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SUMMARY:Science Diplomacy in 2022: More Cooperation or More Division? (WebDebate #54)
DESCRIPTION:Science diplomacy offers many tools to foster collaboration among states and other stakeholders. In this way\, the practice can lead to increased mutual understanding and ultimately to more peaceful international relations. \nHistory is full of examples of unexpected cooperation between rival countries. Despite the ongoing Cold War and the ‘space race’ between the USA and the Soviet Union\, the two countries also managed to cooperate in space\, leading to the famous ‘Apollo–Soyuz handshake’. Another more recent example is SESAME (Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East)\, an experimental facility in Jordan\, whose founding members include Bahrain\, Cyprus\, Egypt\, Iran\, Israel\, Pakistan\, the Palestinian Authority\, and Turkey. \nYet\, practitioners and scholars have pointed out that science diplomacy does not automatically lead to more peaceful relations between countries\, and that international cooperation to reach common goals cannot be taken for granted. \nTogether with our speakers\, Dr Kimberly Montgomery (Director of International Affairs and Science Diplomacy\, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)) and Mr Alexis Roig (CEO of SciTech DiploHub and Barcelona’s Chief Science and Tech Envoy)\, we want to unpack this debate and explore expectations for 2022. We will discuss: \n\nWhat are the current trends in science diplomacy?\nWhat actors\, topics\, and challenges are becoming more relevant in 2022?\nWill we see more cooperation or more divisions?\nWhat/how can the practice of science diplomacy contribute to cooperation across divides and even in the face of conflict?\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, 5th April\, at 13:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers\nDr Kimberly Montgomery is the director of International Affairs and Science Diplomacy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In this role\, she advises on bilateral and multilateral relationships and manages the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy. She also serves as the executive editor of the policy journal Science & Diplomacy. She has worked in science policy and international affairs in the USA and Austria. In Austria\, she managed and advised on international relationships for the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and was a scientific consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Her US experience includes six years at the US House of Representatives as professional staff for the Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology\, and as a legislative assistant for Representative Rush Holt (NJ-12). Directly prior to joining AAAS in 2021\, she was a senior programme officer at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) in the Scientific and Technical Affairs programme. \nMr Alexis Roig currently serves as CEO of SciTech DiploHub\, the leading international think-and-do tank working at the intersection of science\, technology\, and foreign affairs. He also serves as Barcelona’s chief science and tech envoy\, and is a professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)\, associate researcher at the Barcelona Centre for International Relations (CIDOB)\, associate professor at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Barcelona Institute of International Studies (IBEI). He has over 10 years of experience as a senior advisor on science diplomacy for ministries of foreign affairs and science of governments across Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America. \nModerator\nDr Katharina E. Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo) \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur 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 WebDebates series. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/science-diplomacy-in-2022-more-cooperation-or-more-division-webdebate-54/
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SUMMARY:‘Promoting inclusive data policy through capacity building’ – UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:Trade negotiations contribute significantly to shaping the norms that will govern cross-border data flows. These norms are being designed by only a few countries that function as normative hubs. Active engagement in negotiations is of the utmost importance for developing countries and least-developed countries\, so they can voice their development-oriented priorities. \nThis session will bring together a diverse group of experts to reflect upon the ways in which capacity building can empower developing actors in the context of policy discussions on data flows. It will be guided by questions that aim to distil concrete action points to be taken on board by providers of capacity building. Click here for more details on this session \n\nDiplo is also co-organising a session with CUTS International and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Whether ‘data localisation’ and ‘national champion’ approach would lead to an inclusive digital economy. The session will be held  on Wednesday\, 27th April\, 10:00–11:00 CEST. Marilia Maciel (Head – Digital Commerce and Internet Policy\, Diplo) will participate as a speaker. Read more about this session. \nThese sessions are part of the UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022. \n\nThe Geneva Internet Platform is once again partnering with UNCTAD to deliver coverage on a selection of thematic sessions from this year’s eCommerce Week. Reports will be uploaded on the dedicated page when available. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/promoting-inclusive-data-policy-through-capacity-building-unctad-ecommerce-week-2022/
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #84] Internet governance in April 2022
DESCRIPTION:As April is coming to an end\, we look back at the main digital policy highlights of the past weeks. \nThe UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) held its second substantive session\, discussing the responsible behaviour of states in cyberspace. However\, the discussions on substantive issues were overshadowed by disagreements over possible models for multistakeholder engagement. \nA week after the OEWG meeting\, US and Russia cyber relations took a hit as the USA pulled out of bilateral cyber talks\, putting a stop to a period of cyber detente. \nThis month’s Internet Governance Briefing offers a broad perspective and a deeper analysis. As always\, the event will include our Digital Policy Barometer shaped by other updates in April. \nRegister to join us at the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 26th April\, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). \n\nWant to learn more about the UN OEWG’s second substantive session? Visit our dedicated page \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-84-internet-governance-in-april-2022/
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