Geneva Insights - October 2023

Welcome to the October Edition of the Geneva Insights Newsletter. In the economic domain, meetings will prioritize international trade policy, negotiate intellectual property rights, streamline design registration, address patent policy issues, and tackle food insecurity and commodity price volatility. In communications and digital sectors, discussions will center on radio regulations, AI normative architecture, information access, and the societal impact of information and communication technologies. Health sector negotiations will cover pandemic preparedness, medical innovations, genomics, drug dependence, and pharmaceutical patenting. The environment and sustainability sector will focus on conservation commitments, clean energy, environmental data reporting, climate policy recommendations, and the launch of a Global Greenhouse Gas Watch mechanism. Science and technology discussions will encompass CERN projects, financing, AI applications, and the space race. Standards and regulatory topics include the development of a UN Plastic Treaty, plant variety protection, business and human rights, and road transport standards. Social discussions will prioritize sustainable cities and labor rights, while youth and sports conversations will address sports broadcasting and media education. Lastly, the humanitarian and human rights sector will cover the Human Rights Council session, peacebuilding, and international investment law.