Caux Initiatives of Change joins the global Peace Parks Initiative
Caux Democracy Forum 2025
02/06/2025
The Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation is pleased to announce its participation in the Peace Parks Initiative , a global network coordinated by the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT). This initiative aims to foster peace and environmental stewardship by recognizing meaningful places around the world as spaces for reflection, dialogue, and connection.
As a recognized Peace Park, the Caux Palace will become part of a network that includes over 450 locations worldwide, such as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Victoria Falls, and Pietermaritzburg.
These spaces serve as symbolic and practical sites for cultivating peace, celebrating cultural and historical heritage, and encouraging responsible tourism and sustainability.
What this means for the Caux Palace
By joining the Peace Parks network, the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation affirms its long-standing commitment to:
- Promoting peace and global understanding
- Encouraging environmental awareness and sustainable development
- Creating space for inclusive dialogue and trustbuilding across communities and cultures
The participation at the Peace Park Initiative will be marked by the installation of a co-branded plaque, featuring a peace-themed quote, to be unveiled at the Caux Democracy Forum in July 2025.
The Caux Peace Parks will be inaugurated at the Caux Democracy Forum Opening Ceremony on 8 July 2025 in the presence of Olivier Gfeller, mayor or Montreux, Andreas Larentzakis, from the International Institute for Peace through Tourism, and Jacqueline Coté, president of the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation)
A partnership for a more inclusive and peaceful world
The evolving partnership with IIPT aligns with Caux Initiatives of Change’s core mission: to bring people together across cultures and sectors, foster trust, and inspire action for a more inclusive and peaceful world. We are excited to explore the potential of the Peace Parks initiative as a meaningful way to reflect and reinforce our identity as a space for peacebuilding, reflection, connection, dialogue, and unity.
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The inauguration of the Caux Palace as Peace Park will take place on 9 July 2025 during the Caux Democracy Forum 2025.
Interested to know more? Discover the full programme and join us on 8 - 12 July in Caux!
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