Obituary for John Ruggie

The American political scientist John G. Ruggie has died. He was a recipient of the A.SK Social Science Award, one of the most highly endowed international prizes in the social sciences.

Ruggie was a leading theorist in the field of international relations. He advocated a socially responsible approach to globalization, making a lasting impact on global political practice. As the UN Assistant Secretary General for Strategic Planning, he was responsible for creating the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative. As UN Special Representative for Business and Human Rights, he developed the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In 2017, he received the A.SK Social Science Award at WZB for his lifetime achievement. On September 16, John Ruggie passed away after a long illness.

21.09.21