Date: 16-17 November
Summary: The 2010 Global Challenges Forum spanned two days of intensive discussion, culminating in the official launch of the GCF at the Chateau du Coppet. This report provides an in depth look at the topics discussed and the outcomes decided upon, as well as the next steps for the organization.
Click here to download
Remarks by Ambassador Betty King, USA
Date: 16 November 2010
Summary: Betty King, U.S. Ambassador to the UN and Other International Organization, spoke at the opening of the 2010 Global Challenges Forum. Ambassador King's speech set the tone for the event as she emphasized the complexity of globalized challenges, and the need for new institutions to address them.
Click here to download
Remarks by Ambassador HE Yafei, PRC
Date: 16 November, 2010
Summary: Ambassador HE Yafei, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China Ambassador to the UN and Other International Organizations, addressed GCF participants at the formal launch of the organization. Ambassador HE covered many topics, but emphasized the need to develop new partnerships in addressing contemporary challenges.
Click here to download
Remarks by Rector Jean-Domique Vassali, UNIGE
Date: 16 November, 2010
Summary: On the eve of the GCF launch, University of Geneva Rector Jean-Dominique Vassali welcomed guests to the historic Chateau Du Coppet. His speech emphasized the significance of Geneva as the home of international organizations, and expressed the goals of the GCF in the coming years.
Click here to download
2009
Report on the 2009 Global Security Challenges Roundtable
Date: 21-23 September, 2009
Summary: The 2009 Global Security Challenges Roundtable marked the beginning of the GCF as an organization. Hosted by the Centre for International Governance of the Graduate Institute in collaboration with the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, the event hosted more than 60 military and civilian experts, as well as members of the Geneva international community.
Click here to download
Remarks by NPS President Daniel Oliver
Date: 22 September, 2009
Summary: Addressing the 2009 Global Challenges Forum Security Roundtable attendees, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School President Daniel Oliver outlined the myriad challenges that have arisen in today's globalized world, urging participants to pursue new, partner driven approaches in addressing them.
Click here to download
Remarks by Talal Abu Gahazaleh
Date: 22 September, 2009
Summary: Speaking with a focus on the breadth of challenges discussed at the Roundtable, Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh outlined several ways ahead for the GCF as an organization. Note: Due to the unavailability of a full transcript, the link below contains official summary notes from Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh.
Click here to download