ICAC – Higher Cotton Production, Vigorous Trade Are Expected in the 2021/22 Season. … More ICAC – Higher Cotton Production, Vigorous Trade Are Expected in the 2021/22 Season
Tom Brady Speaks His Mind. The most decorated quarterback in history is still at it, at age 44. Now he’s ready to let the world in more as he looks forward to life after football and launches an eponymous fashion brand. … More Tom Brady Speaks His Mind
Clear progress in the implementation of the national strategy for protection of Switzerland against cyber-risks (NCS). During its meeting on August 17, 2021, the Federal Council’s Cybercommittee adopted the report on the progress made in implementing the 2018-2022 national strategy for the protection of Switzerland against cyber-risks (NCS). Implementation is proceeding according to plan and is supported by the cantons, the business community and universities. The report was published today. … More Clear progress in the implementation of the national strategy for protection of Switzerland against cyber-risks (NCS)
WTO Public Forum 2021 reflects on need to strengthen collective action towards sustainable trade. Participants in the WTO Public Forum called for collective action to address urgent challenges associated with sustainable trade, such as the overexploitation of fish stocks, the establishment of regulatory and policy principles on carbon border adjustments and the promotion of international standards on environmental goods. … More WTO Public Forum 2021 reflects on need to strengthen collective action towards sustainable trade
DG Okonjo-Iweala launches discussion on “trade for peace” at Geneva Trade Week. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala launched on September 27, 2021, discussions on trade for peace at the opening plenary of the 2021 Geneva Trade Week, calling for a bringing together of expertise and knowledge that enables trade to nurture peace and peacebuilding. Jose Ramos Horta, former President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, delivered a keynote speech, urging the WTO to support the world’s least-developed and conflict-affected countries. … More DG Okonjo-Iweala launches discussion on “trade for peace” at Geneva Trade Week
Innovation award presented for the second time by Switzerland and FAO. Switzerland and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will present the International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture at the first edition of the World Food Forum, which is being held from 1 to 5 October. From the more than 400 nominations submitted, three projects have been awarded a prize of USD 20000 each. … More Innovation award presented for the second time by Switzerland and FAO