Current Projects
Each year, the Foundation produces innovative projects and undertakes research into ADR, such as our reports on improving diversity in commercial mediation and looking into public inquiries.
Key Projects
CEDR Foundation activities complement our wider work and seek to bring about public benefit by addressing key areas of ADR development and reform. Current projects include:
CEDR Diversity & Inclusion Mediation Charter
CEDR Diversity & Inclusion Mediation Charter
We believe that mediation is best delivered by mediators who represent the full range of society and that there should be no barriers to entering the profession based on individual characteristics.
The Tenth CEDR Mediation Audit (2022)
The Tenth CEDR Mediation Audit (2022)
The CEDR Mediation Audit is a biennial survey of both commercial mediators and lawyers attitudes and experiences in the UK.
Skills for Life Programme
Skills for Life Programme
The Skills for Life programme is an online course, delivered by the CEDR Foundation, which allows participants to self-learn the key skills of having difficult conversations.
CEDR Model Documents
National Student Negotiation Competition 2022
National Student Negotiation Competition 2022
Developing skills and increasing opportunities for students
Tackling Challenges within Diversity and Inclusion Interview Series
Tackling Challenges within Diversity and Inclusion Interview Series
This interview aims to hold challenging and stimulating discussions with inspirational and influential people who have made a considerable difference in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion at a local, national and international level.
Diversity and Inclusion in Commercial Mediation
Diversity and Inclusion in Commercial Mediation
Our inquiry into diversity and our recommendations for improvement.
New Dialogues - Investing in Future Leaders
New Dialogues - Investing in Future Leaders
Free expert development for Young Leaders and Charities.
CEDR Business and Human Rights Mediation Initiative
CEDR Business and Human Rights Mediation Initiative
CEDR is working with a number of stakeholders including leading law firms, companies and NGOs to establish a mediation facility to support the effective resolution of disputes in the business and human rights arena