FIDIC, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers, is the global representative body for national associations of consulting engineers and represents over one million engineering professionals and 40,000 firms in more than 100 countries. The buildings and infrastructure sector in which FIDIC members work contributes around US$36trillion to global GDP.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the institutional representative of more than 45 million companies in over 100 countries, and is based in Paris. The ICC was created in 1919, and has Permanent Observer status at the United Nations.
 

"The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) is an independent foundation founded by the Swiss and Geneva governments to leverage the anticipative power of science with diplomacy organizations and citizens working in Geneva and around the world in order to anticipate, accelerate and translate into concrete actions the use of emerging science-driven topics. The foundation began operating in January 2020."

"Das Genfer Büro der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) stärkt seit 2019 die Arbeit der Stiftung auf internationaler Ebene. Internationale Solidarität ist der Schlüssel für eine sozial-ökologische Transformation und für die Umsetzung sozialer Rechte im globalen Maßstab. Eine wiederbelebte UNO könnte bei dieser Transformation eine entscheidende Rolle spielen.

United People Global (UPG) is a community that encourages and enables people to participate in making the world a better place. This is achieved through a diverse portfolio of activities and especially by contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UPG works to raise awareness, strengthen belief, facilitate collaboration and foster community. Its current flagship initiatives include:

"Die KAS ist eine Politische Stiftung, die der Christlich Demokratischen Union Deutschlands (CDU) nahesteht. Durch politische Bildung in Deutschland und in über 120 Ländern wollen wir unseren Beitrag zu Frieden, Freiheit und Gerechtigkeit leisten. Seit Mai 2019 ist der Multilaterale Dialog in Genf ansässig. Das Büro versteht sich als Ort der Vernetzung von Partnern und Experten aus dem weltweiten KAS-Netzwerk mit den in Genf angesiedelten Organisationen."

"ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. Founded on the principle of international cooperation between governments (Member States) and the private sector (Sector Members, Associates and Academia), ITU is the premier global forum through which parties work towards consensus on a wide range of issues affecting the future direction of the ICT industry."

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"The Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI) is an independent, neutral platform that strives to strengthen engagement between researchers and Geneva-based international policy actors. It promotes the formulation of science-informed solutions to complex global challenges in areas such as climate change, human rights, health, and migration.

The Geneva Internet Platform (GIP), initiated by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) of Switzerland in 2014, provides a neutral and inclusive space for digital policy debates, recognised by the majority of global actors as a platform where different views can be voiced. The GIP is operated by DiploFoundation.

"GAN’s vision is a future of work that is open to all based on equipping individuals and organisations with the skills they need for prosperity. Its core focus is work-based learning, invaluable for companies and communities alike as it aligns workforce skills with labour market demands to ensure both business and people thrive in a world of transformation.