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COP28: Change from fossil Energy to Methanol

„At  COP21 in 2015, the world agreed to limit global warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels by 2050. To remain on target, science tells us that emissions must be halved by 2030. We only have another seven years to meet that goal. COP28 UAE is a prime opportunity to rethink, reboot, and refocus the climate agenda“, says H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President-Designate for COP28 UAE.

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Newest book by Jean Pütz

Diplomatic Council member Jean Pütz has a special concern with this book. He wants to make a significant contribution to saving the climate without jeopardizing the industry and thus the prosperity of the population. To this end, he relies on concepts outside the mainstream. The science journalist speaks plainly – as his audience of millions is used to from his television programs and social media. He doesn't care about "political correctness". He classifies many measures propagated by politicians as populist and strictly rejects them because they do not lead to the desired goal.

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A global Approach to Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)

A report from the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development 2023

Scientific research increasingly takes place among global teams of researchers, creating networks that extend beyond national institutions and single disciplines (Wagner et al., 2015; UNCTAD, 2018). The growing technological complexity, the fast pace of technological change and the massive transformation brought by recent waves of innovation require a collaborative approach to Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).

From climate change to singularity

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UN Data for Development

Prepared by the UNCTAD Secretariat for the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, 2023-2024 Inter-sessional Panel

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17 frontier technologies that will change the world

The UNCTAD’s Technology and Innovation Report 2023 examines 17 frontier technologies, defined as new and rapidly developing technologies that take advantage of digitalization and connectivity, which are divided into three broad categories:

(i) Industry 4.0 frontier technologies which include artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), big data, blockchain, 5G, 3D printing, robotics and drone technology,

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The Power of Image on Nov. 17.

The Diplomatic Council is among the collaborating partners of the "International Protocol & Soft Skills Conference: The Power of Image". This will take place on Nov. 17 in the form of two online conferences: 1-4 p.m. in English, 5-8 p.m. in Spanish.

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DCISE has been established

The Diplomatic Council (DC) has established the Global Committee for Innovation, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship + Education (DCISE). Dato Steve Cheah has been promoted as the Chairman of DCISE. He receives support from the the Diplomatic Council Mission Board CLMTV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam).

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New Initiative for Quantum Computing

Contact point for interested companies: www.diplomatic-council.org/quantumleap

DC Chairman Harald A. Summa aims for the pinnacle of computer performance with Quantum Leap

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Bianca Schaefer appointed Diplomatic Council Head of Mission Canada

North American entrepreneur Bianca Schaefer has been appointed by the Diplomatic Council (DC) as the new Head of Mission Canada. In this function she is responsible for the recruitment and support of DC members in Canada. Also part of her job is to support DC member companies from all over the world with inquiries about the Canadian market and with finding contacts in Canada. We can also expect more participants from North America at international online events in the future.

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Political Declaration of the UN General Assembly 2023

High-level political forum on sustainable development

Convened under the auspices of the General Assembly, 18 and 19 September 2023

I. Our shared commitment

1. We, the Heads of State and Government and high representatives, have met at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 18 and 19 September 2023, at the Sustainable Development Goals Summit,1 to review progress and accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.