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This is the official account of Switzerland at the United Nations

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“AI for good is AI for all”, “Geneva uniquely positioned”, and other key messages from today’s Global Dialogue on #AI governance:

https://t.co/w2WETBMKqd

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🇨🇭welcomes the adoption of the #HLPF2026 Ministerial Declaration under the auspices of @UNECOSOC and continues to support the implementation of the #2030Agenda & advancement of the #SDGs.

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At the #HLPF2026 General Debate, Switzerland advocated for a stronger localization of the Sustainable Development Goals, the identification of high-impact levers that can improve implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and an effective multilateralism.

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At #HLPF2026 event on advancing youth leadership & participation in #SDG acceleration,🇨🇭spoke about building our country’s 1st youth council for the Agenda 2030, which brings together a diverse group of 16-28 year olds to advise the🇨🇭government on sustainable development.

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#HLPF2026 | Yesterday,🇨🇭presented its Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the #2030Agenda.

Our delegation underscored that sustainable development is a shared responsibility across all levels of government, sectors & society, and that a multi-stakeholder approach is crucial.

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It's official since last week: dates of the next Global AI Summit in Geneva.

Learn more, get involved, keep up: https://t.co/fnXnmlVVcR

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10 years after the adoption of #SDG6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), significant progress has been made, but a systemic shift is needed to place water at the heart of climate, agriculture & dev. policies & strengthening cross-border cooperation.

🇨🇭statement: https://t.co/Z92USHuXS7

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During week 1 of #HLPF2026,🇨🇭actively engaged in several events on #SDG6. As Co-Chair of the Interactive Dialogue on Water for People @ the upcoming 2026 #UNWaterConference,🇨🇭emphasizes strong political leadership & resilient systems centering the most vulnerable.

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Rapid urbanization brings development & innovation, but also challenges.

🇨🇭&🇧🇷 hosted an #HLPF event on #SDG11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities) to discuss providing affordable housing through an integrated approach that promotes both socioeconomic inclusion & sustainability.

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📆Save the date! The #GenevaAISummit will take place on 21-22 June 2027.

Bringing together governments, industry, academia and civil society, the summit will foster a genuinely multistakeholder dialogue on the future of AI.
Learn more and stay updated at https://t.co/bcEBFGpWuV

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To be safe, be recognized.

Both online and on the ground, the Red Cross symbolizes and guarantees the safety of humanitarian workers. @SwissAmbUN_Bern Thomas Guerber participates in the @ICRC Digital Emblem Project in Geneva.

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At #HLPF event on #SDG9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), highlighted that true sustainability means growth must not come at the expense of people/nature.

🇨🇭continues to support initiatives that help develop just solutions for sustainable development & poverty reduction.

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🇨🇭was represented by VP of Cantonal Police Conferences Col. Monica Bonfanti at #UNCOPS Chiefs of Police Summit today & emphasized that a return to lasting peace requires:
-Cross-border cooperation
-Rebuilding trust between populations & institutions
-Strengthening the rule of law

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At UN Security Council Open Debate on conflict-related sexual violence,🇨🇭emphasized:

- Respect for international law is crucial; need to fight impunity
- Survivors must remain at the center
- Support to the @UN’s Special Representative

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Congratulations to 🇨🇭Amb. @ThomasGass, who was elected as Chair of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) for the 2027–2030 term. He will play a key role in the strategic advancement of international development cooperation. Press release: https://t.co/vvjh9xhuF4

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Humanitarian action needs security
In #Geneva, Swiss Armed Forces works together with @UNOCHA on the Civil-Military Coordination Skills Training
It is about enabling the right level of interaction in the right context, keeping the needs of people affected by crisis at the centre

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At #HLPF event on Financing Water for People, Food & the Planet at Scale, 🇨🇭 affirmed its support for country-led Water Compacts combining reforms, institutions & investments.

We must now ensure these investments improve access to💧& sanitation for all, in urban & rural areas.

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#AI can help tackle hate speech and #misinformation affecting #refugees—but only if built on trust, collaboration, & human governance: AI can be both a hazard and a major opportunity for information integrity.

🇨🇭 is proud to support practical solutions that protect people.

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Today,🇨🇭presented its progress on #SDG7 (Affordable & Clean Energy) at HLPF, noting that since 2000, per-capita energy consumption has been reduced by 43% & renewable energy now covers nearly 1/3 of final consumption.

🇨🇭remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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.@AIforGood 2026 is open! This year, Geneva hosts three major AI processes: the Summit, together with the UNGA-mandated AI Dialogues & the multistakeholder governance process (WSIS). Geneva is one of the few places where technology and diplomacy come together to create solutions.

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At the annual Responsibility to Protect (#R2P) debate,🇨🇭called for robust early warning and prevention measures, accountability for crimes committed, restraint in veto use & human oversight of emerging tech.

Our response must be collective, decisive & grounded in int’l law.