%T Improving global governance: making global institutions fit-for-purpose in 21st century %A Helen Clark %D 2013 %J Policy Quarterly %K Climate change %U https://apo.org.au/node/33098 %X In this lecture I will: • comment on some of the complex challenges of the 21st century which cry out for effective global governance reflecting today’s geopolitical and other realities; and • examine whether global governance institutions – particularly in the areas of peace and security, economic governance, sustainable development and climate change – have kept up with geopolitical changes and been able to tackle emerging challenges to ensure their continued effectiveness, legitimacy and accountability. %9 Journal article