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Focus on Pro-Development Globalization:
Thematic priorities and Modus
Operandi of the SDC's Global Programs with Project examples
A number of short films provide an insight into the SDC’s mission
Global themes
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What are the new strategic orientations of Switzerland’s international cooperation, and how is the budget broken down among them? Information on the funding earmarked and concrete examples can be
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Global challenges
Climate change, food and water crises as well as migration are topics of concern to all mankind in a globalised world. It is for this reason that SDC has developed Global Programs to meet these challenges and promotes globalization that favors development.
| Objective Global program objective, legitimation and mandate |
Priorities The thematic priorities and the modus operandi of the Global Programs |
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Sustainable Development UN Rio+20 Conference and the SDC's commitment The Rio+20 Summit in June 2012 will be another major milestone in the history of sustainable development. The SDC will contribute in two ways: participation at the Summit itself and involvement in projects which seek sustainable solutions that are sensitive to the needs of the poor. Priority areas include better food security, access to water, climate protection, disaster risk reduction and the protection of mountain regions. Dossier |
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Global Forum on Migration and Development Final Meeting of Switzerland's presidency High-ranking figures and representatives from some 160 countries met in a conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by migration. The meeting marked the end of Switzerland's presidency of the Global Forum on Migration and Development. |
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«Low Carbon Cities» Initiative Chinese Delegation to visit Switzerland Unfolding in a partnership with five Chinese cities, the initiative seeks to set up an energy management system based on the Swiss “Energy City” model and the European equivalent, the “European Energy Award”, by means of knowledge sharing and technical support. |
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National Science Foundation and the SDC Research Fund for Global Issues The SDC and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) have jointly created a fund for research on global issues in and with developing and emerging countries. The Fund has been endowed with some CHF 100 million for its first eight years. |