The Diplomatic Council has launched a new Global Security Forum to inspire companies and public institutions with concepts how to better react to threats and increase preparedness for external shocks.
Chairperson Jochen M. Richter
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China overtakes EU in clean energy
By Diplomatic Council member Karlheinz Zuerl*
Current study by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) counteracts the EU's "de-risking" strategy towards China
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Supply shortages ahead
By Diplomatic Council member Jane Enny van Lambalgen*
Companies and consumers will have to prepare for shortages in the supply of goods in 2024. There are more black swans on the move around the world than ever before. A "black swan" refers to unforeseeable events such as a pandemic, whereby many events that seem unimaginable at first glance are "announced" long in advance. This includes, for example, a tightening of the security situation around the world with an impact on supply chains.
Conflict over Taiwan is foreseeable
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UN Commission Science and Technology
Members of the Diplomatic Council have the opportunity to take part in the 27th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development. This will take place from April 15 to 19 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
This year there are two priority topics:
Theme 1: How to harness digitalization to advance human development,
Theme 2: Global cooperation in science, technology and innovation for development.
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Silicon Valley Europe joins the Diplomatic Council
The Silicon Valley Europe initiative has joined the Diplomatic Council as a new member. At the same time, a comprehensive cooperation between the European IT cluster and the Diplomatic Council was agreed.
Silicon Valley Europe, which was launched at the beginning of 2024, is a significant step for Europe towards strengthening the IT sector across borders. The initiative will make it easier for companies in the information technology sector from all European countries to make contact, work together more universally and continue to grow together
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Quantum computIng on March 19
The quantum leap in artificial intelligence has taken most people and companies by surprise. Quantum computing is considered the "next big thing". If you don't want to be surprised by it, you are welcome to find out more about quantum computing on March 19 in Frankfurt.
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Michael Gutowski named ESG Leader
Diplomatic Council Advisory & Professional Services (DCAPS) combine management consulting with a global think tank and business network with UN consultative status
The Diplomatic Council Advisory & Professional Services (DCAPS) have been expanded to include a new service unit for ESG. This unit supports companies in the areas of environmental, social and governance issues. Michael Gutowski has taken over the global management of the new unit.
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The DC and the UN - a strong relationship
The Diplomatic Council has been granted by the United Nations the highest status that can be achieved for a non-governmental organisation (NGO): the special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. This status entitles the Diplomatic Council to attend UN sessions and make written and oral statements at international UN conferences and events.
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Code of Ethics
The Diplomatic Council was established as a Global Think Tank with the objective to serve as a bridge between diplomacy, economy and society. Diplomatic Council members share the idea that economic diplomacy provides a solid foundation for international understanding and a more peaceful interaction amongst nations.
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The world's best medical facilities
For many years, the Diplomatic Council has provided an important building block in the global healthcare sector through its strategic partner member Temos International. Temos is the only organization in the world recognized by the Diplomatic Council for the certification of medical facilities around the globe.