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 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 [...]
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. Registrations are open Register You receive [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. The Future of Meetings conference will address the emerging practices in organising and running meetings. Can we fit online and onsite events into [...]
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. Security in Cyberspace: Dynamics, limits and opportunities will take place on 14 May 2020 at 09:30 – 16:30 EDT The panel includes DiploFoundation's Marília Maciel (Digital Policy [...]
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. Registrations are open Register You receive hundreds of [...]
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 [...]
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. Registrations are open Register You receive hundreds of [...]
