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SUMMARY:[WebDebate #45] Visual storytelling for diplomatic practice
DESCRIPTION:Diplomacy is often thought of as a practice centering on language. Yet\, the visual image of diplomatic practice is increasingly important in a world in which images proliferate and videoconferencing has replaced face-to-face meetings. Diplomats need to be aware of the power of images\, and need to have a sense of best practices and potential pitfalls when it comes to visual storytelling. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThere is no better example of the increasing importance of images and visual storytelling than the 2020 high-level segment of the UN General Assembly. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, heads of states and governments were unable to travel to New York for the opening of the assembly. Instead\, each country sent a video message that was displayed in the assembly hall. \nWhat can we learn from these images? Which pitfalls are best avoided? What best practices can we identify when we take a visual and digital-driven pespective? In turn\, how can we incorporate perspectives on storytelling and ‘storyshowing’ in digital diplomatic practices? \nIn order to address these questions\, we are joined by Ms Stéphanie Fillion\, a journalist working on UN affairs who recently wrote the article ‘The Dos and Don’ts of Digital Diplomacy in the Covid-19 World’\, and Dr Massimiliano Fusari\, an academic and consultant on digital media as a visual storytelling means. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 2nd February\, at 8am EST (13:00 UTC | 14:00 CET | 21:00 CST) for 45 minutes of discussion and Q&A with our experts. \n\nRegisterSpeakers\nMs Stéphanie Fillion is a Canadian reporter specialising in international affairs\, and based at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. She is a regular contributor to PassBlue\, an independent media covering the UN\, and she co-hosts UN-Scripted\, a podcast on the UN. Fillion also covers the UN for Asahi Shimbun and is a contributor to Forbes\, Radio-Canada\, and Foreign Policy. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School in New York and McGill University in Montreal\, and was awarded the Canada–EU young journalist award in 2015. She is fluent in French\, English\, and Italian. \nDr Massimiliano Fusari researches and produces digital media as visual storytelling for the strategic communication of social topics and international affairs. He is a recognised academic scholar and results-driven consultant with 30 years of established education and professional experience. As associate professor at the University of Westminster (UK)\, he runs the Digital and Interactive Storytelling LAB and lectures in the analysis and production of visual literacy\, digital creativity\, and cross-platform storytelling. He is currently reshuffling his online lab\, The Visual Storytelling Academy\, to incorporate the production of his mobile app –The Meta-Image. Read more on LinkedIn. \nModerator: Dr Katharina Höne\, Director of Research\, DiploFoundation \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by DiploFoundation within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our series of WebDebates.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/webdebate-45-visual-storytelling-for-diplomatic-practice/
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SUMMARY:[Diplomacy & technology: A historical journey] #1 An introduction
DESCRIPTION:A masterclass with Jovan Kurbalija\n\nThe longer you can look back\, the farther you can look forward. \nWinston Churchill \n\nThe series Diplomacy and technology: A historical journey is a set of open monthly Zoom discussions on the evolution of diplomacy and technology\, led by Dr Jovan Kurbalija\, an expert\, with an academic background in international law\, diplomacy\, and digital technology. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Our experts involved\nExecutive Director \nJovan KurbalijaAs we move through history\, our aim will be to discover how civilizations dealt with ‘new’ technologies\, from simple writing to telegraph\, and nowadays the internet. \nOn 28 January we will set the stage for our learning journey through history\, by focusing on: \n\nthe interplay between continuity and change in the evolution of diplomacy and technology\ninformation and communication (two core pillars of diplomacy)\nthe impact of technology on the political environment in which diplomats operated at the time\, the issues they tried to solve\, and the tools they used in diplomatic practice\n\nOn this journey\, we hope to understand underlying patterns in tech-society interplays\, and get some hints on how to deal with current challenges\, and those ahead of us. \nJoin us for the first episode on Thursday\, 28th January\, at 8am EST (13:00 UTC | 14:00 CET | 21:00 CST). \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/diplomacy-technology-a-historical-journey-1-an-introduction/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #71] Internet governance in January 2021
DESCRIPTION:Which keywords dominated the year 2020 from an internet governance perspective? And what can we expect in 2021? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 26th January\, at 8am EST\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.\nWe receive them\, too.\nWe decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.\nThen we summarise them for you. \n\nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in January 2021 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 26th January\, at 8am EST. Join us online; fill in the registration form below to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-71-internet-governance-in-january-2021/
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SUMMARY:Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events
DESCRIPTION:It is amazing how an online course could encompass all these teaching methods: text to read\, lively discussions\, critique\, team work\, staff mentorship\, and hands-on practice. We could learn in a cozy\, enjoyable atmosphere\, yet powerful and demanding. As with all Diplo courses I would say e-learning with Diplo is immersive\, innovative. It is addictive!!! \n– Yasir Elsanousi\, Deputy Director\, Elsabil Charitable Health Center\, Sudan \n\nOnline meetings and conferences are now a necessity for most organisations.\nIn this highly interactive\, practice-based course participants learn how to plan\, manage\, and run successful online events: choosing and using an appropriate technical platform\, planning the entire process from the initial idea to follow up\, and effectively moderating interaction in an online environment. \nThe application deadline is 8 January 2020. \nFor more information on studying online and to appy\, please visit Diplo’s courses website or contact admissions@diplomacy.edu.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/online-meetings-and-conferences-how-to-run-effective-and-secure-events/
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SUMMARY:IGF 2020 Debrief
DESCRIPTION:Annual IGF Debrief for 2020 \nHosted by the Internet Governance Forum USA (IGF–USA) and the Greater Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC–DC)\, the annual event provides an overview of takeaways from the IGF 2020\, including the work of the National and Regional IGF initiatives (NRIs)\, as well as each of this year’s themes. \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, 16th December\, at 11:00 EST (17:00 CET | 16:00 UTC). \nDiploFoundation’s Ms Pavlina Ittelson will be speaking at this event. \nThe IGF 2020 Debrief will be followed by a special memorial event for Ms Marilyn Cade\, described as a ‘force within the Internet governance community\, pouring her energy into the IGF and the NRI community\, including the IGF-USA.’ \nMore information and registration
URL:https://diplo.us/event/igf-2020-debrief/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:#MeetingTomorrow: Digital Geneva 2040
DESCRIPTION:Geneva has been at the center stage of the global debate on internet governance ever since the invention of the World Wide Web at CERN in 1989. Today\, the city hosts a wide range of international organizations\, academic institutions\, and non-profit initiatives pushing the needle on critical digital issues\, as shown by a number of recent studies\, including Geneva Digital Atlas and a report by the Graduate Institute. \n\nHow can Geneva not only maintain but increase its relevance on the digital stage in the years to come? What steps does it need to take today to keep attracting stakeholders\, conferences\, and initiatives tomorrow? How can it work with other science and technology hubs around the world? \nTo kick off this conversation\, join us for a panel discussion with three leading figures in the fields of internet governance and technology policy: \n\nJovan Kurbalija\, Founding Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform\nMicheal Nelson\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Georgetown University\nDavid Eaves\, Lecturer on Technology and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School\n\nJointly presented by swissnex Boston and DiploFoundation\, this event is part of the swissnex Network’s 20th-anniversary campaign nex20 to imagine the future of Switzerland.  \nFor more information and to register\, go to the official event page.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/meetingtomorrow-digital-geneva-2040/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T080000
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SUMMARY:International Water Law and Transboundary Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:[Update] Registrations are now closed. You can follow the event on the YouTube live stream.  \nThe Platform for International Water Law of the Geneva Water Hub (GWH) and DiploFoundation are pleased to invite you to the webinar on “International Water Law and Transboundary Cooperation”. This webinar is organised in the framework of the 2020 edition of the Distance Learning Course on “International Water Law & The Law of Transboundary Aquifers” delivered through the Continuing Education and e-Learning Centre of the University of Geneva \nJoin us on Thursday\, 3rd December\, at 14:00 CET (13:00 UTC) \nOur experts involved\nExecutive Director \nJovan KurbalijaApproximately 280 transboundary watercourses serve almost 40 per cent of the world’s population. Of these\, 180 feed 2 States\, while the others feed 3 States and more. The continent of Africa has 63 transboundary watercourses\, of which 11 affect 4 or more riparian States (including 11 States for the Nile and 9 for the Congo). In South America\, the Amazon serves 7 States\, and 6 Asian States share the Mekong. As for the Danube\, its watershed is divided among no less than 17 States. Moreover\, more than 500 aquifers are shared between two or more States. These few figures show how much surface and groundwater management require effective cooperation and harmonization of regulations among States\, taking into account the rights and obligations of non-State actors. \nThe entry into force of the 1997 Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses in 2014 and the global opening of the 1992 Convention on the Protection and Uses of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) in 2016 to all UN members States mark a fundamental step in the evolution of universal principles and rules in international water law and transboundary cooperation. These instruments\, together with agreements at the regional and basin levels\, support the overall architecture of the management and protection of shared water resources. \nThe webinar will examine the role of international water law in enhancing transboundary cooperation. It will also emphasize how the Implementation Committee of the UNECE Water Convention is used as a mechanism to support cooperation between riparian States. \nPROGRAMME  \n14:00 – 15:00 \nChair: Prof. Jovan Kurbalija – Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform \nInternational water law: an effective tool for transboundary cooperation? \nDr Mara Tignino – Reader\, Faculty of Law and Institute for Environmental Sciences\, University of Geneva; Lead Legal Specialist\, Platform for International Water Law\, Geneva Water Hub \nThe global opening of the Convention on the Protection and Uses of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes and its role in strengthening transboundary cooperation \nDr Komlan Sangbana – Legal Officer\, Secretariat of the Water Convention\, UNECE \nThe Implementation Committee of the Water Convention and the promotion of transboundary cooperation: some successful achievements \nDr Dinara Zinganshina – Deputy Director\, Scientific Information Center of Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in Central Asia; Member of the Implementation Committee of the Water Convention\, UNECE \n14:30-15:00 – Q & A \n— \nRegistrations are now closed. You can follow the event on the YouTube live stream. 
URL:https://diplo.us/event/international-water-law-and-transboundary-cooperation/
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SUMMARY:[WebDebate #44] Diplomacy in times of COVID-19: The experience of developing countries
DESCRIPTION:[Update] Registrations are now closed. You can follow the event on the YouTube live stream.  \nThe COVID-19 pandemic demanded adaptations across the diplomatic profession. Most importantly\, the need for social distancing has led to changes in how diplomacy is practised: meetings were cancelled\, postponed\, or moved online. \nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic demanded adaptation across the diplomatic profession\, small and developing countries faced an additional set of obstacles. Demands on already over-stretched diplomats based at multilateral hubs increased in many cases. Internet connectivity and lack of in-house cybersecurity expertise remain challenges. \nLooking ahead\, diplomats of small and developing countries\, especially those posted at multilateral hubs\, are likely to face an additional crisis in 2021 as increasing budget constraints and delays in replacing key personnel will create additional challenges. At the same time\, some issues on the multilateral agenda have been postponed to 2021\, thus leading to a backlog of agenda items and meetings. \nDedicated efforts are needed in order to avoid an increasingly uneven diplomatic playing field. This begins by closely listening to the experiences of practitioners. \nIn preparation of this event and for further details\, please feel free to consult our new report The future of (multilateral) diplomacy? Changes in response to COVID-19 and beyond. The report and this event are supported by the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 1st December\, at 13:00 UTC (08:00 EST | 14:00 CET | 21:00 CST). \nSpeakers\nDr Stephanie Borg Psaila is the Director for Digital Policy at DiploFoundation\, and the Editor of the GIP Digital Watch observatory. In 2018-2019\, she served as Diplo’s Interim Director and Head of Geneva Internet Platform\, replacing Founding Director Dr Jovan Kurbalija during his one-year position as co-Executive Director of the Secretariat of the United Nations High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation. She holds a Doctorate in Law (LL.D.)\, a Master’s in Contemporary Diplomacy\, and two law-related diplomas from the University of Malta\, and her special areas of interest include legal issues in digital policy\, human rights\, and e-diplomacy. She holds a warrant to practice as a Notary Public in Malta\, and is a former journalist with The Sunday Times of Malta. \nMs Asha DeSuza is Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of St Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations in New York. She is responsible for social\, humanitarian\, cultural\, and other issues covered by the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly. As a legal adviser\, she additionally covers issues from the Sixth Committee (Legal)\, the Oceans and Law of the Sea\, as well as health and migration\, also under the remit of the General Assembly. Since her appointment in 2017\, she has led several regional coordination efforts\, and served as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) negotiator for the Political Declaration on Non-Communicable Diseases\, as well as the CARICOM coordinator during the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Having completed five DiploFoundation courses\, including Capacity Development in Multilateral Diplomacy for the Caribbean\, she considers herself part of the Diplo family. \nMs Maricela Muñoz is Minister Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations in Geneva. She has more than 20 years of experience in multilateral diplomacy\, working with governments\, international organisations\, the private sector\, and civil society organisations\, particularly in the areas of climate change\, disarmament and non-proliferation\, and the advancement of more peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. She is particularly interested in areas such as digital diplomacy\, information and communications technologies (ICTs)\, frontier technologies\, including the Internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)\, nature-based solutions\, and blended finance for regenerative development\, among others. \nMr Moctar Yedaly is in charge of the Information Society Division within the department of Infrastructure and Energy of the African Union Commission. He is a telecom\, satellite\, and computer engineer with an MBA in International Business. He graduated from George Washington University\, Amity University\, and the Institute of Informatics. He has more than 20 years of international experience in the field communication and networks management\, resources evaluation\, and policy preparation. He is a former staff member of Intelsat in the USA and RASCOM in the Ivory Coast. \nModerator: Dr Katharina Höne\, Director of Research\, DiploFoundation \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by DiploFoundation within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our series of WebDebates. \nIf you belong to a dynamic circle of practitioners in your community\, we encourage you to establish a diplomatic hub to follow the WebDebates and to facilitate discussions. For more information and assistance\, please contact Diplo’s Ms Mina Mudric. \nRegistrations are now closed. You can follow the event on YouTube live stream. 
URL:https://diplo.us/event/webdebate-44-diplomacy-in-times-of-covid-19-the-experience-of-developing-countries/
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Geneva Digital Atlas
DESCRIPTION:[Update]  Access the Geneva Digital Atlas\, and the recording of the launch. \nWhat is the Geneva Digital Atlas? \nThe Geneva Digital Atlas is a comprehensive mapping of the digital policy and Internet governance scene in International Geneva. The Atlas provides an in-depth coverage of the activities of almost 40 actors\, including the analysis of policy processes and cataloguing of core instruments and featured events. \n\nThe Geneva Digital Atlas features digital governance tours combining virtual and physical experiences in dealing with standardisation\, data\, cybersecurity and other pressing issues of our times. \nWe invite you to join us for this event on Monday\, 30 November at 11:00 CET (10:00 UTC). \nRegistrations are now closed. You can follow the event on YouTube live stream.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/launch-of-the-geneva-digital-atlas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201126T023000
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SUMMARY:Digital Security and Economic Recovery
DESCRIPTION:[Update] The recording of this event is now available. \n\nThe online high-level event ‘Digital Security and Economic Recovery: Boosting Confidence and Productivity through Secure Digital Technology’ is organised by DiploFoundation and the Swiss Confederation as part of the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace. The event will be opened with a keynote address by Swiss Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer. A dialogue\, moderated by Mr Jovan Kurbalija (DiploFoundation)\, will follow with high-level officials from leading global companies: Ms Sabine Keller-Busse (UBS)\, Mr Eugene Kaspersky (Kaspersky)\, Mr Jeremy Thompson (Huawei)\, and Mr Casper Klynge (Microsoft). \n\nMalicious activities in cyberspace are a significant drag on the global economy. A 2018 assessment by the US government estimated that cyber incidents are likely to have cost the US economy up to USD$106 billion in 2016\, amounting to about 0.5% of GDP. Furthermore\, cyber-attacks and security deficiencies in digital products undermine trust in digital technologies. As a result\, delays in employing productivity-enhancing technologies throughout the economy are often an unfortunate\, but regular occurrence. At the same time\, the COVID-19 pan­demic has made the need to adopt digital solutions and their crucial value for the global economy all the more clear. As highlighted by the UN Secretary General in his Roadmap for Digital Cooperation\, issues of trust and security need to be addressed in order to reap the benefits of the digital transformation and for reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is a fundamental discussion to be held among all stakeholders\, but one of particular importance to private sector investors\, without whose confidence the global digital agenda will face significant hurdles. \n\nThe majority of cyber-attacks exploit vulnerabilities in digital products and services. Although there is a lively international debate about the responsibility of governments to establish baseline requirements for cybersecurity\, and for manufacturers and service suppliers to apply the available standards\, there is currently no consensus about these issues. Hence\, there is a risk that governments set widely different requirements\, while businesses pursue divergent industry practices. \nIn this context\, the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behavior in Cyberspace has been discussing industry roles and responsibilities throughout 2020\, with the aim to establish globally shared best practices and baseline requirements for the security of digital products and services. An output document\, which includes definitions of key concepts and a collection of good corporate practices about threat modelling\, supply chain security\, secure development\, vulnerability management\, and transforming internal processes to embrace security by design\, has been published for comments. \nThis high-level event will discuss how the fragmented regulatory environment impacts the security of digital products and services\, including those in supply chains. It aims to clarify possible collaborative responses from both industry and governments on how to facilitate financial and economic recovery through trusted digital technologies. \nThe online event will take place on Thursday\, 26th November 2020\, 7:30–9:00am UTC / 08:30–10:00am CET \nSpeakers: \n\nIntroduction: Keynote speech by Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer\, Head of the Federal Department of Finance FDF\, Switzerland\nPanel discussion:\n\nMs Sabine Keller-Busse\, Member of the Group Executive Board\, UBS AG\nMr Eugene Kaspersky\, CEO\, Kaspersky\nMr Jeremy Thompson\, Executive Vice President\, Huawei Western European Region\nMr Casper Klynge\, Vice President\, European Government Affairs\, Microsoft Corporation\n\n\nModerator: Mr Jovan Kurbalija\, DiploFoundation
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-security-and-economic-recovery/
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SUMMARY:RightOn #14: Our Future\, Our Voice
DESCRIPTION:[Update] The registrations for this event are closed. You can follow the event via Facebook or on YouTube live streams. \nThe struggle for climate justice and for environmental protection and conservation is a struggle for human rights. This point\, together with the reverse point – that the full enjoyment of human rights supports more effective and sustainable environmental and climate policies – has been repeatedly recognised in Human Rights Council resolutions and international environmental/climate agreements. Nevertheless\, around the world\, 93% of children live in environments where air pollution exceeds WHO guidelines. According to the UN\, the deaths of 1.7 million children under the age of five each year are due to environmental factors – notably air and water pollution and exposure to toxic substances. The impacts of environmental harm fall particularly hard on the youngest children\, as well as on indigenous children and those from low-income and marginalised communities. \n\nIn order to raise awareness on climate change\, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss\, and thereby to protect their own rights and those of their communities\, young people in particular have been at the forefront of the worldwide movements: marching peacefully and persistently; engaging in strategic litigation; helping to devise climate solutions; overturning obstacles and overcoming threats. \nTo find out more about children’s rights in the context of environment\, international efforts and youth engagement tune in on Wednesday 25 November at 14 UTC (15 CET).
URL:https://diplo.us/event/righton-14-our-future-our-voice/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in November 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in November? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 24th November\, at 7 am EST\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.We receive them\, too.We decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.Then we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in November 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 24th November\, at 7 am EST. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-november-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T090000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in October 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in October? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 27th October\, at 8 am EDT\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.We receive them\, too.We decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.Then we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in October briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 27th October\, at 8 am EDT. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-october-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T080000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150447
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in September 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in September? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 29th September\, at 7 am EDT\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.We receive them\, too.We decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.Then we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in September 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 29th September\, at 7 am EDT. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-september-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200901T120000
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SUMMARY:[WebDebate] The UN at 75: Evolution or revolution?
DESCRIPTION:This year is the 75th anniversary of the United Nations\, and we are marking the occasion with a Webdebate on the past and the future of the organisation. \nBy looking back at the past 75 years of the world organisation\, we will try to answer an important question: Are we seeing an evolution or a revolution in some of the key UN topics and how they are addressed? \nThe past 75 years vs the last 7.5 months: The need to respond to COVID-19 and the tremendous impact the crisis had on almost all aspects of life around the world\, highlighted the crucial importance of the UN. To what extent are the past 75 years reflected in the past 7.5 months? \nOur discussion will focus on three core pillars of the UN: peace and security\, human rights\, and sustainable development. We will also explore how these three pillars are increasingly connected via the emerging theme of digital co-operation. \nQuestions around peace and security\, and human rights\, have been with the organisation from its inception\, while sustainable development and digital co-operation are more recent topics on the UN’s agenda. In each case\, we look back at past developments in order to reflect on future ones. Are we witnessing an evolution or a revolution\, and how have the past 7.5 months further shaped these topics? \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 1st September\, at 12:00 UTC (08:00 EDT | 14:00 CEST | 20:00 CST). To attend\, please register below. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Speakers\nDr Jovan Kurbalija – Executive Director\, DiploFoundation | Head\, Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) | former Executive Director of the Secretariat of the UN High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation (2018-19) \nMr Marc Limon – Executive Director\, Universal Rights Group (URG) | diplomat at the UN Human Rights Council between (2006 – 2012) \nAmbassador Asoke Mukerji – India’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN in New York from 2013 to 2015 \nMs Irena Zubčević – Chief\, Intergovernmental Policy and Review Branch\, Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination for Sustainable Development\, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs \nModerator\nDr Katharina Höne – Senior Researcher and Lecturer\, DiploFoundation \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by DiploFoundation within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our series of WebDebates. \nIf you form part of a dynamic circle of practitioners in your community\, we encourage you to establish a diplomatic hub to follow the WebDebates and to facilitate discussions. For more information\, contact Diplo’s Ms Mina Mudrić. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/webdebate-the-un-at-75-evolution-or-revolution/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T080000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150447
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in July & August 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in July & August? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 25th August\, at 7 am EDT\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.We receive them\, too.We decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.Then we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in July & August 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 25th August\, at 7 am EDT. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-july-august-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200721
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SUMMARY:July 2020 online courses
DESCRIPTION:The course on Multilateral Diplomacy was comprehensive\, insightful\, and innovative. The issues covered were timely and relevant\, and the online chat sessions allowed for knowledge sharing by a wide cross-section of officials\, including the facilitators working in the field. \nRoshelle Henry (Foreign Service Officer\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade\, Jamaica)\, September 2017 \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×DiploFoundation offers four interactive postgraduate-level online courses\, starting the week of 20 July 2020: \n\n21st Century Diplomacy\nDiplomatic Law: Privileges and Immunities\nInternet Technology and Policy: Challenges and Solutions\nMultilateral Diplomacy\n\nFor more information on each course please click the course title above. \nWho should apply?\nWorking diplomats\, professionals involved in international relations\, and others who wish to learn about new topics in the field of diplomacy\, or expand and refresh their knowledge of more traditional topics. \nHow much study time will I need?\nTen weeks of part-time study\, with a minimum of five to seven hours per week. \nHow does the online course work?\nYou will work through study materials provided in the online classroom together with other participants\, following a weekly cycle. Each week\, you read and discuss lecture texts\, adding questions and comments\, and responding to those added by other participants and the lecturer(s). Other weekly activities may include self-assessment quizzes\, short assignments\, discussion forum topics\, and group tasks. At the end of the weekly cycle\, you will meet with other participants and lecturers in an online chat room to discuss the topic of the week. \nFor more information on studying online and to apply\, please visit the Diplo Course Catalogue or contact us at admissions@diplomacy.edu. \nYou can register for the July 2020 courses via the registration button below.  \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/july-2020-online-courses/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T080000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in June 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in June? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 30th June\, at 7 am EDT\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.We receive them\, too.We decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.Then we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in June 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 30th June\, at 7 am EDT. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-june-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T121500
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SUMMARY:Geneva Talks: Charting International Collaboration in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) in a time of turmoil and uncertainty. After the Second World War\, countries across the World have signed the UN Charter in San Francisco in agreement to collectively work on a multilateral future. This year\, the global pandemic not only reminds us that we are all interconnected\, but also challenges us in upholding the principles that stand at the core of the UN Charter. The unprecedented crisis highlights the need for cooperation across countries\, sectors\, and generations. It is also a time of deep reflections about past\, present\, and what is ahead. Science and technology are the nexus of discussions ranging from finding a vaccine against COVID-19 to foresight for the future impact of AI and robotics on our lives and society. \nFor more information and to register\, visit the \nDedicated webpage×In the light of the UN’s 75th anniversary\, swissnex San Francisco and the Consulate General of Switzerland in partnership with ICRC\, DiploFoundation\, and ICT4peace are hosting a two-part digital conversation aimed at bridging the dialogue between Geneva\, the world’s capital for humanitarian and diplomatic affairs\, and Silicon Valley\, the epicenter of tech innovation. We will explore the challenges and opportunities that new technologies are introducing to the multilateral and humanitarian sector by bringing the technology industry into a conversation with actors from the multilateral and humanitarian sector. \nInspired by the conviction that technology is key to the future of humanity\, the Geneva Talks series explores the symbiotic relationship between technology and humanity. The current global health pandemic highlights how central technology has become to address international crisis\, and touches on the core values of the UN Charter. The future of the UN and multilateral governance\, housed in Geneva\, will be inextricably linked to technological progress sparked in Silicon Valley. \nOur experts involved\n \nDr Tereza Horejsova\nProject Development Director \nOriginally from the Czech Republic\, Dr Tereza Horejsova is currently based in Washington DC. Joining Diplo in 2012\, Tereza has had an international career in academia and the non-governmental sector in the Czech Republic\, the United Arab Emirates\, and Switzerland. During her stay in Geneva (2012‒2016)\, she coordinated the activities of the Geneva Internet Platform. She holds an MA in International Area Studies and a PhD in European Studies\, both from the Charles University in Prague. \n \nDr Jovan Kurbalija\nExecutive Director\nDr Jovan Kurbalija is the Executive Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP). He was a member of the UN Working Group on Internet Governance (2004‒2005)\, special advisor to the Chairman of the UN Internet Governance Forum (2006‒2010)\, and a member of the High Level Multistakeholder Committee for NETmundial (2013‒2014). In 2018-2019\, he served as co-Executive Director of the Secretariat of the United Nations (UN) High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation.\nA former diplomat\, Jovan has a professional and academic background in international law\, diplomacy\, and information technology. He has been a pioneer in the field of cyber diplomacy since 1992 when he established the Unit for Information Technology and Diplomacy at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies in Malta\, and later\, DiploFoundation.\nSince 1997\, Jovan’s research and articles on cyber diplomacy have shaped research and policy discussion on the impact of the Internet on diplomacy and international relations. His book\, An Introduction to Internet Governance\, has been translated into 9 languages and is used as a textbook for academic courses worldwide. He lectures on e-diplomacy and Internet governance in academic and training institutions in many countries\, including Austria (Diplomatic Academy of Vienna)\, Belgium (College of Europe)\, Switzerland (University of St Gallen)\, Malta (University of Malta)\, and the United States (University of Southern California).\nHis publishes regular articles on DiploFoundation’s blog\, and the Huffington Post. \nJoin us on Friday\, 26th June\, 08:00 – 09:15 PDT / 11:00 – 12:15 EDT \nRegistrations are open: \nDedicated webpage
URL:https://diplo.us/event/geneva-talks-charting-international-collaboration-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T080000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in May 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in May? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 26th May\, at 7 am EDT\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.We receive them\, too.We decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.Then we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in April 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 26th May\, at 7 am EDT. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-may-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T163000
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SUMMARY:Security in Cyberspace: Dynamics\, limits\, and opportunities
DESCRIPTION:The event\, organised by the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society\, will discuss the North and South perspectives on how cyberspace can bring challenges and solutions for interstate relations. \nSecurity in Cyberspace: Dynamics\, limits and opportunities will take place on 14 May 2020 at 09:30 – 16:30 EDT \nThe panel includes DiploFoundation’s Marília Maciel (Digital Policy Senior Researcher). \nFor more information about the event and to register\, visit the dedicated webpage.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/security-in-cyberspace-dynamics-limits-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150447
CREATED:20200509T223828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T223828Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Meetings - online conference
DESCRIPTION:The Coronavirus crisis is changing how we meet and interact\, ushering in new ways of organising conferences and other events. Hybrid meetings\, which combine virtual and face-to-face interaction\, will become the norm. \nThe Future of Meetings conference will address the emerging practices in organising and running meetings. Can we fit online and onsite events into the same policy process? How can we moderate online sessions effectively? Can we integrate corridor chats into formal virtual meetings? What will the future bring for diplomatic protocol and procedures? \nWe invite you to join the discussion\, organised within 20 sessions and 5 parallel tracks (technology\, security\, moderation\, behaviour\, and diplomacy). \nThis innovative online conference builds on Diplo’s 20-year-long experience in online meetings\, teaching\, intensive research\, and running online events. (visit the Conference Tech Lab). \nThe ways in which we meet\, consult\, and negotiate will shape the future of diplomacy\, governance\, and our society as a whole. \nJoin us for this timely discussion! \nFor more information and to register\, visit the dedicated page!
URL:https://diplo.us/event/the-future-of-meetings-online-conference/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T130000
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SUMMARY:#SciDipTalks | Technology at the service of global health crises: Threats and opportunities
DESCRIPTION:SciTech DiploHub has partnered with other organisations to put forward 5 online sessions with leading world experts (#SciDipTalks) that will explore the role of international cooperation in the current crisis; the European response to COVID-19; the impact of cities\, and particularly Barcelona\, in global mitigation efforts; the responses to pandemics in Iberoamerica; and\, the threats and opportunities of new technologies. This is the fifth event of the #SciDipTalks series. DiploFoundation’s Katharina Höne will be among the speakers. \nAbout this webinar\nTechnology and data-driven solutions have been at the forefront of successful national responses to the current COVID-19 crisis. Furthermore\, social media platforms have been instrumental in informing\, and sometimes misinforming\, the general public about the pandemic. This session will address the role of technology in advancing global health\, with in-depth discussions about the potential impact of digital strategies on data privacy and human rights. It will also reflect upon the role technology plays during health crises\, and the responsibility of digital platforms. \nThe event will take place on Monday\, 11th May 2020 at 12:00 EDT\, online. \nSpeakers for this event include: \n\nKathleen Carley (Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University)\nXavier Ferràs (Associate Professor at ESADE Business School)\nKatharina Höne (Senior Researcher in diplomacy and new technology at DiploFoundation)\nElizabeth M. Renieris (Fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University)\nModerator: Esther Paniagua (Science and Technology Journalist)\n\nFor more information about the event and to register\, visit the dedicated webpage.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/scidiptalks-technology-at-the-service-of-global-health-crises-threats-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200505
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SUMMARY:May online courses 2020
DESCRIPTION:As a diplomat of a small state\, operating in a dynamic and rapidly changing international environment\, I must sharpen my skills and be equipped with the right tools in order to be successful. I particularly enjoyed the rich\, constructive exchange of views/ideas among participants. The opportunity to undertake a case study on one small state was truly enlightening. The bonus was the flexibility of studying at my own convenience from the comfort of my home or office and receiving certification\, without leaving my country. \nNicholette Williams\, Assistant Director/Foreign Service Officer IV\, International Organisations Department\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica (July 2015) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nDiplo offers four interactive postgraduate-level online courses starting the week of 4 May 2020 \n\nBilateral Diplomacy\nDiplomacy of Small States\nE-diplomacy\nArtificial Intelligence: Technology\, Governance\, and Policy Frameworks \n\nFor more information on each course please click on the titles above. These online courses are available as Diplo Certificate Courses (application deadline: 30 March 2020) and University of Malta Accredited Courses (application deadline: 2 March 2020) \nWho should apply?\nWorking diplomats\, professionals involved in international relations\, and others who wish to learn about new topics in the field of diplomacy or expand and refresh their knowledge of more traditional topics. \nHow much study time will I need?\nTen weeks of part-time study\, with a minimum of five to seven hours per week. \nHow does the online course work?\nYou will work through study materials provided in the online classroom together with other participants\, following a weekly cycle. Each week\, you read and discuss lecture texts\, adding questions and comments and responding to those added by other participants and the lecturer(s). Other weekly activities may include self-assessment quizzes\, short assignments\, discussion forum topics and group tasks. At the end of the weekly cycle\, you will meet with other participants and lecturers in an online chat room to discuss the topic for the week. \nFor more information on studying online and to apply\, please visit Diplo’s courses website or contact admissions@diplomacy.edu \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/may-online-courses-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T080000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in April 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in April? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 28th April\, at 7 am EDT\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×You receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.\nWe receive them\, too.\nWe decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.\nThen we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in April 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 28th April\, at 7 am EDT. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \nRegistrations are open: \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-april-2020/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T090000
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SUMMARY:(Cyber)Security and the shift to online
DESCRIPTION:The rapid shift to online work makes us more dependent on the critical Internet infrastructure and digital services. While this infrastructure is already under a lot of pressure as a result of the recent surge in the use of online tools\, DDoS attacks against health or e-learning platforms aggravate this strain. Our demand for more information on COVID-19 makes us easy victims for perpetrators of phishing schemes impersonating health institutions including the World Health Organization. Ransomware campaigns\, which often lock down critical systems in hospitals and medical research centres\, may now lead to more fatalities. In our next live discussion on COVID-19\, on Thursday\, 9th April 2020 at 8 am EDT\, we will ask our experts: Is the COVID-19 crisis leading towards an increasingly insecure cyber-world? \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nAs our communications shifts online\, confidentiality also becomes a major challenge. Numerous online meeting platforms and messenger apps have embedded encryption\, yet only some services encrypt data between users and platform servers\, and fewer encrypt data on their servers. As deepfake algorithms advance\, the integrity of information and authenticity of interlocutors may also become an issue. \nDo cybersecurity risks increase in times of crisis\, or do they just change form? What are the specific roles (and responsibilities) of authorities\, the private sector\, and users and communities? What could be the post-COVID-19 consequences? \nJoin us to revisit cybersecurity challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. We welcome your active participation in our live discussion. \nExpert:\nMr Vladimir (Vlada) Radunović is a lecturer in cybersecurity policy\, Internet governance\, and e-diplomacy on postgraduate and professional courses. He also serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) and as an expert with the Geneva Internet Platform. He served as a member of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group of the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from 2012 to 2014. Vlada has been a lecturer\, speaker\, and resource person on a number of educational and training programmes and events worldwide\, including within the WSIS and IGF processes. His professional and research focus is on Internet governance\, broadband policy and net neutrality\, cybersecurity and cyber-diplomacy\, e-diplomacy\, and capacity development. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Belgrade and a Master’s in Contemporary Diplomacy from the University of Malta. He is currently working on his PhD in cybersecurity. Vlada is currently member of the Board of Directors of Diplo US. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/cybersecurity-and-the-shift-to-online/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:[WebDebate] Multilateral diplomacy in times of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:For many around the world\, the briefings of the World Health Organization (WHO) provided crucial information on the emerging crisis. A key moment came when the WHO declared a global pandemic. On March 24th\, the UN Secretary-General called for a ‘global ceasefire in all corners of the world’ and argued that ‘the fury of the virus illustrates the folly of war’. Furthermore\, responses to COVID-19 illustrate great cooperation and solidarity on the one hand\, and evidence of emerging nationalism on the other. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nIn this WebDebate\, we will take a look at multilateral diplomacy in the times of COVID-19 in three main steps: \n\nFirst\, we will unpack the role of the UN system and the WHO in particular. We will explore how the system is set up to deal with such a crisis and a global pandemic. For example\, how does the WHO work with member states\, and how is the decision to declare a global pandemic made?\nSecond\, we will branch out to consider the role of multilateral diplomacy more broadly. While there is a general agreement that joined efforts are needed to manage the crisis\, responses seem largely unilateral. Some might even say that we are seeing a new nationalism taking hold. Is multilateralism failing us\, and if so why? Moreover\, is multilateralism failing those most vulnerable to the economic and societal impacts of the corona crisis\, namely countries in the Global South?\nLastly\, looking ahead\, will we see elements of a new UN or a new multilateral system emerge after the crisis\, and what will its building blocks be?\n\nParticipants:\nAmb. Umej Bhatia is Singapore’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva. He joined the foreign service in 1996 and has served in various capacities on issues covering Southeast Asia\, the Middle East\, and the UN in the ministry’s headquarters. He served overseas as first secretary in Singapore’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York\, from 1999 to 2003; and as an alternate representative for Singapore on the UN Security Council from 2001-2002; as Singapore’s consul-general in Dubai from September 2011 to December 2012; as Singapore’s first resident ambassador to the United Arab Emirates from January 2013 to December 2016; and\, as director-general in the Middle East\, North Africa\, and Central Asia from January 2017 to May 2019. \nFabrizio Hochschild-Drummond is special adviser to the UN Secretary-General on the Preparations for the Commemoration of the United Nations’ 75th Anniversary. He has been serving as assistant secretary-general for Strategic Coordination in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General since 2017. Prior to that\, he served as deputy-special representative for the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in 2016; as UN resident coordinator\, humanitarian coordinator and resident representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Colombia from 2013 to 2016; as director of the Field Personnel Division in the UN Department of Field Support\, New York from 2010 to 2012; and\, as chief of Field Operations and Technical Cooperation in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)\, Geneva from 2005 to 2009. \nDr Owain Williams is a senior research fellow at the University of Leeds (POLIS). He is a former fellow at the University of Queensland School of Public Health and the Centre for Health and International Relations\, the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University\, UK; he is an expert on the politics and political economy of health policy\, and on intellectual property rights and access to medicines; he worked for the UNDP as a consultant on this area in 2014; and\, he has published on access to medicines and global health governance\, and new actors in health. His work includes\, with Adrian Kay (eds.) Global Health Governance: Crisis\, Institutions and Political Economy (Palgrave 2009); Partnerships and Foundations in Global Health Governance with Simon Rushton (eds.) (Palgrave 2011)\, New Political Economy of Pharmaceuticals in the Global South (Palgrave 2013); and The Transformation of Global Health Governance (Palgrave 2014). \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 7th April at 8 am EDT \nAbout our WebDebates\nThe WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our series of WebDebates. \nIf you form part of a dynamic circle of practitioners in your community\, we encourage you to establish a diplomatic hub to follow the WebDebates and to facilitate discussions. \nFor more information\, contact Diplo’s Ms Mina Mudric. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/webdebate-multilateral-diplomacy-in-times-of-covid-19/
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SUMMARY:How to ensure the functional continuity of global diplomacy in time of crisis
DESCRIPTION:In times of crisis\, global cooperation is essential. Yet\, COVID-19 has grounded global diplomacy with the cancellation of meetings and negotiations. In our next live discussion on COVID-19\, on Thursday\, 2nd April 2020 at 8 am EDT\, we will discuss ways of ensuring the functional continuity of global diplomacy. Join us online. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nIn response to the COVID-19 crisis which has grounded onsite meetings and conferences\, G7 and EU leaders have taken to video-conferencing to continue their work. The UN and diplomatic services worldwide are now in the search of new solutions for functional continuity during these testing times. \nOur just-in-time live discussion will reflect on the reactions to COVID-19’s challenges for global diplomacy\, and plans for the future. In particular\, the discussion will focus on the functionality of new solutions\, security risks\, protocol challenges\, and the need to ensure that small and developing countries are not marginalised in this transition towards online meetings. \nWe welcome your active participation in our live discussion. \nExperts:\nAmb. Stefano Baldi is a career diplomat in the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation. Before the appointment as Ambassador of Italy to Bulgaria he was a Training Director at the Ministry since 2011. He was previously Head of the Science and Technology Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2010 to 2011. From 2006 to 2010 he was First Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the European Union\, responsible for legal and financial aspects of the Common Foreign and Security policy as Relex Counsellor. He has also served at the Permanent Mission of Italy to the International Organisations in Geneva and to the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in New York in charge for disarmament affairs. He has been the first head of the Statistical Office of the Ministry from 2000 to 2002. \nMs. Chrystiane Roy is the First Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN in Geneva and the WTO. Roy has been following all aspects of digital policy and cybersecurity across all UN based agencies in Geneva since 2015. She joined Global Affairs Canada in 2002. Prior to her arrival in Geneva\, she was Deputy Director in the Disarmament and Non-proliferation Division\, working on issues relating to biological and chemical weapons\, including related export control mechanisms as well as being Canada’s National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention. Overseas\, she completed assignments in the Canadian embassies in Turkey and Bosnia-Herzegovina. She is also a graduate of a number of DiploFoundation courses. \nMr Moctar Yedaly is the Head of the Information Society of the African Union Commission. By vocation\, Yedaly is a telecom\, satellite and computer engineer with an MBA in international Business. He holds degrees from George Washington University\, Amity University and Institute of Informatics. He has more than 20 years of international experience in policy preparation and implementation\, program development and management\, partnerships development\, operational management\, and capacity building. Yedaly has an excellent understanding of the global political and business systems including government institutions in Africa and the Middle East. He also has excellent knowledge of the digital economy and Internet governance\, as well as the requirements of the developing world. He has worked for and with private companies and international organisations in the US and Africa. He is fluent in major languages spoken in Africa and the Middle East\, namely\, English\, French and Arabic. \nModerator:\nProf. Jovan Kurbalija is the Founding Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform. In 2018 and 2019\, he served as co-Executive Director of the UN Secretary General’s High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation. Previously Prof. Kurbalija was a member of the UN Working Group on Internet Governance (2004-2005) and a Special Advisor to the Chairman of the UN Internet Governance Forum. Between 2013 and 2014\, he was a member of the High Level Multistakeholder Committee for NETmundial (2013‒2014). His book\, An Introduction to Internet Governance\, has been translated into 9 languages and is used as a textbook for academic courses worldwide. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/how-to-ensure-the-functional-continuity-of-global-diplomacy-in-time-of-crisis/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:[Briefing] Internet governance in March 2020
DESCRIPTION:What were the main Internet governance updates in March? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing on Tuesday\, 31st March\, at 8 am EDT\, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nYou receive hundreds of pieces of information on digital politics.We receive them\, too.We decode\, contextualise\, and analyse them.Then we summarise them for you. \nEvery last Tuesday of the month\, the Internet governance briefings provide a ‘zoomed-out’ update of the major global IG and digital policy developments. \nThe Internet governance in March 2020 briefing takes place on Tuesday\, 31st March\, at 8 am EDT. Join us online; fill in the registration form to reserve your place. \nThe monthly Internet governance briefings are organised by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)\, a Swiss initiative run by DiploFoundation. Learn more about our monthly briefings and local hubs. To keep up-to-date with GIP events\, subscribe to our mailing list. More information at gip@diplomacy.edu. \n\nRegistrations are open: \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-internet-governance-in-march-2020/
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SUMMARY:Could COVID-19 disrupt the Internet?
DESCRIPTION:The pressure on the Internet infrastructure is increasing\, with the shift of our professional and daily reality from the physical to the online space. On Tuesday\, 24 March at at 9 am EDT we will discuss the practical\, technical\, business\, and political aspects of Internet traffic\, and possible bottlenecks. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×By tracking the journey of Internet traffic from our personal computers to big platforms\, we will learn about potential challenges to our local (personal\, home\, and office) connectivity\, and monitor what happens with telecom\, Internet providers\, and tech platforms\, including their applications and clouds. On this journey\, we will also find out what happens with our messages and documents when they start navigating the major Internet cables on land and the seabed\, and eventually reach the cloud servers. Our session will reflect on politics and regulation of Internet traffic\, and issues such as content policy (or policing)\, traffic management\, and net neutrality. Join us on this digital journey which shapes our daily reality in times of crisis. \nModerator:\n Prof Jovan Kurbalija\, is the Founding Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform. In 2018 – 2019\, he served as co-Executive Director of the UN Secretary General’s High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation. Previously Prof. Kurbalija was a member of the UN Working Group on Internet Governance (2004-2005) and a Special Advisor to the Chairman of the UN Internet Governance Forum. Between 2013 and 2014\, he was a member of the High Level Multistakeholder Committee for NETmundial (2013‒2014). His book\, An Introduction to Internet Governance\, has been translated into 9 languages and is used as a textbook for academic courses worldwide. \nParticipants:\nOlaf Kolkman is the Principal – Internet Technology\, Policy and Advocacy at Internet Society. He also serves as senior advisor to\, and spokesperson of\, the Internet Society. In his role\, Kolkman formulates\, reviews\, and advises on technical and policy positions. He has extensive experience in Internet technology and policy matters\, including security and trustworthiness of the Internet. Kolkman is a board member of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) and a commissioner of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace (GCSC). \n \nVladimir Radunovic is a Director of e-diplomacy and cybersecurity programmes at DiploFoundation. He is a lecturer in cybersecurity policy\, Internet governance\, and e-diplomacy and serves as an expert on the Geneva Internet Platform. Radunovic is a also a member of the Advisory Board of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE). Between 2012 and 2014\, he was a member of the Multistakeholder Advisory Group of the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF). \nPlease fill in the registration form and join use on Tuesday\, 24 March at 9 am EDT for this timely discussion. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/could-covid-19-disrupt-the-internet/
LOCATION:Online
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