In a world of increasing polarization and competition, it has never been more urgent for the international community to find collaborative solutions to shared challenges and on the governance of global commons. Among these challenges, one of the most urgent and critical issues we face today is climate change. The world is witnessing an alarming … Continued
According to UN Women, gender disparities are worsening, with less than 1 percent of women and girls living in a country with high women’s empowerment and high gender parity. At the current rate of progress, it would take another 286 years to close the global gender gaps in legal protections for women and girls (The … Continued
(Session co-organized with Microsoft). Digital transformation is changing the world in unprecedented ways. This panel will explore how digital transformation can support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while addressing the risks and challenges of cybersecurity. You will learn from experts and peers in the cybersecurity and development communities, and discuss how to collaborate on technical, … Continued
More than 7 years after the Paris Agreement, decarbonizing the economy remains a top priority. In 2022, the International Energy Agency (IEA) identified 26 national hydrogen strategies adopted worldwide, confirming a growing hydrogen demand. Further to the global energy crisis, the strong interest in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen has also been increasing with regards to … Continued
In a world marked by rivalry and polarization, the need for finding common ground and innovative solutions has never been more crucial. Join us in this session where remarkable projects from across the globe will take center stage. From environmental sustainability and cultural heritage protection to shaping a safer and ethical digital world, these initiatives … Continued
The advent of participative web technologies has profoundly affected people’s behavior within the informational sphere, to the point of extreme polarization and lasting damage to the serenity of public debate. Furthermore, the exponential flow of disinformation and other content considered harmful shakes the very regime of truth within democratic societies. While public authorities around the … Continued
The production and processing of critical minerals essential to the energy transition are geographically concentrated in a limited number of countries, making supply chains more fragile in the event of a crisis. The context of rising geopolitical tensions and the multiplication of protectionist measures regarding critical minerals reduce our collective capacity to ensure the energy … Continued
Thanks to significant technological advances, genome editing is becoming increasingly accessible. The healthcare applications of such innovations offer great potential for personalized medicine and the understanding of many diseases. However, genome-editing techniques also carry safety risks and raise ethical questions. While the potential benefits of genetic therapies on somatic cells could be significant, related scientific … Continued
In the face of food crises and climate change, the impact on agriculture and access to food is at an increasingly critical stage. Recognizing the pivotal role of women in sustaining life on our planet, this roundtable aims to shed light on their significant contributions to agriculture and the 2030 Agenda. This session will showcase … Continued
(Session co-organized with Commit Global). Our world is facing multiple crises, and it is often in the hands of civil society that we are putting our faith in to solve them. However, civil society actors are out of breath and are burning out under the pressure of the challenges they are facing. Technology can help solve … Continued
