Covid-19 Webinar Series Session 9: Crisis on multilateralism and the International Geneva

Covid-19 Webinar Series Session 9:
The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on multilateralism and the International Geneva

As epitomized by the difficulties met by WHO to provide an effective global response, the COVID-19 crisis is affecting the fabric of multilateralism and global governance. By hosting more than 30 International organizations, hundreds of NGO’s, and thousands of meetings and conferences on a yearly-basis, Geneva constitutes a central hub of global governance. This webinar will feature presentations of several key actors analyzing the current challenges which is facing International Geneva both at the strategic and operational levels. Is Geneva’s multilateral ecosystem in danger? Can the current technological solutions provide a reliable solution for the numerous international meeting normally held in Geneva? How will evolve diplomatic and multilateral practices if they stop relying primarily on human interactions?

Speakers:
■ Ambassador Socorro Flores Liera, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva;

■ Dr Beatrice Ferrari, Director of International Affairs, Canton of Geneva;

■ Mr Alexandre Munafo, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications, Interpeace;

■ Mr Stéphane Bussard, Journalist, Le Temps, Geneva;

■ Dr Stephan Davidshofer, Acting Director of the Leadership in International Security Course in 2020, GCSP.

Moderator:
■ Dr Jean-Marc Rickli, Head of Global Risk, GCSP.