New Delhi [India], September 15: The Netherlands and India are poised to strengthen ties in global governance and climate change discourse, as renowned international lawyer Maja Groff, based in The Hague, arrives in India this week on a visit organized by the Trajectories of Hope Foundation, a New Delhi–based think tank dedicated to value-based societal and institutional transformation.
Who is Maja Groff
Maja Groff is widely recognised as a leading voice on urgent global challenges, including climate crisis mitigation, international institutional reform, and reinforcing the rule of law.
Her current roles include:
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Convenor of the Climate Governance Commission
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Co-Chair of the Coordinating Committee and Senior Treaty Advisor for the proposed International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC)
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Leader of the Planetary Governance Program at The New Institute
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Former Visiting Professor at Leiden University
Among her accolades is the New Shape Prize for global governance innovation (2018). She is also co-author of Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century (Cambridge University Press).
Purpose & Agenda of the Visit
Maja Groff’s India trip includes a series of lectures, high-level discussions, and engagements at academic, policy-making and civil society institutions. Her key speaking topics will centre on:
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International peace and security
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The global climate crisis
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The establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC)
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Reforms needed in international bodies including the United Nations
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Initiatives under her leadership at the Planetary Governance Program, which seeks to upgrade global governance frameworks for current and future challenges.
The Hosts: Trajectories of Hope Foundation
Co-founded by Dr. Kazem Samandari and Ambassador Krishna V. Rajan, the Foundation aims to enable social transformation through value-based education, lifelong learning, and inclusive dialogue.
It seeks to build equitable, just, and unified communities by empowering individuals and facilitating connections across sectors such as academia, media, policy and civil society.
Significance & Expected Outcomes
Ms. Groff describes her visit as timely: given the intensifying international challenge landscape, she emphasises that there is a need to “dig deep” into shared core values across societies to navigate global issues together for collective flourishing.
Dr. Samandari said the visit has been long in the planning, and expressed hope that this will lead to long-term collaboration between Groff and Indian educational institutions, think tanks, media and civil society.
The visit marks more than just talks: it symbolises India’s increasing engagement with forward-looking ideas in global governance, environmental stewardship, anti-corruption, and ethical leadership.
What to Watch For
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Joint programmes or academic partnerships emerging from Groff’s interactions in India
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Policy recommendations or white papers influenced by her lectures
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Media coverage and public discourse around IACC and reform of international institutions
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Outcomes from civil society dialogues catalysed by this visit
Conclusion
Maja Groff’s trip to India under the aegis of the Trajectories of Hope Foundation not only brings to the fore pressing global governance and climate issues, but also underscores the potential of collaborative, values-driven engagement between nations, academics, civil society and policy-makers.
If leveraged well, this visit could be a pivot point in strengthening India’s role in shaping global norms and institutions in the coming decade.
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