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On 5 June 2026, IMI celebrated World Environment Day by launching its ESG Mediation Subcommittee and assuming stewardship of the Mediator's Green Pledge. The webinar brought together international experts to discuss emerging ESG disputes, environmental mediation, and the development of future mediator competency standards.
📅 Date: June 22, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CEST 💻 Location: Online Join the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Greece...
IMI is delighted to announce the recognition of ADR Center Academy as meeting IMI’s competency criteria required to assess highly–experienced mediation advocates for the purposes of IMI Mediation Advocate Certification – the...
The International Mediation Institute (IMI) has approved a strategic update to its credentialing framework, renaming its entry-level training recognition to better distinguish between foundational education and professional certification. Following a...
IMI is delighted to announce the recognition of European Institute for Conflict Resolution as meeting IMI’s competency criteria required to assess highly–experienced mediation advocates for the purposes of IMI Mediation Advocate Certification...
IMI is delighted to announce the recognition of Singapore Mediation Centre as meeting IMI’s competency criteria required to assess highly–experienced mediation advocates for the purposes of IMI Mediation Advocate Certification – the...
IMI is delighted to announce the recognition of The Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Team as meeting IMI’s competency criteria required to assess highly–experienced mediation advocates for the purposes of IMI Mediation Advocate...
The International Mediation Institute (IMI) has approved updates to its Appraisal Process Fee Policy, including an increase to the CMTP Application Processing Fee and the introduction of a new Expedited...
Due to a need to re-evaluate the CMTP criteria, the CMTP process will remain closed as announced earlier (please see this news item). Here you may express your interest in...
Commencement Date In continuation of the recent communications, addressing Changes to the IMI Certified Mediator Training Program Scheme, and following up on the announcements on IMI’s Updated Policy on IMI...
The International Mediation Institute’s network encompasses over 75 implementing organizations, delivering 92 IMI recognized programs across the world. IMI’s Qualifying Assessment Programs (QAPs) are essential to maintaining and improving mediation...
