Simon Bradley

Geneva correspondent| English Department

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Born in London, Simon is a multimedia journalist who has worked for www.swissinfo.ch since 2006. He speaks French, German and Spanish and covers the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, and a wide range of issues mainly in French-speaking Switzerland. Initials: sb

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Environment Using lake water to help reduce Switzerland’s carbon footprint

Swiss lakes offer huge potential as renewable energy sources that can be used to cool and heat buildings. Geneva is expanding a pioneering project.

By Simon Bradley

global peaks The world's highest mountains hold vital climate change lessons

Swiss glaciologist Christian Huggel talks to swissinfo.ch about the effects of the climate crisis on high mountain regions.

By Simon Bradley

constitutional committee Could a Geneva meeting open the door to peace in Syria?

Here's a short guide to the first meeting of Syria’s Constitutional Committee in Geneva, aimed at mapping a political way forward for the country.

By Simon Bradley

Truth and justice Transitional justice officials hold Geneva hearings with exiled Colombians

Colombian victims of human rights abuses who have been exiled to Europe shared their testimonies in unique hearings in Geneva this week.

Economic development Is Geneva struggling to attract firms and staff?

Several US and Japanese multinationals have recently announced downsizing in Geneva. Is it part of a larger trend?

By Simon Bradley

International Geneva Cashflow crisis looms over UN in Geneva

The United Nations is facing a cashflow crisis, as 63 states – including its largest contributor, the United States – have not paid their annual dues.

By Simon Bradley in Geneva

Mobility Geneva commuters fall out of love with cars

Commuters in the Geneva region are becoming increasingly disillusioned with private cars, a survey has found.

city of peace New NGOs and staff boost International Geneva statistics

There are now almost 34,000 people working in so-called “International Geneva”.

Permanent Record Snowden’s memoir: Key takeaways on his time in Geneva

Former US spy Edward Snowden has published his memoir. We take a closer look at the chapter on the two years he spent in Geneva.

By Simon Bradley

100 years of multilateralism Swiss reaffirm their commitment to International Geneva

The Swiss authorities want to boost Geneva's role as a centre for global governance and expertise on issues like digitization and migration.

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Environment Using lake water to help reduce Switzerland’s carbon footprint

global peaks The world's highest mountains hold vital climate change lessons

constitutional committee Could a Geneva meeting open the door to peace in Syria?

Truth and justice Transitional justice officials hold Geneva hearings with exiled Colombians

Economic development Is Geneva struggling to attract firms and staff?

International Geneva Cashflow crisis looms over UN in Geneva

Mobility Geneva commuters fall out of love with cars

city of peace New NGOs and staff boost International Geneva statistics

Permanent Record Snowden’s memoir: Key takeaways on his time in Geneva

100 years of multilateralism Swiss reaffirm their commitment to International Geneva

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