This year's partner country of the Diplomatic Council Spring Festival is India, the world's largest democracy. The Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak will present his country on April 22 in Frankfurt/Germany, discuss current developments and answer questions. And because the traditional mango festival is celebrated in India every year, the Diplomatic Council is celebrating a combined spring and manifesto this year. Members and guests are welcome!
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Global Methanol Economy at the UN
Energy issues at the 26th UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development in Geneva: The Diplomatic Council proposes the transition to a global methanol economy.
Advantages of Green Methanol
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Western management style does not work in China
by Diplomatic Council member Karlheinz Zuerl, CEO GTEC
Many Western managers stand in their own way when it comes to management tasks in China and often don't even realize it. The management style common in Europe or the USA is met with incomprehension by the Chinese and often causes fear and resistance. This starts when a manager who has flown in thinks he has to show who is in charge and where things are going right from the start. Sometimes a single meeting is enough to trigger an internal rebellion in an entire company.
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Many SMEs are still "light years away" from AI
By DC member Jane Enny van Lambalgen, CEO Planet Industrial Excellence
Many SMEs are light years away from a corporate strategy for the introduction of artificial intelligence. In fact, there are many SMEs that have only made necessary replacement investments over the years and hardly any modernization investments. Many companies have simply lacked the financial resources to do so.
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Spring festival with India on April 22
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DC receives observer status for UN CCPCJ
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has granted the Diplomatic Council observer status at the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ). This is the highest status that a civil society organization such as the Diplomatic Council can have with a UN commission. The observer status means that the DC members sent as delegates to the commission meetings have the opportunity to follow and influence the work of the respective commission in non-public sessions.
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Transitioning to a Green Hydrogen / Methanol Economy on May 28
Join the Diplomatic Council for an insightful online event delving into the transformative potential of methanol and ammonia as a game changer for Africa and Europe.
or use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84687443985?pwd=R6pl47dSob2n2xQgbd21Bsn3jS9ym3.1 on May, 28, 15:00-16:30 CET
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The 28 greatest risks to humanity
As part of its UN Consultative Status, the Diplomatic Council is contributing to a new Global Risk Report of the United Nations. The study comprises 28 global risks, which were selected and assessed as part of a comprehensive consultation process between the international community, civil society organizations such as the Diplomatic Council and other stakeholders.
The following risks are taken into consideration (in order to minimize misinterpretation):
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Ambassadors` Ball by Diplomatic Council
On March 8th, 2024, The Diplomatic Council, in collaboration with the Diplomatic Corps of Thailand, proudly presented Thailand's Inaugural Ambassadors' Ball, a prestigious event held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. This evening marked a convergence of diplomacy and business, offering a platform for sophisticated cultural exchange and meaningful connections.
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E-TukTuks and Power Hubs in Sri Lanka
By Rob Heijtink, Head of DC Mission Netherlands and Chairman DC Global E-Mobility Forum
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Historic start for DC Quantum Leap
March 19, 2024 was a historic day for almost all participants at the launch event of the Diplomatic Council Quantum Leap initiative: for the first time in their lives, they were able to take a live look at a quantum chip - clearly visible under a microscope. There were also excellent presentations by Harald A. Summa Chairman of the new initiative, and Matthias Reidans, a luminary in the field of quantum technology from Rosenberger-OSI.