Achim Wennmann

Achim Wennmann is a Professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute, holding the Nagulendran Chair in Peace Mediation. He serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and is affiliated with the Centre on Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding (CCDP), the Geneva Water Hub, and the Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE).

• Doctorate in International Relations, Graduate Institute
• Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES), Graduate Institute
• Bachelor’s in International Relations with Development Studies, University of Sussex

His research focuses on the political economy of violent conflict, urban peacebuilding, and global governance. He explores how cities can become hubs for pragmatic peace strategies, the role of natural resources in conflict and cooperation, and Geneva’s evolving position as a global governance center. His work bridges academic rigor with policy action, emphasizing partnerships across sectors.

Key publications include analyses on peace mediation, conflict economies, and urban resilience. He has contributed to journals like Third World Quarterly and edited volumes with Cambridge University Press and Routledge. His policy work spans the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development and EU/UNDP initiatives on Yemen.