Embedding the SDGs at the core of business: from following to leading

From large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises, the commitment of the business community is essential for the achievement of th eSDGs. In a collective effort to build back better from the global pandemic and to overcome the triple planetary crisis, it has become critical for businesses to incorporate sustainability practices into their operations … Continued

Shaping our Shared Future: Inspiring Solutions from Around the World

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

Freedom of media in conflict zones : Intergenerational Reflections on Access and Safety in Conflict Zones

(Session co-organized with the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments). This discussion will address the access for media in conflict zones, the targeting of journalists, media bans, and the influence of media on shaping narratives and international perception.  In a world where journalists are increasingly targeted and restricted, how do war correspondents maintain their … Continued

A world order with Chinese characteristics?

As the existing international liberal, rules-based order created in the aftermath of World War II is fraying under the pressure of unsolved crises and conflicts and empowered new actors, questions arise. How to reshape a new functioning order, who will design it, and will it gain broad buy-in and respect? In this debate, China has … Continued