Geneva Insights - December & January 2025

Welcome to the December & January Edition of the Geneva Insights Newsletter, covering key international discussions and policy developments in trade, technology, health and sustainability. In the economic and trade sphere, key meetings include the World Trade Organization's sessions on global trade rules, regional agreements, and investment facilitation, as well as events focusing on multilateralism, sustainable finance, and intellectual property. The standards and regulatory agenda covers road safety, chemical classification, and the future of autonomous vehicles, while communications and digital events tackle ICT sustainability, AI governance, and media production technology. In health, important discussions include global pandemic preparedness, neglected tropical diseases, and mental health system transformation. Environmental and sustainability meetings focus on the role of trade in climate commitments, sustainable development, and the adaptation of agricultural and energy sectors to climate risks. The social agenda features discussions on gender equality in diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and labor rights, with a focus on improving outcomes in these areas. Science and technology events highlight the role of AI in legislation, advancements in nuclear research, and global strategies for governing AI. In the youth and sports sector, the Worldwide Music Conference addresses issues of music culture preservation, while humanitarian and human rights discussions focus on the Global Humanitarian Overview, the erosion of international humanitarian law, and corporate accountability in human rights. These events offer opportunities for collaboration, policy development, and innovation across multiple global challenges.