The Forum brought together approximately 500 representatives from over 260 media outlets, think tanks and government agencies from 110 countries and regions, as well as international and regional organizations.

Under the theme “Empowering Global South, Navigating Global Changes,” the Forum served as a key platform for extensive dialogues and in-depth discussions.

The participants of the Forum explored ways to strengthen the role of media and think tanks in uniting the Global South, amplifying its voice, deepening cooperation, promoting mutual learning among civilizations, and advancing the building of a closer community with a shared future for humanity.