
Part 6: Governing the metaverse through standards
humAInism Internet governance and digital policy, Artificial Intelligence, InfrastructureNo system works without standards – not cities, not cyberspace. As the metaverse grows, it needs rules that go beyond code. Read Part 6 of the new metaverse blog series: UN 2.0 and the Metaverse: Are We Seeing What Is Possible?

AI Apprenticeship 2025 online course | Diplo Academy
humAInism Artificial IntelligenceDiplo Academy will launch the Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course on 16 September 2024 in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Stay updated on courses by subscribing to their newsletter.

The role of diplomacy in AI geopolitics | Poland diplomatic academy
Capacity development, Events Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Diplomatic functions and tools, Geopolitics
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Director of DiploFoundation, will deliver a public lecture on 28 March 2025 at the Polish Diplomatic Academy on the evolving role of diplomacy in AI geopolitics, following a two-day Institutional AI Transformation training…

Training in institutional AI transformation at the Polish Diplomatic Academy
Capacity development, Courses Training and workshops Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomatic functions and tools
On March 27–27, 2025, Diplo and the Polish Diplomatic Academy conducted training sessions that focused on preparing tech and diplomatic communities for forthcoming AI transformation of diplomacy. The main emphasis was on effective communication…

Briefing on digital governance for Armenian CSOs
Capacity development, Courses Briefings Capacity development, Civil society
Diplo lecturers will lead an online briefing on digital governance for civil society organisations (CSOs) in Armenia on 9 April. The session, organised by GIZ, will provide an initial mapping of key digital governance issues, actors, and processes,…

Training for the Republic of Serbia Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection
Capacity development, Courses Courses Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Data governance, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Legal and regulatory, Public policy
The representatives of the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Serbia will participate in a specialised training session on 4 April 2025, aimed at strengthening their expertise in…

Public Diplomacy Training for the EU delegation to the USA
Capacity development, Courses
The EU Delegation to the USA will host an exclusive Public Diplomacy Training for its team members. This tailored programme will equip 14 delegation staff with essential skills to enhance communication, engagement, and strategic outreach in…

Visit by the Digital Policy Leadership Program, University of St. Gallen
Events Capacity development, Internet governance and digital policy Events
Under the framework of the Digital Policy Leadership Program (DPLP), a joint initiative between Insper Brazil and the University of St. Gallen, a group of students will visit Diplo and meet with some of their experts. The group will discuss…

Tackling disinformation, protecting democratic governance: Challenges and opportunities
Events Content policy, Democracy, Freedom of expression, Freedom of the press, Sociocultural Events
The mechanisms behind disinformation vary by context, therefore, addressing the problem requires not only reactive one-size-fits-all measures, but also proactive efforts that reinforce democratic principles and institutions. In this by-invitation…

Digital Sovereignty and the open internet: Can they coexist?
Events Geopolitics, Internet governance and digital policy Events
The Internet Governance Project (IGP) in collaboration with the Quello Center will gather scholars of differing views to debate what digital sovereignty means, how it is being used as a label, and whether the various interpretations…