The international community is grappling with an escalating global polycrisis – an intricate web of interconnected crises spanning economic, political, environmental and geological spheres. As these challenges converge and intensify, the need for forward-thinking and long-term strategies becomes more critical than ever. Proactive preparedness and informed decision-making are essential, especially in times of heightened uncertainty. The question remains: what kind of futures should we be preparing for?
While the future is unknowable, future scenarios – in other words, scenarios which depict plausible, possible or probable futures – can be a conduit to examining opportunities, threats and areas for action. As the United Nations turns 80 this year, our need to think ahead continues. Using scenarios developed by UNIDIR in its research on International Security in 2045, this event will explore possible futures for international peace and security. It will consider themes such as emerging technologies, climate change, trade and human rights, with a focus on how digital technologies can support peace.
The session will present multistakeholder perspectives and highlight opportunities for collaboration across Geneva’s international multilateral system. With high-level speakers from various Geneva-based institutions, the discussion will explore how to use digital technologies for peace, leveraging the city’s role in global governance.
Speakers
Speaker details will be made available shortly.
When and where
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 13:15–14:50 CET, Room XXVI, Palais des Nations, Geneva.
Participants
We welcome representatives from Member State delegations, as well as members of the multistakeholder community, including industry, civil society, academia and intergovernmental organizations.
RSVP
Please register by Tuesday, 25 March 2025. Registration is mandatory for all participants, including those with a UNOG grounds pass. User guides on Indico registration can be found here.
Further information
For questions, please contact sectec-unidir@un.org.
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