#108 The G|O Briefing, September 8, 2022
FRENZIED DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY AROUND REPORT ON CHINA | WT0'S DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY STILL NOT FIXED | STATE SOVEREIGNTY VS. INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS
2022
How will the Human Rights Council deal with the UN’s report on China?
In the run-up to Monday’s opening of the 51st session, diplomatic consultations of a rare intensity are underway in Geneva to ensure that the OHCHR’s report is not ignored and that further actions will be taken.
WTO: Still no fix for the appellate body
China, the world’s second-largest economy, still claims exemptions as an ‘emerging economy’ 21 years after it joined the organization, and the US wants this status amended.
The conundrum of balancing state sovereignty with international obligations
Daniel Warner | "The controversy over the OHCHR report and its delay is an excellent case study of the tension between state sovereignty and universal norms."
#16 SUSTAINED By The G|O - Wednesday, February 23rd 2022
This is an onsite, slightly edited republication of the complete SUSTAINED - THE SDGS DECODED newsletter of February 23rd, 2022
✺ RECOGNIZING CORPORATE SUCCESSES Covering sustainability often entails looking at empty industry statements. Today, we aim to see beyond those self-congratulatory press releases, and reveal true corporate achievements—as well as
#15 SUSTAINED By The G|O - Wednesday, February 9 2022
This is an onsite, slightly edited republication of the complete SUSTAINED - THE SDGS DECODED newsletter of February 9th 18th, 2022
✺ POLLUTION-HUNGRY MUSHROOMS IN GENEVA Imagine a world where mushrooms could help clean up oil spills or other major environmental catastrophes? The scenario might seem far-fetched, but in fact research
#14 SUSTAINED By The G|O - Wednesday, January 19 2022
This is an onsite, slightly edited republication of the complete SUSTAINED - THE SDGS DECODED newsletter of January 19th, 2022
The new year brings its fair share of environmental, economic, and socially aware hopes. “In 2022 the debate is no longer about ‘why’ sustainability is needed — but ‘how’ to pursue
#6 The G|O Briefing, June 18, 2020
GEORGE FLOYD'S BROTHER ADDRESSES THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - US TRADE REP BLASTS WTO