Børge Brende, a notable figure who has served on significant international councils, has recently had his name removed from the official websites of both the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) and the Harvard International Negotiation Program (INP). His presence on these platforms has been noteworthy since he joined the CCICED in 2005, providing political recommendations to the Chinese government, and his role with the INP focused on the study of conflicts and conflict resolution. The latest actions seem to reflect the fallout from Brende's resignation from the World Economic Forum due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

The recent developments raise questions about accountability and the repercussions of associations with controversial figures. Media outlet E24 has employed the Wayback Machine to confirm Brende's prior listings on these organizations' websites, indicating that the removals are recent. Attempts made by E24 to gain insights from Brende, CCICED, and INP regarding this removal have not received any responses, adding a layer of intrigue to the situation.

This incident not only highlights the importance of transparency in international organizations but also the potential impact of personal associations on professional roles. As Brende's name is now notably absent from these prestigious alliances, it could signal a shift in how similar organizations scrutinize their members and their connections moving forward, particularly in the wake of heightened awareness around ethical considerations in leadership roles.