Cluster: Geopolitics

Over 750 NGOs now active in International Geneva

View from Geneva s Jet d eau fountain towards the UN headquarters

This content was published on Aug 29, 2019 New research has identified over 750 non-governmental organisations currently operating in so-called International Geneva.

International Geneva

Nations tighten rules on trading protected animals and plants

This content was published on Aug 28, 2019 States meeting in Geneva to discuss the global wildlife trade have agreed to strengthen protections on a range of different species.

Students brainstorm possible commercial applications of CERN technologies

International Geneva

CERN inspires budding entrepreneurs to think outside the box

This content was published on Aug 23, 2019 Cutting-edge technologies designed for CERN are inspiring the next generation of young entrepreneurs to come up with innovative business ideas.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland adopts EU laws on drones and post-Brexit aviation

This content was published on Aug 22, 2019 Switzerland has taken over a European Union security framework laying out new rules for drones and continuing aviation activities post-Brexit.

International Geneva

Swiss boost funding to fight AIDS, TB and malaria

This content was published on Aug 21, 2019 The Swiss government is stepping up support for the fight against infectious diseases with a CHF100 million contribution to two UN health agencies.

International Geneva

A decade of World Humanitarian Day: what’s to celebrate?

This content was published on Aug 19, 2019 August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day, which pays tribute to aid workers who risk their lives.

International Geneva

Geneva summit mulls rules on trading protected animals and plants

This content was published on Aug 17, 2019 The 18thConvention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and FloraExternal link (Cites) has attracted delegates from 180 countries for the summit that runs from August 17 to 28. The conference venue was due to have been hosted by Sri Lanka but was moved to Switzerland following the Easter bomb attacks in the…

Ten tonnes of elephant ivory and about 12 tonnes of pangolin scales

International Geneva

Swiss expert warns over lucrative illegal wildlife trade

This content was published on Aug 17, 2019 The illegal trade in wildlife has become a massively lucrative, low-risk activity controlled by criminal groups, warns Swiss expert Mathias Lörtscher.

Opinion

Foreign Affairs

Putin’s European waltz in 3D: deflect, deny, discredit

This content was published on Aug 15, 2019 In the 20 years since Vladimir Putin came to power, Russia has developed a strategy for dealing with Western politics. A look at some of the evidence.

International Geneva

Tougher sanctions mooted on illegal trade in animals and plants

This content was published on Aug 14, 2019 The Swiss government wants to tighten sanctions against the illegal trade in protected wild flora and fauna.

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