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
(Session co-organized with Foundation S). Because of the emergence of new diseases, the multiplication of extreme weather events or air and water pollution, the direct and indirect effects of climate change on health are multiplying and getting more frequent. The climate crisis is putting healthcare systems to the test, demonstrating the crucial need to develop … Continued
If equitable access to outer space is a recognized principle under international law, its implementation is often difficult. As we celebrate the benefits that space technologies and infrastructures have to offer to emerging countries, especially in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering overall economic growth, more attention needs to be given to how to … Continued
Space environmentalism needs a common paradigm. While definitions of “sustainable use of outer space” are multiplying around the world, the space community still lacks a clear consensus about concrete indicators to assess it – a role for instance played by carbon emissions measurement in the fight against climate change. This roundtable will present the first … Continued
