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EDITOR’S NOTE / ÉDITORIAL 3 When we decided to focus on living in Lorsque nous avons décidé de consacrer Geneva for the summer issue, we did it with le numéro d'été à la vie à Genève, nous FEATURED / À LA UNE our readers interests in mind. Geneva offers l'avons fait dans l'intérêt de nos lecteurs. The world’s smallest metropolis 5 unique opportunities, but is one of the most Genève offre des opportunités uniques mais Interview with Ambassador Salman Bal, expensive cities in the world and living here c’est l'une des villes les plus chères du Director of CAGI 8 can be challenging. In this edition, we have monde, et vivre ici peut vite devenir un provided selected information about the défi. Nous avons voulu apporter des infor- Public Transportation in Geneva. Interview with Ms. Anne Hornung- most pressing questions for any newcomer. mations substantielles sur les questions les Soukup, Chair of the Board of TPG 10 plus pressantes pour tout nouvel arrivant. You will read an interview with Ambassa- Relocating to Geneva? dor Salman Bal, Director of the Interna- Vous lirez un entretien avec l'Ambassadeur A Guide to a Stress-Free Move 14 tional Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI), who Salman Bal, Directeur du Centre d'Accueil CAGI’s Housing Service 16 shared with us the main services provided de la Genève Internationale (CAGI), qui From the diary of a UN consultant 17 to facilitate the installation of newcomers nous a fait part des principaux services to Geneva. You will also read an interview fournis pour faciliter l'installation des nou- Living in Geneva: The Intern’s Perspective 18 with Ms. Anne Hornung-Soukup, Chair of veaux arrivants. Vous lirez également une the Board of TPG (Geneva Public Trans- interview de Mme Anne Hornung-Soukup, À Genève, le pari gagné port) who told us about their projects for Présidente du Conseil d'administration des de l’électricité renouvelable 20 the near future that will change Geneva. TPG qui nous parle de leurs projets qui Continuing Education at the Heart We also covered the housing aspect with vont changer le Grand Genève. of the Future of Work 22 different contributions: from a relocation Nous avons aussi couvert l'aspect logement Offre de soins du service publique company, from CAGI’s Housing Service avec différentes contributions: d'une société dans le canton de Genève 26 and from two interns’ associations; “Fair de relogement, du Service Logement du CAGI What to do in Geneva in summer 2019 28 Internship Initiative” and “Geneva Interns et de deux associations de stagiaires : "Fair Association”. Additionally, you will find Internship Initiative" et "Geneva Interns UNITED NATIONS / NATIONS UNIES articles on Continuing Education at the Association". Vous trouverez également des University of Geneva and public health ser- articles sur la formation continue à l'Uni- Please read this before you answer the ICSC global staff survey 36 vices. For those of you who have decided versité de Genève et les services des HUG. to stay in beautiful Switzerland, we have Pour ceux d'entre vous qui vont rester cet été WHO / OMS compiled a selection of incredible summer en Suisse, nous avons sélectionné une série activities to enjoy. d'activités estivales pour bien en profiter. Coaching. How to create cultures that En outre, vous lirez un entretien avec le value connection and staff engagement 34 Furthermore, you will read an interview nouveau Représentant permanent de la GLOBAL AFFAIRS / AFFAIRES GLOBALES with the new Permanent Representative République populaire de Chine auprès de of the People’s Republic of China to UNOG, l'ONUG, l'Ambassadeur Chen Xu, qui a dis- Interview with Ambassador Xu Chen, Ambassador Chen Xu who discussed with cuté avec nous de l'Initiative Ceinture et route. Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China 32 us the Belt and Road Initiative among other topics. D'autres articles comprennent un texte The case for learning etiquette 38 important sur la façon de remplir l'en- Designing the Education of the Future 40 Other articles include an important piece quête de la CFPI auprès du personnel, on how to fill the ICSC global staff survey qui pourrait avoir une incidence sur votre ART & CULTURE that might affect your pay and allowances. rémunération et vos indemnités. Lectures Estivales / Summer Reading 41 n n La Suisse inconnue, à la découverte We wish you a happy summer. Nous vous souhaitons un bel été ! des 26 cantons. Vaud: Perroy 42 The official magazine of the international La revue officielle des fonctionnaires Parrains et Marraines pour le Népal 44 civil servants of the United Nations at internationaux des Nations Unies à Genève Ten years of musical talent in Tannay 46 Geneva and of the World Health Organization et de l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé

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Living in Geneva offers unique amount of money. If you add difficult to find a decent lunch to this the fact that last year for less than 15 fr., and if you opportunities and teaches you how to salaries were cut, and non-staff dare to think of leisure, you cope with absurdly high prices and conditions of work are not fun- should be ready to pay more damentally improving, finding than 50 fr. for a basic dinner, how to say goodbye. accessible housing, education, or 20 fr. for a movie ticket. transportation, health care and other services that you and your Now, what exactly is “Geneva” family need, is paramount. and who is it for? As a reader of this magazine, you are likely According to a recent study most familiar with what we call SEBASTIAN HOFBAUER, UNITAR by UBS, published on 29 May “International Geneva”, which Hundreds of new profession- 2018, Geneva is the second is an amalgamation of Inter- als and diplomats move to most expensive city in the national Organizations, NGOs, Geneva every year, to join the world, second only to Zurich. and Member States Perma- other 9,500 staff members Although salaries are higher nent Missions. However, oth- of the United Nations and its and taxes lower than the Euro- ers might have a very different agencies or to become part of pean average, a large portion impression, when they come to the 179 Permanent Missions in of gross income goes towards Geneva to make it their new this city. Everyone agrees that obligatory health insurance, home. Think about Geneva’s Geneva offers a high quality housing and to other unavoida- importance in the banking of life and many opportunities ble expenses. Most people rent sector or its long heritage as for personal and professional accommodation because prop- a center for watch-making. development, but everyone erty prices are high, and large Of course, I cannot forget to also knows this beautiful city down payments are required. mention chocolate, a Geneva is one of the most expensive of Meanwhile, depending on attraction enjoyed by tourists the world. How to manage the whom you ask, the cost of rent- and inhabitants alike. Around relocation and the best way to ing an apartment in Geneva can all that, the city is also home establish yourself here remain be higher than in New York or to thousands of students and critical. Suffice to say that some Paris and twice as much as in adventure seekers, who use it of us have been living in Geneva Amsterdam or Brussels. Living as a gateway to the nearby alps. for many years, and continue in Geneva entails paying for to learn how to make the most necessities, like food, at prices Indeed, no matter how long you of it with the least possible that make visitors faint. It is stay in the city and why you

UN Special – July-August 2019 | 5 Under our feet, construction is currently underway on the 16-kilometer railway line, which runs mainly underground; two tunnels, two new bridges and five new underground stations are being built. There is no one better to tell you how the CEVA will “change everything” than the TPG’s Chair of the Board of Directors, Ms. Anne Hornung-Soukup. You will read her interview in this edition.

Going back to Grand Genève, its official creation is also the admission of a reality that is often suppressed: the engine for Geneva’s economy is international. Without the inhabitants

© Devon [email protected]© Devon of non-swiss origin, this beau- Clear blue sea under clear sky. tiful city would hardly be what it is today: the world’s smallest came, chances are that you will gone. Dealing with that can be the majority of newcomers metropolis. For those of you appreciate Geneva for its wide an emotional strain. You quickly do not settle in the canton of trying to make a living here, range of outdoor activities. Sur- recognize this fact after hav- Geneva, but in the French bor- you are part of the unique envi- rounded by the Alps and the ing spent some time in Geneva. der region or in the canton of ronment that Geneva offers. In Jura, the city has plenty of ski- Who do I let get close to me? Vaud and commute to Geneva addition, if you work at the UN ing resorts within close reach, How far do I want to go when every day. However, it is only or at a diplomatic mission, you to accommodate any winter in two weeks’ time it can be recently that these areas have could even call yourself lucky, sports enthusiasts. The region the end? In Geneva, you usu- started planning the future as normally your salary will be has even more in store during ally only see each other once. together. higher than the perceived min- the upcoming summer months. The first questions are usually: imum wage. However, as most The mountains are perfect Where do you come from? How “Grand Genève” has been the of us can attest, you might still to explore on foot, and Lake long have you been here, how official name of the Geneva be hard pressed to make ends Geneva provides great opportu- long will you stay? And above metropolitan area since 3 May meet or at least could easily get nities for other activities, such all: Which contract do you 2012. It covers an area of 2000 frustrated if you want to save as swimming, sailing, or just have? square kilometres, consists of money. enjoying the sunshine on one of 215 communes (120 of which its many beaches. If you want The question of “where is are on French soil) and extends Still, it’s quite a privilege to live some concrete ideas on how Geneva?” is almost as difficult from the Nyon district in the here. After all, you are at the to seize the upcoming sunny to answer. This is particularly canton of Vaud via the canton center of Europe and in one of period, this edition has plenty apparent when looking at and city of Geneva to the foot the world’s most global cities. of inspiration to offer you. what is commonly called the of the Jura mountains and the You can enjoy nature at its full- “Grand Genève”. For centuries, city of Thonon on the French est and the cultural scenery and Geneva certainly is diverse, Geneva and French bordering shore of Lake Geneva. And it cosmopolitan environment are and so is its workforce. Half areas have shared a common contains the promise to think worth the price. In that light, the city is coming, going, or economic and settlement area. beyond borders in the future. I invite you to stop thinking just in between. If there’s one This Geneva metropolitan area about how pricy things are thing Geneva teaches you, it’s is booming. The number of jobs The best example of what this and focus on what you get in how to say goodbye. “I have rose considerably during the means is the new CEVA train, return. I guarantee you, your 10 colleagues and they come last decades, and the popula- which will link Geneva Central life will be easier the moment from 8 different nations”, is tion has all but exploded over Station with the French city of you relax and accept these a remark you will hear fre- the same period. Around one Annemasse from December of prices as a fact of life. We need quently in Geneva. In such an million people now share this this year. Everywhere in our you motivated and happy to do international environment, living space and around half city, you currently find con- your critical work at the United farewell is common. Almost of them are of non-Swiss ori- struction sites as outwardly vis- Nations. n suddenly someone with whom gin. What is special about this ible messengers of the largest you spend the whole day is just development, however, is that construction site in its history.

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 7 FEATURED / À LA UNE INTERVIEW Ambassador Salman Bal Director of the International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI)

The CAGI (Centre d’Accueil de la Genève Internationale) is a structure that plays a key role in the life of International Geneva. Ambassador Bal explains the main services provided to facilitate the installation and promote the integration of newcomers to Geneva © CAGI

SARAH BENCHERIF, UNITAR and Partnerships Section and held this offers, but we are not reaching the employ- position until April 2019. ees of all international organizations based You were appointed Director of the CAGI in Geneva. Without my working experience in May 2019. Please tell us more about How can your experience at the head of at UNOG, I might not have realized this. yourself. Political Affairs at UNOG help you in your This is why we are trying to find a way to First of all, thank you for this opportunity mission at this important welcome centre enable us to reach out to all employees of to talk about CAGI, because I think CAGI is for International Geneva? And what are the International Geneva so that everyone can really an important actor in International main challenges? benefit from the services we offer at the Geneva. When I was at the Swiss Permanent Mis- Cultural Kiosk at the Palais des Nations. sion and at the UN, I was in contact with I am Kurdish from Turkey by origin. I came many diplomats and international civil For us it’s very important that not only to Switzerland, to Basel, when I was nine servants who spoke to me about their chal- the big players are on board, but also the years old and went to school there. I stud- lenges when moving from one duty station small ones. Everyone contributes in differ- ied International Relations at the Gradu- to another and about life in Geneva at large. ent manners to International Geneva and ate Institute in Geneva, concluding with a This of course gave me an idea about the its functioning. This is why CAGI works a Master’s in international Human Rights in needs and expectations of the employees lot with many local actors and helps them England. I started my international career, of International Geneva and their family to link up with International Geneva. as a Human Rights observer for the OSCE members. Besides that, I can count on a in Kosovo, then as a Human Rights officer wide-ranging network I have built in the We are helping internationals to integrate at OHCHR in Geneva. In 2001, I joined the last eight years, which enabled me to be and install themselves in Geneva. Our main Foreign Affairs of Switzerland as a diplo- operational from day one at CAGI. goal is that, at the end of the day, they feel mat with postings at the Swiss Embassies at home, welcomed and can interact with in Mexico City (Mexico) and Oslo (Norway) Personal contacts and networks are very their neighbours and become ambassa- and two postings in Bern. While in Bern, useful for my work. For instance, I am dors of International Geneva. Interaction I first worked on economic and financial soon going to meet the Head of Human among locals and internationals is a major issues and later on the various peace pro- Resources at UNOG to identify and discuss concern for CAGI. That’s why we organize cesses in the Sudan. the areas where we can cooperate and events and different activities on both sides help each other. of the lake. When I came back to Geneva in 2011, I headed the Section for Global Affairs at Knowing the international system in In your opinion, what are the challenges for the Swiss Permanent Mission to the UN. Geneva is fundamental: people tend to newcomers to Geneva? I had intensive encounters with the UN, think that there is “one UN” in Geneva, Every newcomer, whether in an interna- specialised organizations and International but in fact, there are different entities. The tional organization or as an employee of Geneva as a whole. Finally, in May 2015 I CAGI, for example, runs the Cultural Kiosk a multinational company, has the same joined the Office of the Director General at at Door C6 in the Palais des Nations and challenges, the major ones being education UNOG as the Head of the Political Affairs regularly sends out information about its and housing, I believe.

8 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 The housing issue will remain a challenge to collaborate more and more together Would you like to add anything or make any for a while I am afraid. Recently, I had an and join forces. This density of actors comment? interesting meeting with the association of facilitates synergies, improves efficiency CAGI provides great help. International civil the régies (Real estate agencies) and put and, in the end, is a relevant factor of servants can use our services more than forward one or two ideas. They are going cost-effectiveness. they do now. I invite them to participate in to look at them and hopefully come back and enjoy our events, discover Geneva and with some good news. The local govern- If you look at the challenges today, take advantage of local networks. ment has launched several new construc- everything is interconnected: you can- tion projects to increase housing facilities not work on health without considering I would like to make sure that employees of – you see constructions all over Geneva, the environment, which is also linked to International Geneva are aware of CAGI’s but of course it will take time before we labour conditions, and so on. This is why services before their arrival. It’s important fix this issue. Geneva houses and welcomes so many that new arrivals are as well prepared as actors on different topics and issues. The possible for their new duty station. n There are also other challenges in the fol- importance of Geneva will increase. I am lowing areas: the health system, public rather optimistic. CAGI language exchange programme: https://www.cagi.ch/ transport, mobility, employment possibil- en/newcomers-network/conversation-exchange-program.php ities for partners/spouses, etc.

In Geneva, it can also be challenging to enter a network, and that’s why we organize many activities to bring people together, like the excursions we organize once a month in order to help the internationals to discover new places and meet new people.

One of the favourite activities CAGI organizes is the “language exchange programme” (link at the end of the article). We currently Save 7.5 cts. / l on have around 1,300 subscribers – many of them locals – for 65 languages. It is fuel with TAMOIL very simple, there is an online form where people indicate the language they speak and the language they’d like to improve, With the TAMOIL – UNOG Staff Council we make the match and we put them in loyalty card, obtain a discount of CHF 30 contact. And twice a year, we organize a for every 400 l of fuel purchased gathering for language exchange.

How do you see the future of International Geneva in a context where many jobs are being relocated (UNHCR, for example, is relocating around 200 jobs out of Geneva)? If you look at the statistics of people working in International Geneva over the years, there is a steady increase. Yes, some organizations might relocate their activities out of Geneva, but there are others coming. As an example, in the last two to three years we had around 30 NGOs coming to Geneva every year How it works : and the number of staff working for 1. Pick up a UNOG Staff Council loyalty card at Office C527 them increased by around five percent at the Palais des Nations every year. This is remarkable if you 2. Refuel at a TAMOIL service station with shop in the cantons of Geneva or Vaud * consider the context of budget cuts in a

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 9 FEATURED / À LA UNE © TPG Station of the Léman Express in Genthod-Bellevue connected to TPG network.

INTERVIEW Public Transportation in Geneva Transport means Life

The TPG (Transports publics ALEX MEJIA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, genevois / Geneva Public Transport) SARAH BENCHERIF, UNITAR operates most of the public You were appointed Chair of the Board of TPG (Transports transportation system in Geneva publics genevois) by the Conseil Canton and is an essential aspect of d’État of the canton of Geneva in 2016. Please tell us more life in Geneva. UN Special magazine about the past and the current mission of this important met Ms. Anne Hornung-Soukup, company in the Genevan urban Chair of the Board of TPG to share environment. What were the

© TPG main challenges on your arrival? with us about their services and Ms. Anne Hornung-Soukup, Chair of the In the distant past of the TPG, Board of TPG. projects for the near future. the tram 12 is the oldest tram still operating in Europe: It started in 1862. There were other trams that started before that date, but they all have disappeared, so this tram is a historic vestige of times past.

The TPG is so important for Geneva for many different reasons: for economic, social and environmental reasons. The city is absolutely choking on

10 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 car traffic daily, so the TPG has TPG is faced with challenges buses and 40 trams for main- Léman Express stations. This an important role in reducing every single day at two levels: tenance and overnight parking. new line is largely underground traffic jams. And when I say the Firstly, the level of operating Having buses near the airport with no other traffic of any kind. Geneva area, for us, it includes this very dense infrastructure. instead of at the Jonction is The Léman Express train sys- neighbouring France. It’s now This density means a lot of traf- more practical for us and it will tem will provide fast transport vital to get people out of cars. fic around the vehicles. Keeping help all lines on the right bank, for Evian, Thonon, Annemasse vehicles moving, getting people including the UN area. This has and Annecy as well as the pop- Some people say the cities on to them, keeping them on been under construction for five ulation of the Arve valley up to which are well arranged for time, and avoiding accidents: years and it has been the sec- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. public transportation and bicy- this is all very challenging. ond largest construction project cles – I put those two together in the Canton of Geneva after Thank you for this excellent – are very well known: Copen- Secondly, at board level, the Léman Express. overview on what is happening hagen, Amsterdam, Stockholm, challenges were many. At the at the TPG. Now about the etc. mostly northern cities that end of 2019, we have three The second project is rein- future, the TPG is implementing are already transport friendly. huge projects, all of which stating the tram to Annemasse, some innovative projects and Many say that it’s a question implicate TPG and require a starting on December 15th. It is expanding its transport of mentality; we can’t do that tremendous amount of work. was removed in 1958, which infrastructure to meet the in Geneva because people here Each one of these projects by was a mistake, but now we increasing mobility needs in like their cars. Well, in the itself would be major one for are making up for that. Over Geneva just as you mentioned. 1970s, people liked their cars the TPG and we have three of 100,000 French residents come Could you please share with our in Amsterdam and Copenhagen them at the same time. into Geneva every day to work readers some details on those too. It’s not a question of men- and 85% come by car because initiatives and what the major tality, it’s a question of politics: The first project is “Dépôt En they have no other choice. expected changes are? there has to be a political will Chardon”, a new garage and Autonomous vehicles are being to change the infrastructure maintenance centre which The third huge project is the introduced everywhere. Every that has in the past favoured we desperately need, situated Léman Express, the new ring public transport company cars over every other means near the airport. It will open train; TPG will have to change and some private transpor- of transportation. on December and will hold 130 40% of our lines to link to tation companies are putting

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© TPG developed by TPG. autonomous vehicles into ser- fact the operator is there to passes for different transport on the economy; public trans- vice. The goal is not to replace get it going because it stops operators: one pass combines, portation is necessary for drivers; it is to provide service all the time: if a bird flies in for the moment, public trans- people who work because we where needed and fill the gaps front of it or if tall grass waves port, taxis, rental cars and car have traffic jams in the morn- in existing lines. in the wind, the vehicle stops sharing. ing and at the end of the day, and the operator has to start but transportation is also for The autonomous vehicle, it again. It’s programmed to The third project is a virtual family life, cultural life, social which for the moment is small be cautious, even overly cau- training centre: we are devel- life, for getting out of the city (capacity of 12 people), can tious, for security reasons.Lindegger_Ruswiss-59x84_Prod:Mise It oping virtual reality training and coming en page in. For1 16.me, public serve an area like Hermance is important to mention this for our newly hired drivers. transportation is absolutely for example, and you could here, because people tend to We hire 15 to 20 new drivers essential for life. someday have a dedicated think the other way around. every month and we need to vehicle that goes every day TPG has two more autonomous train them quickly and safely. When I look at the SDGs, the from Hermance to a Léman vehicle projects, and three Shutterstock ones that pertain directly to Express station. We already new vehicles, financed by the From the perspective of the the TPG are goal 9 (Sustaina- have one autonomous vehicle European Union, are already United Nations, Sustainable ble infrastructure and indus- on the road in Meyrin, which in the garage waiting for SA - photo: fed- Public Transportation is critical try) and goal 11 (Sustainable goes from the tram stop to the eral authorization. for the future of humanity cities and communities), but in nearby CFF train station. It’s and the achievement of the reality, almost all of the other a real line and it’s also a test A second new project that we Sustainable Development Goals. goals have something to do in the sense that we are still just introduced at the beginning What does it mean to you? with TPG. Gender parity for

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12 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 women who have experience at the beginning of removing on boards. I cannot imagine a cars from the center, we’re cre- better gift than having this posi- ating true bicycle paths like “la tion right now, because 2019 is voie verte”, and we’re about to so important for the TPG and open a ring-train, the Léman for Geneva. Express. Big changes are coming and that’s very exciting. The city of Geneva is a small city with a huge international To conclude, you are a reputation. Everyone in the successful woman actively world has heard of Geneva invested in gender equality. because of the United Nations What would you say to young and all the international confer- women starting a career in ences that it hosts. Many people public service or governmental © TPG TOSA electric bus uses flash-charging technology. think Geneva is the size of Paris organizations? or London, but in fact, it’s the I would say: Go for it! There is multiplier is significant in the What were you doing before same population as Tucson, Ari- so much room today for women, economy and in social life. If taking the helm of the TPG? zona. For a city this small, the for people of colour, for diver- we can get car emissions out of How has Geneva changed cultural life, the sports life and sity. We’ve had homogenous the air, this means a reduction during recent decades from the nature life around Geneva voices in the past and we need in health costs too. So, for me your perspective? is absolutely wonderful. more diversity of opinions. I sustainable public transpor- I was in finance my whole life, was born and bred to be a fem- tation barely has to do with and I’ve always been inter- Personally, I think Geneva inist. My mother was a feminist transportation, it is necessary ested in urban planning, how hasn’t changed enough and the and so was my grandmother, for life. TPG moves people so people move and get together, necessary change is just start- and I went to a women’s college they can live their lives. and about what the economic ing now. It could have been an in the USA, so I had no choice and social factors are. In fact, I “Amsterdam” or a “Copenha- than to be a feminist. And being Tell us a little about yourself never applied for this position; I gen” and I mean city planning, a “feminist” just means being and about this beautiful city. was identified on a database for not just transportation: we’re in favour of Human Rights. n

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 13 FEATURED / À LA UNE Relocating to Geneva? A Guide to a Stress-Free Move

Relocating to Geneva for a new job and need to get settled quickly? Partnering with a relocation company might be the best option. © Getty Images, Inc. © Getty Images,

KIM WARK, STERLING LEXICON being required to relocate for touchpoints to ensure things • Household goods transporta- Oftentimes, when being trans- a career there are numerous are running smoothly. The relo- tion via sea, air or truck and ferred for a job to a new city, things on one’s mind such as cation consultant also acts as an storage people overlook the planning, cost, moving companies, real advocate to book services and • Home search, rental assis- research and costs involved in estate, schools, temporary appointments, provides status tance and temporary living a relocation. When the need to accommodation and fam- updates and ensures the part- • Cultural acclimation and set- get settled quickly in a destina- ily. Having someone at hand ners are delivering high-quality tling in tion and focused on a new role who is always available to and consistent service. • School finding immediately is essential, relo- guide you through the process cation companies are experts eliminates unnecessary stress Planning Tips for a Successful Relocation at guiding individuals and fam- which ultimately allows you to Successful arrival in Geneva to Geneva ilies through the services and focus on and enjoy your new starts with planning and pre- The first thing you are going to paperwork required to lighten destination and position. paring well before the departure want to know is all requirements the load and ease them into and requires scheduling services for living in Geneva. A pre-plan- new environments. Relocation providers will help providers well in advance of a ning guide specific to the des- source the services necessary move. Ensuring your family or tination is a critical component This article is intended to pro- for your move so you do not partner is involved in the pro- to a successful relocation. While vide insight into the relocation have to go through the vetting cess is critical to success. While every relocation and family cir- process and the benefits of part- process. They will assist with this is an exciting opportunity, cumstance are different, there nering with relocation experts hiring movers, finding a home relocating can be difficult for all are some common areas to for your move to Geneva. or temporary accommodations, of those involved in the transi- consider as relocation dates settling-in services, area tours tion. Just as you must acclimate approach. Details such as select- Benefits to Partnering with and much more. to your new work environment, ing a mover that isn't appropri- a Relocation Company families also must learn to make ately certified or qualified can Relocation companies spe- The Process a new city their home. lead to costly mistakes if not cialize in and manage all Generally, a relocation consult- adequately prepared. There are aspects of a relocation. The ant is assigned to every indi- Service Offerings hundreds of online resources to biggest benefit to working vidual or family moving. The The primary services that will guide expats, however, relying with an expert is the experi- consultant maintains frequent have the greatest impact on a upon your single point of contact ence and resources they can communication with the trans- relocation experience include to provide accurate, up-to-date provide when questions or feree throughout their transi- one, or a combination, of the resources is often the best place assistance is needed. When tion, particularly during critical following services: to go for information.

14 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 Transportation of your belongings the agreeable countryside in While some organizations do • German (63.7%) Selecting the right mover, with Vaud can be attractive to those provide relocation support for • French (20.4 %) the expertise with international wishing to live out of the city, their relocating employees; it is • Italian (6.5%) door-to-door moves and the UN with rents slightly lower than not unusual for some employ- • Romansch (0.5%) specific customs formalities is Geneva. Before selecting which ees to have to arrange their key to a successful and stress- country you will be living in, you home search on their own. Each region has its own language free arrival in Geneva. It is also will need to assess the options For that reason, some reloca- and while English is often spo- important to advise your moving offered to you by your organ- tion companies may be able to ken or at least understood, this partner of your place of resi- ization (Carte de Légitimation, offer home search programmes is only true of major cities like dence (Switzerland or France) as which is the Swiss residence specifically tailored to private Geneva or Zürich. If you wish to customs formalities and import permit for UN employees, or demand. This could allow you learn French whilst in Geneva, rules will differ from one country cross-border permits, if living to benefit from the relocation there are many language courses to the next. Planning your move in neighboring France), and the company’s expertise of the local that can be taken, for any ages as far in advance as possible will respective consequences it may housing market, while remain- and for any length of time. also ensure that you can choose have for yourself and your family, ing within reasonable reach. the packing dates as per your including tax implications should Closing requirements, particularly dur- you choose to live in France. Schooling As you can see there is a lot ing the last week of a month or In Switzerland your children involved when moving to a during the summer (mid-June to It is hard to know where to look can attend state schools (écoles new city and understanding early September and the second for housing, from suburban publiques) or private/interna- the ins-and-outs of Geneva can half of December are typically neighborhoods to bustling cities, tional schools (écoles privées). take time and effort. Relocation considered as the peak season each expat may have a differ- As children begin compulsory companies will help you navi- in the moving industry). ent idea of a great place to live. schooling around the age of 4, gate these issues so that you can Common regional challenges they usually attend kindergar- focus on a smooth transition. Housing such as the property shortages ten two years before starting There are many things to con- The first thing you are going in Geneva, drive a change in liv- school. Childcare options for sider and it is a process which to want to do is research the ing such as a transition to rent- young children include crèches, favors a lot of patience, flexibil- long-term housing options in ing. The Geneva housing market playgroups and day nurseries. ity and having the expertise to Geneva. If you want to wait has improved slightly over the properly navigate it on your side. until you are there in person, past year but the vacancy rate While state school will take make sure you have research remains significantly low at on children according to their If you are interested in learning for interim housing (Temporary 0.53% versus 1.62% as the area of residence, it is rec- more about the benefits and ser- accommodation). average in Switzerland which ommended to start enquiring vices a relocation provider can is relatively low when com- about international schools as offer or if you wish to order our Geneva is a small canton, boxed pared with the 5% vacancy early as possible as availability Relocation Guide for Geneva, in by the lake, France and rate which is considered typical is limited. It is recommended to please contact Kim Wark, Relo- Canton Vaud. As a result, high for a healthy housing market. apply between January-March cation Manager at Sterling Lex- demand for housing in Geneva This means the competition for for the next school year starting icon (kim.wark@sterlinglexicon. has made the neighboring areas properties is high and having in September. com, or call 022 750 6062). n in Vaud and France an attractive a relocation company manage alternative to living in Geneva. your applications could make a Cultural or language barriers [email protected] The longer commute can be significant difference in finding Fitting into a new culture can Tel +41 22 750 6062 worth the lower rents and the right home within a reason- be intimidating. Switzerland Sterling Lexicon 5A Route des Jeunes, 1227 Geneva cost of living in France, and able timeframe. has four official languages: www.sterlinglexicon.com

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 15 FEATURED / À LA UNE CAGI’s Housing Service

Searching for accommodation can be a challenge and almost like a full time occupation. Our small team at the CAGI aims to facilitate this task for those who are not yet familiar with the housing market in the Lemanic region. © CAGI Housing & Information Service, Mr, François Schaller, Head of Service (left) and Mr. Gregory Bozzetti, Deputy

1 FRANÇOIS SCHALLER ▶ https://www.cagi.ch/en/ of tenancy agreements, hous- search for the residencies of The International Geneva Wel- delegates-welcome.php ing insurance requirements, the Permanent Representatives, come Centre (CAGI – Centre • Delegates Information Desk: deposit and/or bank guarantee, UN Heads and their deputies, d’Accueil de la Genève Interna- Supporting delegates with entry/exit inspections, as well as well as finding offices for tionale) mission is to facilitate practical and cultural activ- as the conditions needed to ter- permanent missions, interna- the settling in and integration, ities information and during minate a tenancy agreement. tional and non-governmental to Geneva and the Lemanic the main conferences held in organizations. region, of the actors of Inter- Geneva at the UNOG as well A key service, offered at no cost, national Geneva; international as other International Organ- as with all the CAGI’s services, is For the past three years, the civil servants, members of per- isations ▶ https://www.cagi. the possibility of having a lease CAGI’s Housing Service has manent missions, consulates, ch/en/delegates-welcome/ agreement proofread before been organizing lunchtime NGOs, international sporting delegate-information-desk.php signing it. This will avoid any conferences, on the first or associations, as well as their • Events Service and the unwelcome surprises at the end second Thursdays of each families. To accomplish this Cultural Kiosk at UNOG: of the stay. The Housing Ser- month, providing information mandate given by our founding to exchange between the vice possesses over ten years’ regarding various housing members, the Swiss Confeder- local community and Inter- experience of tenancy law and topics, including insurance. ation and the State of Geneva, nationals; also discover cul- can act as a mediator between The aim of these sessions is the CAGI offers several services: tural activities in Geneva and the tenant and the owner at the to inform and instruct new-

• Newcomers Network Ser- Switzerland ▶ https://www. request of either party. comers from the very start of vice: lunchtime conferences, cagi.ch/en/events.php their stay in Geneva. The next conversation exchange The Housing Service also man- sessions will take place on the programme and “Discover Last but not least, there is the ages a software programme following dates: Thursdays Geneva and the Lemanic Housing and Information Ser- called “Bourse du logement du 12th September, 3rd Octo-

region” programme ▶ https:// vice. Its mission is of primor- CAGI” ▶ https://www.cagi.ch/en/ ber and 7th November, from www.cagi.ch/en/newcomers- dial importance, as one of the housing/bourse-du-logement- 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The network.php first priorities for newcomers is du-cagi-en.php. This tool ena- sessions will be followed by a

• NGO Service: advising and finding a place to live.▶ https:// bles diplomats and international brunch during which individual facilitating the setup of NGOs www.cagi.ch/en/housing.php civil servants to register for questions can be asked. n

in Geneva and the region ▶ accommodation offers tailored https://www.cagi.ch/en/ The Housing Service is run by to their search criteria. By regis- 1 Housing advice & tenancy law, VIP Service, Head of the Housing & ngo.php Mr. François Schaller, and his tering, applicants automatically Information Service • Delegates Welcome Service: deputy, Mr. Gregory Bozzetti. receive accommodation offers Conferences are free of charge; facilitating the stay of dele- Their main tasks are explain- posted directly from régies, mandatory registration on: immo.cagi@ gates, mainly from developing to internationals newly owners or tenants seeking to etat.ge.ch ing countries, participating in arrived in Geneva where and find a replacement tenant. Centre d’Accueil de la Genève Internationale La Pastorale, “Maison de Maître” conferences, work meetings how to search for accommoda- Route de Ferney 106, 1202 Genève and training in the frame- tion, how to submit a tenancy The Housing Service also offers T: + 41 22 546 14 17 work of International Geneva application, the different types a VIP service for a personalised www.cagi.ch

16 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 FEATURED / À LA UNE © Viktar Palstsiuk@flickr From the diary of a UN consultant

Once again, I find myself UN CONSULTANT When applying for an apartment, only On my way, I wonder how many apart- very few times have I had a reply from the preparing the dossier to ments I have visited so far. I have lost count Régie telling me that they have given the apply for an apartment in already. Why is it so difficult for me to find apartment to someone else. Most of the Geneva. I have the last three a home? Well, I imagine that my consultant time, I do not hear back from them and I contract for the next few months is not a have to call to find out that I was not lucky pay slips, the deposit, the good way of proving that I hope it will be this time. I am flexible, you know… I am certificate of “no pursuits”, renewed for six more months… So here young, I am a strong and independent I am, after already four years of living in woman. I am passionate about my job my letter of motivation, a Geneva, always subletting from someone and I feel I can make a difference work- letter of recommendation who is a friend of a friend with a good ing for the United Nations, that’s why I heart and financial needs. This has been keep trying and have stayed in Geneva. and the Régie’s form duly convenient for me as I get the apartment When I knock at the door, I really hope filled out. Done! Ready for furnished, I just bring my five, well six bags that this time, I will get the apartment now, and get settled wondering for how long and will at last have something I can call the new appointment. I will be able to keep the place. “my own”. n

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 17 FEATURED / À LA UNE Living in Geneva: The Intern’s Perspective If all else fails, pitch your own tent!

“My parents spent all their savings to make this internship possible. Living in Geneva is much more expensive than in Cairo.” — Unpaid UN intern © Fair Internship Initiative © Fair Camping for equality (and access to housing) at Place des Nations, 2016.

JOINTLY BY FAIR INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE & GENEVA Never wire money at the request of any only or have curfews. Also keep in mind INTERNS ASSOCIATION prospective “landlord-lady” via Western the location of the foyers; some are close Indeed, according to Numbeo, the biggest Union, MoneyGram, or any other transfer to town, while others are not close to the crowd-sourced global database of con- service. Be wary of giving out your per- centre of Geneva. sumer prices, the rent prices in the Peace sonal information, as they may be used Capital are a thousand percent higher than for identity scams. Only do so if you have The Foyers George Williams and La Ciguë in the City of a Thousand Minarets. More- a good degree of confidence in the identity are your best bet for living if you are on a over, according to the Worldwide Cost of of your prospective landlord. tight budget as they only charge between Living Survey 2019, Geneva is one of the 300 fr. and 600 fr. dearest in the world for two categories – We recommend contacting your respective household and personal care, as well as IB (intern board) for assistance in finding Shared Apartments recreation and entertainment. accommodation. Alternatively, prospec- Living in shared apartments is one of the tive interns can capitalise on the wealth more popular ways to find accommodation The housing situation here is very tight, of intern knowledge through intern groups for interns in Geneva. It is also one of the and vacancy rates are low. There are, how- on social media by requesting existing best ways to find housing at an affordable ever, many options for finding accommo- interns to help in verifying the accommo- price. There are a couple of ways to search dation in Geneva. The main options are dation offer. for shared apartments in Geneva. You can apartments or shared apartments (flats) or start your flat hunting by checking out the foyers (like dorms). The process for finding Foyers and Residences following options: apartments or shared apartments can be This type of accommodation houses a lot • Easy Roommate: www.easyroommate. difficult and time consuming. of interns and students from the University com of Geneva. They are relatively inexpensive • Webster University Geneva: They have a There has been a recent spike in scams and offer the chance to meet and interact special summer housing offer if you need surrounding false accommodation offers. If with young people from all over the world. accommodation in Geneva between May the place looks too good to be true, it just Some foyers provide different services, such 2019 and mid-August 2019. If you are might be. It is NOT normal or safe to give as bedding, laundry and internet connec- interested, feel free to contact them at: deposits before seeing a place. Remem- tions, sometimes even meals – be sure to [email protected]. ber to be careful! Do NOT make advance check this out with each location. Some • Geneva Home Information: This is a good payments or provide guarantee sums in foyers also have rules, which you should resource for apartment hunting as all the advance of your arrival, unless you are also check out when researching where to real estate agents post their ads here. It is using a trusted website such as Airbnb. live. For example, some foyers are for girls only available in French. When searching,

18 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 some key words are “VOIR LES PETITES deposit (caution in French). In exchange If all else fails we can help you to pitch a ANNONCES” (look for advertisements), for 231 fr. (150 fr. if you are younger than tent at the Place des Nations, drop a line to “IMMOBILIER À LOUER” (to rent), and 26) the website www.swisscaution.ch will gisa.[email protected] or join “SOUS-LOUER” (sublet). You will also find provide you with a yearlong deposit. You us every Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.00 p.m. the classified section where people are will require a document stating you are at Maison de la Paix (room 1, petal 2). n looking for someone to share an apart- not a criminal, which you can get from the ment with, or to sublet at Tribune de Offices des poursuites, located at 46 rue Genève, the GHI or Le Temps, among du Stand, tel. 022 388 90 90. others. Check the website for more information: www.ghi.ch. Here are several websites to help you with • Geneva University Housing Website (Stu- your search: dent Advertisements): This is one of the • Tout l’Immobilier: www.toutimmo.ch best places to look for reasonably priced • Immostreet: www.immostreet.ch apartments, studios and rooms. You can • Geneva Immobilier: also find ads for sublets at Uni Mail (the www.geneveimmobilier.ch large university building in Plainpalais). • Home Sweet Home: To get there, take the tram 15 from Gare www.homesweethome.ch Cornavin and get off at Uni Mail. Visit the website to see housing advertisements: UNIGE Housing. • CAGI (Please see article “CAGI’s Housing Service” on page 16) • Glocals: Glocals is a social networking website intended for expatriates moving

to Geneva. They have a great housing Design: Saentys - Illustration: © Carll Cneut and classified section. Many interns and other newcomers to Geneva find apartments via Glocals, though the prices tend Il y a une belle jeune fille, courtoise et charmante, qui rêve. Quand to be a little on the expensive side. Visit elle ne rêve pas, elle vit avec appétit. Parfois, quand la lumière fait the Glocals website for more information. envie, elle réclame une promenade dans les collines ; à l’ombre des chênes noirs et des châtaigniers, elle s’assoit et trouve la vie pleine. • World Radio Geneva: This is an English Ce matin, elle ne tient plus en place. Le soleil est si haut language radio station in Geneva (101.7 dans le ciel qu’il faut qu’elle sorte, il faut qu’elle coure. FM) that has classifieds on its website. Pourquoi pas, disent ses servantes. Et elles l’accompagnent. Quelle belle journée, vraiment. Du grand air ! You need to register to view them. Check Ensemble, elles partent vers les collines. Elles se sentent légères. the link for more information: www. Elles plaisantent sous des vêtements trop lourds pour la saison. worldradio.ch. -C’est pas possible ! Enlevez-moi ces frusques ! Voilà. Comme ça, gilet sur le coude. En avant, Mesdames ! Elles marchent dans un silence habité de mille voix. Les servantes Finding apartments/flats via agencies voudraient s’arrêter là, mais la belle jeune filleOffre demande à monter Many apartments are controlled by real encore. Elles atteignent, haletantes, une clairière. Quelle folie, quelle ivresse, quelle merveille ! se dit la belle jeune fille. Et là, là, dans les estate agencies called Régies. A studio fleurs, aïe! Elle tombe sur un ours. Un oursspéciale gigantesque, qui surgit de usually means everything is in one room. nulle part. Bon sang, quel ours prodigieux Au! Elles kiosque vont toutes culturel mourir, Be sure to look at the number of pièces. A c’est certain. Mais l’ours a sa préférence. Il pose son œil avec insistance(porte C6) sur la pièce is a room, and in Geneva, the kitchen belle jeune fille, qui n’en mène pas large. L’ours la fixe, s’approche counts as one. Therefore, a 3-pièces = et saisit la belle dans ses grosses pattes. Il la soulève1 billet du solacheté pour la kitchen + living room + bedroom (note: presser contre sa fourrure, il veut la renifler de plus près,= il veut l’emmener, il veut l’enlever ... Dressé sur ses pattes1 billet arrière, gratuit il la in Vaud, the kitchen is not counted as a dérobe et disparaît, dans la forêt épaisse. pièce). Half pièces are rooms of combined Dans sa grotte, avec précaution, l’ours dépose la belle jeune fille functions, i.e. a living/dining room combo dans la pénombre. C’est modeste, mais bien tenu. Quelqu’un parle, pourtant personne ne parle. La parole prend l’apparence du silence. counts as a 1.5 pièces. If you find an apart- Ou l’inverse. Ils sont bien. Il la déchausse. Elle se laisse faire. Elle est ment you like, you will normally need to LA FABRIQUEheureuse. Sur ses pieds fins et blancs, il pose sa langue muette d’ours go through the application process where amoureux. On dit qu’au matin, le sortilège perdura et le réveil fut doux dans you will need to apply to the Régie for that les bras de l’ours. On dit qu’elle vécut heureuse dans la grotte, des apartment, and the agency will decide to DES CONTESmois durant. On dit qu’après neuf mois, elle donna naissance à un whom they want to rent it. Exposition temporairegarçon extraordinaire qui devint un homme grand et fort. Il parlait peu et vivait dans les bois, sous les étoiles qui chantent l’amour de ses Du 17 mai 2019parents. au 5 janvier 2020 To apply, normally you will need a document stating your salary and your position. In addition, you normally must prove you are not heavily in debt and may be asked to pay three months’ rent in advance as a

MEGCH_CONTE_Annon_CAGI_130x180_Mise1.indd 1 13.05.19 14:45 UN Special – July-August 2019 | 19 FEATURED / À LA UNE À Genève, le pari gagné de l’électricité renouvelable

Depuis 2017, les Services industriels de Genève distribuent de l’électricité 100% renouvelable. SIG va encore plus loin dans les mesures environnementales, en proposant à ses clients du courant certifié écologique, entièrement produit à Genève. Coup de projecteur sur la stratégie qui permet à SIG de s’afficher en leader suisse

de la transition énergétique. © SIG Le toit du Stade de Genève, sur lequel 5000 m2 de panneaux photovoltaïques seront installés. Ils permettront de couvrir la consommation annuelle de 367 ménages genevois.

ELISE KERCHENBAUM, SIG produit localement, par les bar- centre-ville de Genève, le bar- favorable à l’économie locale : (SERVICES INDUSTRIELS DE GENÈVE) rages qu’exploite SIG le long rage du Seujet a également été chaque kWh d’électricité Vitale Qui aurait parié, au début des du Rhône genevois : le Seujet, labellisé naturemade star. Vert acheté reste à Genève. années 80, que Genève serait Verbois et Chancy-Pougny. Il est réinvesti dans les énergies un canton pionnier de la tran- De l’électricité 100% écologique renouvelables locales, et génère sition énergétique ? Après Ces dix dernières années, SIG et 100% locale des emplois dans le secteur. » s’être affranchi du nucléaire en a lancé de vastes programmes L’électricité produite par ces 1986, le canton du bout du lac pour renforcer et moderni- deux barrages est non seule- Afin de distribuer du courant continue à montrer l’exemple. ser ses installations hydroé- ment renouvelable, mais aussi renouvelable à une population L’entreprise de service public lectriques. Ces travaux ont certifiée 100% écologique et genevoise en pleine croissance, SIG, qui distribue de l’électri- notamment permis de doper 100% locale. Elle est distribuée SIG ne se contente pas d’exploi- cité à 250 000 clients, a tourné la production du barrage de sous l’appellation Vitale Vert. ter ces barrages. L’entreprise le dos aux énergies fossiles. Chancy-Pougny, situé sur le Aujourd’hui, plus de 61 000 publique met tout en œuvre Depuis 2017, la consomma- Rhône franco-suisse. Sa pro- clients de SIG ont choisi d’être pour développer l’énergie tion des ménages genevois duction est passée à 250 GWh, approvisionnés en électricité solaire à Genève. Près de 1700 est entièrement couverte par soit l’équivalent de la consom- Vitale Vert. Pour seulement centrales photovoltaïques ont du courant renouvelable. Ces mation de 70 000 ménages 2 francs de plus par mois, les été installées à travers le can- efforts ont été récompensés à genevois. Le barrage a reçu la Genevois qui choisissent ce cou- ton en une quinzaine d’années. l’échelon national. En 2018, certification naturemade star rant écologique font un geste Environ 40 GWh, soit l’équi- l’Office fédéral de l’énergie a en 2015, un label qui garantit pour l’environnement. « C’est valent de la consommation de classé pour la troisième fois SIG la provenance de l’énergie et la un cercle vertueux », témoigne 13 300 ménages, sont réinjectés leader suisse de la transition qualité de sa production selon Christian Brunier, Directeur dans le réseau électrique gene- énergétique. les critères les plus stricts d’Eu- général de SIG. « Plus de clients vois. D’ici à 2025, SIG ambi- rope. Des mesures en faveur de achètent Vitale Vert, plus ils tionne de produire 150 GWh L’électricité distribuée par l’environnement ont été exigées encouragent le développement d’énergie photovoltaïque. SIG est en majorité d’origine pour obtenir cette certification. des installations renouvelables hydraulique. La production Une échelle à poissons a été à travers le canton. Un nombre Pour relever ce défi, l’entreprise des barrages couvre 93% de la construite afin de permettre croissant de ménages et d’en- poursuit la réalisation de ses consommation des Genevois. leur migration, et des zones treprises demandent de l’éner- propres centrales solaires. Elle Les trois quarts de cette naturelles ont été aménagées. gie de qualité. C’est la même travaille aussi main dans la main hydroélectricité proviennent L’usine de Chancy-Pougny est démarche que de choisir un avec tous les acteurs du canton : des Alpes, essentiellement du la plus puissante de Suisse produit bio, ou du terroir. Et les collectivités publiques, les Valais. Le dernier quart est certifiée naturemade star. Au c’est également une dynamique entreprises et les particuliers.

20 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 simple : en achetant une part de 70% restants sont commercia- la centrale participative, soit un lisés sous forme participative. ou plusieurs m2, les souscrip- Chaque part de l’installation teurs bénéficient d’électricité du Stade de Genève coûte 330 solaire. Cette démarche nova- francs et permet d’acquérir trice permet aux particuliers 100 kWh d’électricité par an de produire et de consommer pendant 20 ans. 100 kWh per- de l’électricité solaire, sans mettent par exemple de charger devoir être propriétaires de son vélo électrique pendant une

© SIG leur toit. Elle s’adresse à tous année. Sur les 5400 parts de Le barrage de Chancy-Pougny, certifié naturemade star. Sa production atteint ceux qui souhaitent faire un la centrale du stade mises en 240 GWh soit l’équivalent de la consommation de 70 000 ménages. geste simple et constructif en vente en avril 2019, plus de faveur de l’environnement. 4000 parts ont déjà été ven- SIG soutient les auto-produc- « Mon m2 solaire », Toutes les parts disponibles de dues. Les Genevois contribuent teurs, en rachetant leur pro- success story genevoise la centrale ont été vendues en ainsi à financer la construction duction excédentaire. Elle a En parallèle, SIG a lancé un pro- un temps record, et la centrale de cette grande centrale photo- également passé un contrat avec jet novateur qui remporte un a été mise en service à la fin de voltaïque. Ils permettent aussi à l’Etat de Genève, afin d’équiper beau succès à Genève. Baptisé l’année 2018. Genève et à SIG de se position- ses bâtiments en installations « Mon m2 solaire », il permet de ner en pionniers de la transition photovoltaïques. L’objectif éta- construire des centrales parti- Forte de ce succès, SIG s’est énergétique. n tique est de parvenir, en 2020, cipatives à travers le canton. associée à la Fondation du Stade à une consommation de 10% de La commune du Petit-Lancy et de Genève pour construire une www.sig-monm2solaire.ch photovoltaïque. Ceci correspond SIG ont lancé cette démarche centrale participative. Cinq mille à une surface de 30 000 m2 de inédite en 2018, en proposant mètres carrés de panneaux panneaux posés sur les toits, aux particuliers de participer à photovoltaïques seront installés notamment scolaires et admi- la construction d’une centrale sur le toit du Stade de Genève. nistratifs. Au total, 50 000 m2 de solaire de 1600 m2 sur le toit Sur 1,1 GWh d’électricité pro- toitures sont susceptibles d’être de la salle omnisports de l’école duits par cette installation, le aménagées en centrales solaires. du Petit-Lancy. Le principe est stade en consommera 30%. Les

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 21 FEATURED / À LA UNE Continuing Education at the Heart of the Future of Work

offer distance and e-learning programs to help public and Interview with formats to allow more flexibility private institutions respond to Dr. Sophie Huber, for those who need to travel or their rapidly-changing environ- have a very tight schedule. Still, ments and innovate. As such, Director, Center face-to-face moments when we help organizations identify for Continuing people can get to know each their training needs, facilitate other and meet the faculty and contact with our faculties and and Distance the experts are precious. partners, and accompany the Education at the implementation of the training We have a wealth of partners, to ensure that it achieves its University of be it from the private sector, learning outcomes. Geneva non-profit organizations or

© Formation continue UNIGE – Michel Reymond © Formation international organizations. Sustainable development and Partnerships and transdiscipli- digital transformation are JULIA GENTH, UNITAR which allows for interesting narity are key to understand- two fields that have gained peer exchanges, individual ing what is at stake in each of increasing visibility and policy How do academic continuing coaching and innovative ped- our specialties. Besides this, interest in recent years. What education programs differ from agogical approaches. taking a course at UNIGE is are some UNIGE continuing other study programs such a great opportunity to build education programs that as bachelor’s and master’s Going back to University may or expand a network of field address these topics? degrees? Why is it a smart seem tricky to people who have experts and peers from around The International Organizations career move to embark on such already gained several diplo- the world. Our existing net- MBA, the MAS in European and a program? mas and are trying to focus work of alumni shows how International Governance, the University-level continuing edu- on their career. But in times of much this peer dimension can CAS Management of Energy, cation programs are designed deep and rapid transformation lead to successful change and the CAS in Sustainable Devel- and structured for working in the workplace, it has become innovation, often years after opment: Horizon 2030 and the professionals or individuals crucial for professionals to graduation. CAS in Geomatics for Sustain- who have already acquired a update their knowledge and able Development are among few years of professional expe- gain new skills regularly. This You mentioned innovation: the University of Geneva’s flag- rience. The specific learning is the meaning of “lifelong how do your programs keep ship programs helping to build objectives and pedagogical learning”, which has been a up with new ideas, trends and capacity to promote the SDGs approaches of such programs strong focus of discussions practices? agenda. push professionals to question at the recent ILO centenary We are fortunate to have about and enrich their professional session. 15 academic departments and In the field of health, UNIGE’s practices with theoretical institutes with world-class fac- medical school and its various approaches and scientific There are plenty of free or ulty conducting cutting-edge research centers have contrib- methods. cheap online courses on the research, engaged in offering uted considerably to turning market, sometimes provided by continuing education programs. Geneva into a vibrant hub of Whereas bachelor’s or master’s top universities, including yours. Our professors are at the fore- the “health valley”. Many of our degrees equip students with Why take a continuing education front of understanding change continuing education programs foundational knowledge and course at UNIGE? and innovation. Innovation in health keep leading innova- methods and usually require MOOCs are a great addition in key fields such as digital tion in various health sectors, individuals to study full time, to our training offer. However, transformation and sustain- with programs like the MAS in continuing education programs we’ve learned from a wealth able development cannot be Public Health, the short course aim at advanced knowledge of studies how difficult it may achieved without capacity in e-Precision Global Health and skills and offer a range of be to complete such courses building at both the individual and the CAS Drug Discovery, part-time formats. This enables and transfer the knowledge and organizational levels. to name just a few. professionals to incorporate and skills to your daily work. learning and training within Besides, no platform, even In collaboration with relevant The University of Geneva is also their busy schedules. In addi- the most innovative ones, can faculties, our center also pro- world-renowned for its Faculty tion, most of our courses have replace real human interac- vides expertise in designing tai- of Translation and Interpreta- fewer than 20 participants, tion. Many of our programs lor-made or customized training tion (FTI), with the UN and

22 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 intergovernmental organizations often calling upon its expertise, including in communities affected by conflict and crisis, through InZone projects.

Language courses and history and literature programs enable participants to explore new worlds. For those just arriving in Geneva, the Maison des Langues at UNIGE will provide a wonderful opportunity

to learn French this summer! continue UNIGE – Michel Reymond © Formation

Continuing Education is also Institute (GFRI) offer world- assignments, thus making the or an organization. It is a great central to the activities of class courses in Business, most out of their experience. way to also prove one has the the Centre for Education and Management and Finance much looked-for skills of the Research in Humanitarian (including Fintech!), providing The minimum requirements to future: creativity, social and Action (CERAH), the Geneva leaders and managers with the be admitted into degree-grant- emotional skills and inter-sec- Academy of International tools and knowledge they need ing programs such as CAS (Cer- toral communication skills. Humanitarian Law and Human to lead their teams through dig- tificate of Advanced Studies), Rights (ADH) and the MIDS, all ital transformation. DAS (Diploma of Advanced In addition, employers recognize joint centers between UNIGE Studies) and MAS (Master that these courses represent a and the Graduate Institute. UNIGE delivers Swiss diplomas of Advanced Studies) is a considerable amount of work and therefore often has strict bachelor’s degree and a few and commitment, especially for UNIGE’s Centre Universitaire admission requirements. How years of professional expe- working professionals. Complet- d’Informatique (CUI) has devel- can someone coming from a rience. Non-degree-granting ing a CAS, DAS or MAS means oped a range of innovative cur- different continent or a different programs have more flexible that academic experts have ricula in the past three years academic system be admitted to admission criteria. tested and evaluated the partici- to embrace innovations like a continuing education program? pant’s work and assignments, as Artificial Intelligence, Internet We are used to receiving inter- Can taking part in a UNIGE per UNIGE’s quality standards. of Things and Information Gov- national applications from very continuing education program Upon successful completion of ernance, as well as one of the diverse backgrounds. Applica- help a participant get a job in their coursework, participants world’s first continuing educa- tions are carefully reviewed Switzerland? obtain their degrees with the tion degree-granting programs by each program’s steering Employers often appreci- related ECTS credits (European in blockchain and decentralized committee composed of the ate continuing education’s Credit Transfer System). Beyond ledger technologies. program director and field hands-on approach and their the certification, employers experts. Our goal is to ensure links to professional practices will value the audacity and Ideally located in a major finan- that admitted participants and networks. Participants can perseverance it takes to com- cial and business center, the have sufficient background to easily show how their learn- plete such programs. n Geneva School of Economics understand the program’s sub- ing has translated into con- and Management (GSEM) and stance, be able to contribute to crete expertise and know-how, Catalogue of programs: www.unige.ch/ formcont the Geneva Finance Research class discussions and complete which they can bring to a team

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FEATURED / À LA UNE Offre de soins du service publique dans le canton de Genève

Les Hôpitaux universitaires de médecine humanitaire et ges- Genève (HUG) sont le 1er hôpital tion des catastrophes). EN CAS D’URGENCE, QUE FAIRE ? universitaire de Suisse. Ils sont En cas d’urgence vitale, appelez le 144. reconnus au plan national et Quelle est la mission des HUG? Plus d’informations sur https://www.hug-ge.ch/en/direct-access- international dans plusieurs Les Hôpitaux universitaires hug-emergency-room disciplines de pointe, notam- de Genève ont trois missions Les Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève sont partenaires du Réseau ment pour les affections car- principales : des urgences genevois (RUG) pour la prise en charge des urgences diovasculaires, l’oncologie, les • Soigner non vitales. L’application SmartHUG informe sur les temps d’attente affections complexes de l’enfant • Enseigner au sein des services d’urgence du réseau (Clinique de Carouge, et de l’adolescent, ou hépa- • Chercher Clinique des Grangettes, Clinique et Permanence d’Onex, Hôpital de to-pancréatiques, le diabète, la Tour, Clinique La Colline, HUG). la neurochirurgie. Comment se passe l’accueil des L’application Infokids est destinée aux parents dont les enfants patients? nécessitent une consultation médicale au Service d’accueil et Les Hôpitaux universitaires de Hospitalisation d’urgences pédiatriques (avenue de la Roseraie 47, 1205 Genève, Genève ont fortement déve- Dès que vous connaissez la +41 (0)22 372 45 55) ou au cabinet de leur pédiatre. loppé la chirurgie robotisée date de votre hospitalisation, et minimalement invasive et vous pouvez vous présenter au Certaines interventions chirur- niveau du col utérin ou de disposent du seul laboratoire bureau des admissions afin de gicales programmées ont lieu l’utérus diagnostique de haute sécurité remplir toutes les formalités en une seule journée. Vous • arthroscopie du genou seule en Suisse. administratives, ce qui vous regagnez alors votre domicile ou avec intervention sur le déchargera le jour de votre le même jour sans nécessité de ménisque Ils procurent des soins station- hospitalisation. passer une nuit à l’hôpital. • ablation des amygdales ou naires et disposent également des végétations adénoïdes de quarante consultations Les documents à présenter lors Prise en charge ambulatoire ambulatoires réparties sur l’en- de votre enregistrement sont : Depuis le 1er janvier 2019, la Plus d’informations : https:// semble du canton de Genève. • La lettre de convocation éta- Confédération suisse a sou- www.hug-ge.ch/sites/interhug/ blie par votre médecin trai- mis à une prise en charge en files/documents/chirurgie_ Les HUG collaborent avec tant ou un médecin des HUG ambulatoire six groupes de ambulatoire.pdf l’Organisation mondiale de • Votre carte d’assurance ou prestations : la santé en tant que référents une garantie de prise en • opération des varices sur une Hors prise en charge au sein dans six domaines (cybersanté charge par votre assurance jambe du service des urgences des et télémédecine, enseignement • Une pièce d’identité • intervention pour des HUG, vous devez, en principe, thérapeutique, recherche et for- • Un dépôt financier ou l’at- hémorroïdes être adressé par votre médecin mation en santé mentale, sécu- testation dudit dépôt si votre • opération pour une hernie traitant. Plus d’informations : rité des patients et prévention séjour n’est pas garanti par inguinale https://www.hug-ge.ch/en/ des infections, vaccinologie, votre assurance • examen ou intervention au outpatient

BÂTIMENTS ET NUMÉROS UTILES EN CAS D’URGENCE COMMENT TROUVER LES HUG ? Les soins de proximité et les séjours de courte durée sont regroupés Accès dans les bâtiments Lina Stern et Gustave Julliard. Bâtiment Lina Stern : Bus no 1, 5, 7, 35, arrêt Hôpital | Bus no 3, arrêt Bâtiment Lina Stern : rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Genève Claparède Bâtiment Gustave Julliard : rue Alcide-Jentzer 17, 1205 Genève Bâtiment Gustave Julliard : Bus n° 35, arrêt Maternité-pédiatrie | Tram o Tel. +41 (0)22 372 33 11 n 12, 18, arrêt Augustins Urgences adultes Parking Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 2, Tel : +41 (0)22 372 81 20 Deux parkings couverts, accessibles pour les personnes à mobilité réduite, sont à votre disposition 7j/7 et 24 h/24 : Urgences gynéco-obstétricales • H-Cluse, accès par le boulevard de la Cluse Bd. de la Cluse 30, Tél. : +41 (0)22 372 68 16 • H-Lombard, accès par la rue Lombard Urgences pédiatriques Plus d’informations sur https://www.hug-ge.ch/en Avenue de la Roseraie 47, Tél. : +41 (0)22 372 45 55

26 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 cette participation ainsi que conclu une convention avec les la chambre un lit auprès d’un HUG. La convention entre les groupement des fonctionnaires HUG et les assurances des orga- internationaux. nisations internationales règle les modalités de prise en charge Différences entre division com- ainsi que des tarifs négociés. mune et division privée Dans le cadre de la législation L’assurance paie directement suisse sur l’assurance maladie, la facture d’hospitalisation aux

© Luca Fascini/HUG toute personne domiciliée en HUG et gère ensuite le paiement Suisse doit être obligatoirement de la participation éventuelle Maternité: où et comment l’informer de façon claire et assurée pour une hospitalisa- directement avec son assuré, prendre rendez-vous ? complète, la traiter en parte- tion en division commune. qui la soumet à son assurance Le service d’obstétrique reçoit naire, l’interprétariat est essen- complémentaire privée le cas les patientes sur rendez-vous tiel, et une partie intégrante des Si le patient désire bénéficier échéant. du lundi au vendredi. soins. d’une hospitalisation en division privée, cela engendrera des En cas de traitement ambula- Service d’obstétrique, Mater- Différents services d’interpréta- surcoûts qui devront être pris toire, la facture est envoyée au nité, Boulevard de la Cluse 30, riat formés pour la communica- en charge par une assurance patient qui la règle lui-même 1205 Genève. Téléphone +41 tion des informations médicales complémentaire privée ou par aux HUG et la soumet pour (0)22 372 44 00 sont mis à disposition des le patient lui-même s’il n’est pas remboursement à son assu- équipes médico-soignantes. détenteur d’une telle assurance. rance (principe du tiers garant). Des informations relatives à la Ce service est gratuit pour le grossesse, à la préparation à la patient. https://www.hug-ge. Les prestations supplémen- Dans tous les cas avant d’en- naissance, à l’accouchement, ch/en/patient-s-charter taires résident principalement treprendre un traitement, il est aux contrôles et examens ainsi dans le choix de son médecin et judicieux de s’adresser à son qu’à l’après grossesse sont dis- Assurances : paiement et le confort hôtelier en chambre assureur afin de connaitre sa ponibles à l’adresse suivante : remboursement à un ou à deux lits. couverture d’assurance. https://www.hug-ge.ch/en/ Comment est-on remboursé ? obstetrics Les assurances des organisa- De nombreuses informations Information complémentaire tions internationales couvrent quant aux services proposés Chez Gustave : Au rez-de-Chaus- Aspects linguistiques les frais d’hospitalisation aux par la division privée des HUG sée du bâtiment Gustave Aux HUG, les patients et les soi- HUG à des conditions variables, sont disponibles sous http:// Julliard, les HUG exploitent une gnants sont liés par la « charte à vérifier avant toute hospita- www.divisionprivee-hug.ch/en brasserie ouverte aux patients du patient », qui témoigne des lisation planifiée. La plupart et au public, du lundi au ven- valeurs éthiques et déontolo- de ces assurances internatio- Facturation dredi de 7 h à 15 h. giques des professionnels qui nales remboursent la division En cas d’hospitalisation et sur y travaillent. Cependant, pour commune ainsi que l’hospita- envoi d’une demande de garan- HUG, Chez Gustave, Bâtiment les patients ayant une maîtrise lisation en division privée en tie des HUG à l’assurance, une Gustave Julliard, entrée, rue limitée du français, l’applica- chambre à deux lits, parfois confirmation de couverture est Alcide Jentzer 17, 1205 Genève tion de cette charte se heurte un lit. Il existe également la envoyée ainsi qu’un accord de Réservation : à la barrière de langue. Afin possibilité de souscrire volon- paiement direct (principe du +41 (0)79 553 09 00. de respecter la personne non tairement une assurance com- tiers payant) de l’intégralité https://www.hug-ge.ch/ francophone dans son intégrité, plémentaire privée couvrant de la facture, si l’assurance a chez-gustave n

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 27 FEATURED / À LA UNE What to do in Geneva in summer 2019 Festivals, concerts, theatres, activities and so much more!

SARAH BENCHERIF, UNITAR

Are you ready to enjoy a beautiful summer in Geneva? Amazing water activities, stunning landscapes at the heart of nature, Geneva has some incredible summer activities to offer. You will find special offers and updates on www.cagi.ch/blog/ and our suggestions here below.

FESTIVALS

▶ Montreux Jazz Festival ▶ Fête des Vignerons ▶ Bike & Beer Festival 28 June – 13 July 18 July – 11 August 22 – 24 August Montreux Jazz Festival has become an The Fête des Vignerons pays homage Come to Bahama Yellow (Address: Rue unmissable event for music fans in Swit- to viticultural traditions many centuries Prevost Martin 47) for many cool events: zerland and around the world. Boasting old and celebrates an entire region with bicycle market, vintage exhibition, Swiss the beautiful setting of the Swiss Rivi- a spectacular show. Organized by the Craft Beer, live music and DJ sets, bur- era, jazz constitutes the Festival’s his- Confrérie des Vignerons, this celebration, lesque shows, workshops, vintage ride, toric core. Over the years, other styles unique in the world, takes place once a food trucks and other surprises. of music have been introduced, bound generation in Vevey, the town situated https://fr-fr.facebook.com/SuisseBinouzeFestival/ by a common thread of mutual curiosity at the heart of the viticultural region of ▶ Geneva Beer Festival and enthusiasm. Some free concerts at Lavaux, in the canton of Vaud, in Switzer- 30 – 31 August the Off Festival. land. It is the first living Swiss tradition to https://fr-fr.facebook.com/genevabeerfestival/ https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/ have been recognised by UNESCO. La Bâtie-Festival de Genève https://www.fetedesvignerons.ch/ ▶ ▶ Musiques en été 30 August – 14 September 5 July – 22 August ▶ Les Aubes The Bâtie-Festival de Genève is a multi- More than thirty different outdoor and 22 July – 1 September disciplinary festival (music, dance, theatre indoor concerts in two stunning settings: Concerts and shows in the morning at and performance) made of discoveries and Parc la Grange and Alhambra theatre. The sunrise (from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.). A unique creations. It combines live performances, goal is to offer outstanding concerts to the opportunity to discover original artists choreography, concerts and DJs with a Geneva population at very reasonable prices in the exceptional setting of the Geneva wide range of national and international (from 0 to 30 CHF). Concerts in the park harbour. artists. Not to be missed! are free! https://www.bains-des-paquis.ch/ https://www.batie.ch/ http://www.ville-ge.ch/culture/musiques Plein-les-Watts ▶ ▶ Geneva Street Food Festival ▶ Paléo Festival 15 – 17 August 29 August – 1 September 23 – 28 July Free reggae festival in Plan-les-ouates http://www.gvastreetfoodfest.ch/ Paleo Festival is today one of Europe’s https://www.pleinleswatts.ch/ most important musical events and Swit- Pregny Alp Festival zerland’s biggest open-air festival with ▶ 3 August more than 230,000 spectators each year. A journey to the heart of Swiss Culture. Each year, more than 200 concerts and Pregny Alp Festival is a festival of tradi- shows are on offer. Located above the tional Swiss music (Swiss folklore) town of Nyon (onsite parking or by train). http://pregny-alp.ch/ https://yeah.paleo.ch/

28 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 LOCAL EVENTS OPEN AIR CINEMAS, THEATRES & CIRCUS

▶ Swiss Village ▶ CineTransat ▶ Théâtre Orangerie Jardin Anglais 11 July – 18 August 25 June – 28 September 24 May – 8 September Located in the Perle du Lac parc, this free French theatre in Parc de la Grange. Has This summer, experience Switzerland in outdoor cinema is a must see. With a dif- a nice summery café with the possibility the heart of Geneva, by the lake! Located ferent movie from Thursday to Sunday. Old to eat something in a trendy unique set- in the idyllic setting of the English Gar- movies, free movies, in VO with subtitles ting. Some musical evenings with DJ and den, discover the Swiss Village and its in French. Get there early for the apéro bands. Ticketing at Migros or on the spot. various activities. and a picnic! Great atmosphere. http://www.theatreorangerie.ch/ https://www.geneve.com/en/events/swiss- http://www.cinetransat.ch Cirque Knie village-728694/ ▶ ▶ Allianz Cinema 23 August – 12 September 15 July – 25 August The famous Knie family circus proposes ▶ Grand Fireworks Geneva Lake harbours Located in Port Noir, this cinema is not dazzling acrobats and hilarious clowns 10 August 10 p.m. free and offers an outstanding view on from all over the world at the end of The not-to-be-missed Grand Pyro the lake. Recent movies. August. A yearly event loved by every- melodic Firework Display on Saturday https://allianzcinema.ch one in Geneva. 10 August. http://www.knie.ch/cirque/accueil/ http://www.geneve.com

▶ National Day Parc La Grange 1 August A good opportunity to visit the charm- ing villages in the countryside, meet locals and have a sing-along. For the national day, brunches are organized all Maison_de_la_literie_UNS_juillet_2019_V5.pdf 1 25.06.19 16:57 over Switzerland on farms. The farmers welcome the public for a brunch between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The price varies from 25 CHF to 40 CHF. Fills up quickly so need to register online early on. Popu- lar celebrations are organized in each Your Unepartner autre for all façon major de bedding voir votre brands lit commune of Geneva with “feu de camp”, grilled sausages and raclette. https://www.brunch.ch/fr/recherche-brunch/infos- visiteurs

▶ Jeûne Genevois (Genevan fast) 4 September Why not combine the pleasure of a day in Annecy with a good deed? For the Genevan Fast, the Rotary Club of Annecy, supported by the International Geneva Club, offers, for 10 euros, the purchase of a Pass. This allows you to benefit from various advantages in the city of Annecy: free or discounted vis- Genève Rue de la Servette 67 – Tél. 022* 734 24 34 – Tram 14, arrêt Poterie its to tourist sites, privileges in certain -30%www.mdl-literie-geneve.ch shops or restaurants. The entire sale of the Pass will be donated to the “Asso- * ciation de sauvegarde du Léman” and -50% the association “Grandir et créer”, both * committed to the protection of nature. - 40% * off labeled price https://www.jourdessuisses.com/

UN Special – July-August 2019 | 29 PARKS

With some 310 hectares of green spaces in an enclosed plot of land. Just next to ▶ Bâtie: A forest in the middle of the city. representing 20% of the city’ s territory, the Parc de la Grange stands the Parc The woods stand high above the river Geneva certainly deserves its name “City des Eaux Vives which has a private clay Arve, very close to the city centre. Children of Parks”. Most of the parks have paddling tennis club. take great delight in the animal park and pools, free deckchairs and snack bars. We the enormous playground. The playground listed here only some of them. ▶ Botanical Garden: A living museum in the is the largest of all such installations in international district. The gardens offer a the city. ▶ The Grange Park has the most beautiful collection of more than 12,000 plant and http://www.ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/parcs-jardins- rose garden in Geneva with more than tree species. In these surroundings, you plages-bains-publics/bois-batie/ 200 varieties and a splendid view of the can discover the world’s botanical heritage ▶ Parc Aventure Evaux: Located in Onex and lake. In summer, the Théâtre de la Verdure and enjoy a magnificent view of the Alps. accessible to all, from 3 years of age and organizes free concerts (See “musiques http://www.ville-ge.ch/cjb/ upwards, 10 different paths in the forest. en été”). New: three goats are now living

LAKE ATTRACTIONS

▶ Geneva Tour: A stunning view of Mont- ▶ Port miniature: next to Baby Plage, open ▶ Les Corsaires have around forty differ- Blanc, famous villas, the UN and parks every day if nice weather. Kids rental ent boats at your disposal. The classic along the shores of the lake. One hour boats. pedalboat, motorboat, or electrically pow- cruise with detailed commentary in http://www.port-miniature.ch/ ered boats. Pedal boat: 22 CHF / hour French, German, English, Spanish and to 78 CHF for a motorboat or a surprise ▶ Mouettes: small yellow boats that you Italian on board. can take with your normal public trans- sailing boat. http://www.cgn.ch/ port pass. http://www.lescorsaires.ch/ http://www.mouettesgenevoises.ch/ Marti Marine: if you have a boat license Rhone Cruise: CHECK TIMES: Along the ▶ ▶ there is a rental company next to Paquis, quiet river. The Rhône (812 km) is one of ▶ Boat fishing trip: Private boat fishing trip quai du Mont Blanc. the longest rivers in Europe. During this on Lake Geneva, to go out and catch Fera, near 3-hour cruise, you’ll get to see one Perch and Lake Trout, from mid-Janu- of the most beautiful parts of the Rhône, ary to end of November. 1-6 passengers the nature of its riverbanks where birds – minimum rental 2 hours – price per hour and other animals come to rest and nest. 250 CHF. The price is for the boat, what- 1 June to 17 September ever the number of passengers. Unique http://www.swissboat.com/ experience. http://www.genevaboats.com/

FAMILY MOMENTS SWIMMING POOLS & HOT BATHS

▶ Museums and free workshops ▶ Ferme de la Gavotte: horse ▶ Piscine des Vernets ▶ Genève-Plage for kids riding, animals to discover http://www.ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/ https://www.geneve-plage.ch/ sports/piscine-vernets/ https://museesdegeneve.ch/en/ http://www.gavotte.ch/ Bains de Cressy Piscine de Varembé ▶ ▶ Paddling pools (can be found ▶ Pick your own fruit and ▶ https://bainsdecressy.hug-ge.ch/ in most parks) flowers http://www.ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/ sports/piscine-varembe/ ▶ Vitam Parc http://www.ville-geneve.ch/themes/ https://www.familles-nombreuses.ch/ (In France) Indoor sports structures-accueil-enfance-activites- bons-plans/autocueillette-en-suisse- Piscine de la Fontenette ▶ centre with an outdoor area. extrascolaires/lieux-loisirs romande/ https://www.carouge.ch/piscine-de-la- Swimming pools for babies Pedal boats Pro Natura nature centre fontenette ▶ ▶ and adults, slides, spa, climb- http://www.bateau-location.ch/fr/les- https://www.pronatura-ge.ch/ Piscine du Lignon ▶ ing wall, squash, badminton. bateaux-pedalos http://www.vernier.ch/fr/ Jardin Alpin et Vivarium Located in a shopping mall. In Port miniature ▶ culturesportetloisirs/sports/ ▶ http://vivariumdemeyrin.ch/ France, 10 mins from Geneva. http://www.port-miniature.ch/ Bain Bleu: Baths & Spa Parc aventure des Evaux ▶ By bus or car. ▶ http://www.bain-bleu.ch/ ▶ Geneva Mystery http://parcaventuregeneve.com/ https://www.geneve.com/fr/efficy- object-detail-fr/geneva-mystery-369. ▶ Bubbles kids club product/ https://www.bubblesclub.ch/site/fr/ activites-sportives/

30 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 BEACHES BIKE TOURS

Genève Roule: Free bicycles to explore ▶ UN Port and Beach club summer 2 CHF. Also, some musical eve- ▶ UN Port, comprising a beach, port, rooftop nings, poetry reading and events, free tai Geneva! lounge, bar and restaurant, is a staff-run chi classes. Check their calendar on site. http://www.geneveroule.ch/drupal/fr/node/61 facility open to all members of the broad Geneva Beach ▶ ▶ Geneva ebike tours: The Geneva coun- UN family. The beach offers its visitors An oasis of greenery at the entrance to tryside and vineyards! the possibility to enjoy a wonderful day at the city with a swimming pool, a slide and https://www.geneva-bike-tours.ch/fr/ the lake in a private and safe environment. a direct access to the lake. Genève-Plage Cycling Saturdays: Free guided visits Whether it’s swimming in the lake, sun- offers space for sports (football, beach vol- ▶ with your bike bathing or reading a book under a tree, ley, ping pong, aquabike, classes), leisure, http://www.samedisduvelo.ch/ UN Port offers the ideal setting. and relaxation in an exceptional setting situated 10 minutes from the city centre. ▶ Cycling excursions To access you will need to purchase a Adults CHF 7 (4.50 CHF from 5 p.m.) / https://cycloloisirs.ch/ subscription or pay a daily access fee of Enfants 3.50 CHF. Open every day until ▶ Bike Switzerland: Touring & electric 5 CHF (reduced to 2 CHF for visitors to September 10 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. bike rental the restaurant on non-holiday weekdays). Here is a list of other public beaches situ- https://bikeswitzerlandrentals.com/ There are stand-up paddles and pedalos ated around the lake: ▶ Geneva Crown (free app): best rides for available to members, and plenty of par- • Versoix Plage advanced cyclists ties, brunches and other activities through- • Creux-de-Genthod https://geneva-crown.com/ out the summer. • Port Gitana https://unport.org/ • Plage du Vengeron https://www.facebook.com/unport/ • Plage du Reposoir WHERE CAN YOU FIND • Bains des Pâquis – Center: sauna & ▶ Bains des Pâquis YOUR TICKETS? All year round, it’s open to those who know hammam • Baby Plage how to relax. Visitors can enjoy a splen- CAGI’s Cultural & Information Kiosk • Plage des Eaux-Vives ▶ did view of the Jet d’Eau. Every season UNOG. Palais des Nations. • Tropical Corner has its own activities. In summer, you can Door C6. • La Savonnière swim and sunbathe and sample delightful 022 917 11 11 • Pointe à la Bise “plats du jour” from the refreshment stall. [email protected] • Plage d’Anières Hammam and Turkish baths complete www.cagi.ch • Hermance Plage the offer in all seasons. Entrance in the Opening hours (July-August): Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

▶ Geneva Tourism WALKING TOURS Rue du Mont-Blanc 18. 1201 Genève. ▶ Private Guided tours ▶ Cultural trails +41 22 909 70 00 https://www.geneve.com/en/see-do/tours-and- http://www.ville-geneve.ch/faire-geneve/promenades/ [email protected] excursions/private-guided-tours/ sentiers-culturels/ www.geneve.com n ▶ Old Town Tour ▶ Free walking tours https://www.geneve.com/en/attractions/guided-tour- http://www.freewalk.ch/geneva/ the-old-town-and-its-treasures/ ▶ Tram’ Drames ▶ Chocolate Flavours Tour https://www.compagnielamouette.ch/spectacles/ https://www.geneve.com/en/attractions/chocolate- tramdrames flavours-tour ▶ And many others ▶ Geneva Watch Tour https://www.geneve.com/en/topicblocks/guided- http://www.genevawatchtour.com/ tours/

UN Special – July-August 2019 | 31 GLOBAL AFFAIRS / AFFAIRES GLOBALES INTERVIEW His Excellency Mr. Chen Xu Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China

Ambassador Chen Xu is since May 2019 the new Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva. © Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations Mission of the People’s © Permanent

ALEX MEJIA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SARAH What brings China to the idea of of international and regional World Economic Forum, the BENCHERIF, UNITAR building the Belt and Road with organizations such as the International Labour Organi- a global scale, and what has the United Nations, the Association zation, and the International You were recently appointed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of Southeast Asian Nations, the Organization for Standardi- Ambassador and Permanent achieved in the past six years? African Union, the European zation honored us with their Representative of the People’s Chinese President Xi Jinping Union, the Eurasian Economic presence at the two editions of Republic of China to the United introduced this initiative in Union and between the BRI and the Belt and Road Forum for Nations. Can you please tell us the context of the current inter- the development strategies of International Cooperation and a little about your career and national situation. It is a way the participating countries has shared their important insight. previous position? to renew the development of been enhanced. From the Eur- Nearly 30 international organi- I started my diplomatic career China and international coop- asian continent to Africa, the zations are working with China in the early 1980s at the Depart- eration. It runs on connectiv- Americas and Oceania, Belt and on BRI programs that have ment of International Organi- ity programs and encourages Road cooperation has opened delivered good results. We are zations and Conferences of the a joint response to the various up new space for global eco- also partnering with the United Foreign Ministry. Then I had two challenges and risks confront- nomic growth, produced new Nations Environment Program terms in New York, working on ing mankind, delivering win- platforms for international to build the International Coali- the affairs of the Security Coun- win outcomes and common trade and investment and tion for Green Development on cil. I also served as the Direc- development. A total of 124 offered new ways for improv- the Belt and Road. tor-General of the Department countries and 29 international ing global economic govern- of International Organizations organizations have signed ance. Indeed, this initiative has Now about the future, what are and Conferences, Ambassador agreements with China to be helped improve people’s lives in the key takeaways from the to the Netherlands, and Direc- part of the initiative. Thanks to countries involved and created second BRI Forum and what are tor-General of the Department the concerted efforts of all of more opportunities for common the priorities of the BRI for the of European Affairs. In the past us involved, a general connec- prosperity. upcoming years? decades, I worked with the UN tivity framework consisting of The second Belt and Road system and a number of other six corridors, six connectivity The response of the UN and Forum was held in Beijing multilateral institutions, such routes and multiple countries other international organiza- in April this year, attended as the G20, APEC, BRICS, and and ports has been put in place. tions has been particularly by over 6,000 delegates from ASEM. Two weeks ago, I arrived A large number of cooperation positive. UN Secretary-General 150 countries and 92 interna- in Geneva. China sees this city as projects have been launched. Antonio Guterres and heads of tional organizations. It called an important stage of multilat- The complementarity between the World Intellectual Property for high-quality Belt and Road eral diplomacy and is committed the BRI and the development Organization, the International cooperation and a global part- to supporting the work of UNOG. plans or cooperation initiatives Telecommunication Union, the nership of connectivity, outlined

32 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 283 deliverables, and created On May 15, the Conference on constructive role in settling the way, we should act as a team; opportunities for partnerships Dialogue of Asian Civilizations hot issues to support regional instead of each minding their between different business took place in Beijing. Can you peace and stability. We will own business, we should help communities and subnational tell us the priorities of President also build closer ties among each other as passengers in the governments with a total of 64 Xi Jinping to strengthen its our peoples by holding more same boat. Championing multi- billion USD of contracts signed. regional cooperation in Asia? diverse cultural events, espe- lateralism is the overwhelming It consolidated the structure As President Xi noted in his cially at the community level consensus of the international of BRI cooperation with over keynote speech at the opening and for young people. Asia is community. China sees multi- 20 platforms newly created ceremony of the conference, to a community with a shared lateralism as a cornerstone of for dialogue and cooperation meet common challenges and future and China will be a con- the existing international order. in the fields of China Railway create a better future for all, we structive part of it. China will stay committed to Express, ports, finance, cus- look to culture and civilization building a community with a toms, accounting, taxation, to play their role, which is as Geneva is a hub of global shared future for mankind, con- energy, environmental protec- important as the role played by governance. This year, it is tinue to stand on the right side tion, culture, and think tanks. economy, science and technol- celebrating 100 years of modern of history, and support the com- The forum was also an excellent ogy. The Conference is a new multilateralism. How does China mon interests of the majority of opportunity for heads of state platform for civilizations in contribute to this agenda? countries. China will work with to deepen bilateral relations. Asia and beyond to engage Today, peace and development all nations under the principle in dialogue and exchanges on remain the dominant trends of multilateralism to resolutely Now, the BRI comes to a new an equal footing to facilitate and shared aspirations of us uphold the international sys- starting point. Following the mutual learning and produce all. Yet profound changes are tem centered on the UN and blueprint envisioned by Pres- new impetus for world peace also taking place. Instabilities the international order under- ident Xi and world leaders, and development. and uncertainties are growing. pinned by international law. China will work closely with its Unconventional threats such as partners to promote high-qual- To further promote regional climate change, refugee crisis, What advice do you have ity cooperation. Going forward, cooperation in Asia, China will and terrorism are adding to for young diplomats and the BRI will continued to serve keep up the dynamic momen- conventional ones, making a international civil servants? common development and the tum of bilateral relations at joint international response I hope the younger generation interests of the people. It will the leadership level, strive all the more compelling. will spend more time studying build global partnerships of for new progress, and pursue history, the history of their own connectivity for more coun- high-quality BRI cooperation. In the last few years, unilat- country and that of the world, tries to be integrated into the We will continue to implement eralism and protectionism because history is a mirror in global value chain, industrial the new Asia security concept, has reared its head. The good which we can see the future. It chain, and supply chain and which is defined by common, news is that more and more is also important to follow what reap benefits. In this process, comprehensive, cooperative, countries are stepping forward is happening in the world and universally recognized interna- and sustainable security. In this to resist and oppose this dis- think carefully about how indi- tional standards and best prac- context, we will advance bilat- turbing trend. There’s a grow- viduals can contribute to the tices will be respected. There eral and multilateral defense, ing realization that in the age strength of their country and will also be a more refined law enforcement, and security of globalization, all countries to global cooperation. n framework for the initiative cooperation, properly address share the same destiny -we rise and practical cooperation that difference through dialogue and fall together. Therefore, deliver real benefits. and consultation, and play a instead of each going their own

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UN Special – July-August 2019 | 33 WHO / OMS Coaching How to create cultures that value connection, meaningful dialogue and staff engagement

An inspiring initiative born at the heart of four UN Geneva-based organizations.

The group of certified ICF coaches.

SARA CANNA, HR SPECIALIST WHO well known that one of the main reasons Diversity, multicultural environments, for dissatisfaction at work are relations. working in different countries and within Good relations or bad relations have a huge virtual teams add to the complex and impact at work! often uncertain workplaces of the global UN System organizations making it more Coaching, however, is not only a way of challenging for managers and staff. There improving relations between managers is however a well validated approach that and staff, it is also a way of increasing can help: coaching! staff productivity, engagement and performance at work. Timothy Gallwey from Coaching is an evidence-based discipline, Harvard University, author of a series of backed by science; it is a solution-focused, books on the development of personal systematic and thought-provoking process and professional excellence, and one of that helps individuals improve their perfor- the founders of coaching, came up with mance while at the same time maximizing the formula that performance (or doing their personal and professional potential. something well) in a fulfilled way equates It is an individual approach that allows to one’s potential minus the interferences objectives to be clarified by progressively (our personal doubts, lack of self-confi- making the individual more self-aware of dence, limited motivation or knowledge their resources, in order to go from point etc.). This means that, by taking away all A to point B. interferences through coaching, one can perform successfully in life and at work. Coaching gives managers a new leader- Hence coaching is about excelling, not “fix- ship style and tools to interact with their ing problems”. team in a more participatory way, to better channel their power and authority in a What would it be like to work in an positive way, making staff feel valued, more organization in which staff feel empow- engaged and empowered. It is in fact very ered, recognised for their contributions

34 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 and interconnected with colleagues in a a well-consolidated programme on which our own problems. So the benefits are socially fulfilling way? This is the dream to build for the future. I am conscious that multiple! Jesus Guerrero, Chief, Man- and passion that motivated five HR staff we are planting the seeds of a new culture agement and Communication Unit at the and ICF1 certified coaches to introduce and mindset and that the fruits will be seen Centre for Learning and Multilingualism coaching in their respective organizations: in the long term, but I am confident that at ONUG says: “It was very encouraging to WHO, WIPO, OCHA and the UN Office at we can make positive change starting by observe how participants evolved during Geneva (UNOG). They took the initiative doing small steps.” the programme and how they left feeling to join forces by sharing knowledge, tools empowered by the coaching techniques and resources to co-create four half-day Beate Giffo-Schmitt, HR Officer and Inter- they learned.” coaching sessions for managers and staff. nal Coach & Trainer at WIPO says: “During The sessions were aimed at introducing the International Coaching Week, WIPO “OCHA Geneva-based staff who partici- coaching skills through a highly interactive organized for the first time a “Coaching pated in the workshops found the manage- and experiential learning setting where Day” on April 30, 2019 with a variety of rial issues they were confronted with not trust, openness and confidentiality are short coaching sessions and presentations very different from those that managers in ensured as ground rules. Mixing together on coaching for WIPO staff and managers. the other organizations were experiencing. staff from four UN organizations is also Some forty participants benefited from the Practising coaching skills with colleagues a way to expose participants to different occasion to learn more about the coaching from different offices created a safe and organizational challenges and cultures, in approach. Currently there are six WIPO enabling environment for their conversa- a mutually enriching context: a concrete staff members who are certified coaches tions” reported OCHA Talent Manager and example of inter-agency collaboration and (“internal coaches”) and who assist with Coach, Claudia Purpura. cross-fertilization. coaching activities offered by WIPO to staff.” The collaboration among the four UN “When I started this initiative in 2018 by But what are the key ingredients for a suc- organizations on coaching initiatives will reaching out to colleagues in the UN, I cessful coaching relationship? And what continue throughout 2019 with a new set wanted to capitalize on the values we have are the factors that facilitate a coaching of coaching sessions for staff and managers in common, building on the richness of our culture in an organization? In both sit- starting in September through December, internal talent and resources”, says Sara uations, it all comes down to change in where new tools and approaches will be Canna, HR Specialist from WHO “and it mindsets and trust: we need a mindset introduced to answer participants’ needs is now so rewarding to see that we have that believes in the potential of individuals and expectations. And who knows what and renewed relationships based on trust. other UN organizations will be joining us in And because this is a difficult change pro- this challenging and rewarding journey…. SUCCESS BUILDER cess, which can sometimes provoke fear or one which aims at changing mindsets and resistance, peer-to-peer coaching can help building healthier work environments. n in overcoming the fear of change.

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The staff federations have received BRETT FITZGERALD, PRESIDENT Your answers will therefore OF FICSA, IAN RICHARDS, PRESIDENT impact your overall pay. numerous requests from staff seeking OF CCISUA guidance relative to the ICSC global In respect of implementation The staff federations had of the new compensation pack- requested the ICSC Secretar- staff survey on the UN compensation age, the UN General Assembly iat representatives responsible package. If you have not already in its Resolution A/RES/70/244 for this survey to provide the invited the Commission to questions prior to the survey’s received the survey you will via an report back to the GA’s 71st publication, for consultation session with a progress report purposes. Regrettably, the ICSC email from your respective organization on the implementation as well Secretariat did not accept the inviting you to participate therein. as related findings of a global federations’ request, and the staff survey on conditions of organizations are proceeding service. As with a similar sur- with the publication of the vey in 2013, it would be the survey. intention to use the survey results to guide the ICSC and Having received concerns GA in making adjustments to from staff about some of the your salary and benefits. questions, their phrasing and

36 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 how the answers may be used might be perceived as being Non-awareness by staff of a • What one thing would you given experience with the sur- overly generous, and the particular benefit has been NOT change about the com- vey in 2013, the staff feder- greater the likelihood that it used in the past as a reason pensation system as a whole? ations have jointly prepared could be cut again. to eliminate it. Even if you don’t the below guidance. Based on receive a particular benefit at This is a good chance to think these staff concerns as well as • I understand how my sal- present, you may do in the about benefits that are impor- experiences with how the ICSC ary (base pay + post adjust- future. It therefore helps to be tant to you and to give them has functioned in the past, you ment where applicable) is aware of each benefit. visibility. may find the below analysis determined of certain sensitive questions • I understand how my Career progression and The staff federations trust that in the survey to be useful as allowances and benefits are performance / the future the above analysis and guid- you fill it in. The federations determined • In my organization pay is suf- ance address the queries and have informed the ICSC that • I have a good understand- ficiently linked to individual concerns received from staff, they will be broadcasting this ing of the UN compensation performance and would like to take this analysis. system/the system is easily • Stronger links should be opportunity to assure everyone understood made between pay and indi- that the federations will con- Since its implementation in vidual performance in my tinue to convey your requests 2016 many of you have con- These statements link essen- organization and issues to the ICSC Secre- veyed to us your concerns with tially to the same point. The • I feel that my individual per- tariat and the Commission in a the new compensation package. stronger your disagreement formance is fairly assessed constructive spirit while contin- Now is your opportunity to sub- with these statements, the more • In my organization perfor- uing to pursue improvements mit those concerns directly to likely that your compensation mance of teams is rewarded in the consultative process and the ICSC on an anonymous might be perceived as too com- and recognised working methods of the ICSC. n basis. plicated, and the more likely that efforts could be made to The stronger your agreement GUIDANCE ON THE 2019 ICSC simplify it and, in the process, with these statements, the GLOBAL STAFF SURVEY cut it. more likely that additional within-grade steps could be Overall views about current Joining your first UN Common removed and a bonus system compensation System Organization introduced. It remains unclear • I feel my overall compensa- • Please indicate the most how performance would be tion package is fair for the important factors in your objectively measured and contribution I make in my decision to accept your first how much would even be paid particular job offer of employment in a UN into a bonus pool by fiscally • I feel my overall compensa- Common System organization conservative member states. tion package is fair in com- Experiences elsewhere in the parison with others in my If you do not include “sala- public sector have not been organization ries” and “allowances” among positive. It should be recalled • I feel my overall compensa- your selection, it is more likely that agreement with these tion package is competitive that these might not be seen statements in the 2013 sur- compared with other similar as important, and the more vey led the ICSC to reduce the organizations outside the UN likely the chance they could number of within-grade steps System be cut. and their frequency, with the • I feel my salary (base pay money returned to member + post adjustment where Retention states. applicable) is competitive • What are the main reasons compared with other similar that you intend to be work- Open Questions organizations ing in your organization in • If you could change just one • I feel my allowances and 12 months’ time? thing about the compensa- benefits are competitive tion system as a whole what compared with other similar If you do not include “salaries” would it be? organizations and “allowances” among your • This organization offers a selection, it is more likely that As an example, those of you good benefits package these might not be seen as who have expressed dissatis- important as retention tools, faction with the new education These statements link essen- and the more likely that they grant scheme could use your tially to the same point. The could be cut. response to this open question stronger your agreement with to highlight your dissatisfaction these statements, the more Allowances / benefits with that element of the new likely that your compensation • All questions compensation package.

UN Special – July-August 2019 | 37 GLOBAL AFFAIRS / AFFAIRES GLOBALES The case for learning etiquette

Georgette Davey, Managing Director of Glion Institute of Higher Education, explains why etiquette is an essential modern-day skill. © Glion Institut de Hautes Etudes

GEORGETTE DAVEY1 Etiquette as a shared language Since Meghan Markle and As the above examples show, Prince Harry married in 2018, etiquette matters. What’s more, a number of news pieces have etiquette spans a broad range emerged on how the American of behaviours, choices and is expected to behave now that actions. It includes body lan- she is a member of the British guage, manners, appearance, royal family. Commentators interpersonal skills and official have drawn attention to royal protocol. traditions that guide what to eat (no garlic), how a female mem- In the public eye, following ber of the royal family should etiquette and protocol is key dress while in public with the to both demonstrating and Queen (favouring pastels and earning respect. But etiquette neutral colours) and how she is needed not only by royals, should sit (preferably by cross- politicians and diplomats. It ing legs at the ankles or practis- is a universal language that ing the “duchess slant”). facilitates daily interactions in business and in society. After When US President Donald all, it’s harder to negotiate over Trump and North Korean a meal if you’re worried about leader Kim Jong-un met last which fork to use. year, a simple greeting quickly became the subject of contro- Meanwhile, in today’s glo- versy. Following an initial hand- balised world, knowledge of shake with Mr Kim, Mr Trump international etiquette is crucial offered his hand to General to avoid miscommunication or No Kwang-chol, who saluted committing a cultural faux pas. instead. The president returned Greetings, punctuality and table the salute, leading some observ- manners are all examples of ers to question whether the ges- customs that vary across culture went against military and tures. But how does one learn diplomatic protocol. etiquette?

38 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 they take on responsibilities etiquette. At Glion, students such as welcoming visitors in learn alongside classmates who our lobby or serving guests in represent around 90 different our gastronomic restaurant. nationalities, enabling them They learn to look their best as to exchange experiences of they follow our business dress protocol and etiquette around code daily. They are mentored the world and constantly learn by our faculty, but ultimately, it from each other. Experiences is through experience that they studying and working abroad come to understand l’art de also provide valuable learn- recevoir, the art of welcoming, ing opportunities, which is and how to act appropriately in why Glion connects students a variety of contexts.” with professional internships across the globe, and students In the business world, first at Glion’s flagship campus in impressions are particularly Switzerland are encouraged to important. For this reason, spend an exchange semester at Glion’s dedicated careers partner campuses in London, department arranges mock Marbella or Shanghai. interviews and advises students on business etiquette ranging The importance of etiquette is from appearance to body lan- particularly evident in multilin-

© Glion Institut de Hautes Etudes guage and communication. gual, multicultural Switzerland, With around 70 companies which is home to many of the visiting campus each semes- world’s international organiza- ter to recruit talent, students tions. At global forums such as also have many opportunities to the United Nations, etiquette Understanding the value of Etiquette – that combination of practise and polish their inter- plays a vital role in preventing etiquette manners, emotional intelligence view and presentation skills. misunderstandings and ensur- In the Western world, many and soft skills, or savoir-vivre Through these experiences, ing that all feel welcome. From examples of modern-day eti- and savoir-être, as the French students develop their sense of meetings to the dining table, quette can be traced back to say – is not learned through business etiquette and gain the protocol and manners pave the French royal court of the books, but by practice. At Glion skills to approach interviews the way for conversations to 17th century. More recently, in Institute of Higher Education, and meetings with confidence. be had and decisions to be the 19th and 20th centuries, our hospitality management made. Far from old-fashioned, Switzerland gained worldwide students internalise etiquette A process of continuous learning etiquette is a shared code of recognition as a leader in eti- through practical experi- Of course, etiquette is also con- respect, an attitude and a life- quette education, with many ence, including service roles stantly evolving, influenced by long skill – one from which we high-profile international stu- on campus and professional shifts in technology and culture. can all benefit. n dents, such as Diana, Princess internships completed abroad. “The paper invitations sent to of Wales, attending Swiss fin- Certain guidelines also help: announce social events in the 1 Georgette Davey serves as Managing Director of Glion Institute of Higher ishing schools. Anthony Durand, Senior Lec- past are today often replaced by Education, a leading hospitality turer and Manager Banqueting, social media invites or mobile management institution with Today, even though finishing Events and Boutiques, identifies messages, and ‘netiquette’ now campuses in Switzerland and the UK. She has more than two decades of schools are no longer as com- the following six habits as pre- has its own set of rules,” Mr experience in academic leadership mon as they once were, eti- requisites to business protocol: Durand observes. “Meanwhile, and hospitality management. quette is no less important. In • Be on time globalisation has led to a wider fact, good etiquette is essential • Be discreet appreciation of etiquette across for business success. According • Be courteous, pleasant and cultures – for example, nowa- to research conducted by the positive days many business profession- Carnegie Foundation, just 15% • Be concerned with others als in Europe know that in East of professional success depends • Dress appropriately Asian culture, they should use on technical skills and job • Use proper written and spo- both hands when presenting knowledge, while 85% depends ken language business cards, but that aware- on interpersonal skills. Mean- ness was less common just a while, in a survey conducted by Practice makes perfect decade ago.” Accountemps, 65% of managers “I strongly believe in learning and 46% of workers believed by doing,” Mr Durand says. “At International exposure is key that being courteous can accel- Glion, students develop their to understanding cultural dif- erate career advancement. sense of etiquette naturally as ferences in business and social

UN Special – July-August 2019 | 39 GLOBAL AFFAIRS / AFFAIRES GLOBALES Designing the Education of the Future

Perceptions and predictions of an experienced educator on the

future of education. ehir University © Bahçe Mr. Enver Yücel (middle) BAU and CIFAL Istanbul Chairman and Bahçe ehir College robotics team.

ENVER YÜCEL1 as teachers and educators to do social media, is the elimination methodology, assessment Predictions concerning technol- the best we can to raise young of distances between countries and evaluation as a whole in ogy and the future are rapidly generations as technologically and cultures. In order to adapt accordance with the changing turning into reality as individual- adept, self-confident, entrepre- to today’s needs, human beings needs of society, the impact ized and interactive technologies neurial, visionary, social and need soft skills like self-learning, of technology on human life like artificial intelligence, cloud, creative thinkers. resilience, respect, collaboration, and the characteristics of new internet of things and virtual / self-regulation and creativity, generations. Students in the augmented reality are becoming Teaching students to mem- which are essentially encoded education system today should integral parts of our personal orize information is not the in our human foundation. be able to adapt to continuous and professional lives. The way way to educate them; contra- Educational systems should and rapid changes, and use we work and communicate is rily, we should reevaluate real mentor individuals to redefine current innovations to become thus transforming in business, life problems in their learning their self-values and culture as problem solvers, designing and education, economy, health and environments, allow them to well as raise them as human applying their ideas as creative security. This accelerating digi- form collaborative solutions and beings who internalize universal minds who pioneer upcoming tal transformation is replacing experience learning, knowledge values, are able to perceive dif- innovations. Digitalization and obsolete professions with new creation and information gath- ferences between cultures and transformation in education ones like AI teachers and ana- ering hands on. We can use the habitats as enriching, and work should not be limited to keep- lysts, data architects, block chain STEM+A approach to teach stu- efficiently with each other. ing up with developments in the legal counsels, 3D designers and dents science, technology, math- world; education must be the manufacturing engineers. We ematics, engineering and arts in In addition to technological first sector to adapt to develop- can safely say that the world is an interdisciplinary manner so developments, we must also be ments and predict future steps. changing faster than it ever did. as to enable them to integrate aware of changes in our world. In order to reach these goals, It is inevitable that this change this approach into their thinking In line with the United Nations K12 education should focus on will affect education, since edu- styles and come up with sustain- Sustainable Development Goals, developing soft skills and rais- cation is the source for develop- able solutions to real life prob- it is the duty of all countries ing students to become critical ing human capacities for finding lems. By combining principles to work towards ending pov- thinkers who are self-learners sustainable solutions to current of learning by experience with erty, hunger and inequality, and able to reach information, and future problems. innovative teaching programs and promoting good health, while the curricula of secondary and flexible learning designs, well-being, quality education, and undergraduate education The history of the world we can ensure that life and gender equality, clean water should lean towards innova- involves many changes, of education do not fall apart but and sanitation, affordable and tion nourished by research which only the ideas of pio- become intertwined. Here, we clean energy, decent work, eco- and supported by further soft neers are carried to today. We should consider not only in-class nomic and industrial growth, skills development. I, having should thus do more than just learning environments but also innovation and infrastructure, spent 40 years on continuous wonder about coming changes technological habits, abilities and sustainable cities and commu- improvement in education, am and take proactive steps. We interest areas of students while nities, responsible production aware that the task is difficult. should become pioneers of providing services in education, and consumption, climate However, we owe it to future change by creating accessi- such as incorporating e-sports or action, life on earth, peace, generations to try to make the ble and innovative ideas with drones into cultural activities to justice and strong institutions. world a better place. That is added value and applicability reach desired learning outcomes. In order to be realized, these why we must continue to work in real life. When economies That is why teachers and edu- goals should become life styles hard, united together. n of past decade are analyzed, it cators must closely follow recent for new generations and man- is clear that neither machinery developments in the world. datory parts of their curricula. 1 Bahçesehir University (BAU) / CIFAL Istanbul nor currency gained as much value as innovative and authen- Another impact of technology, Education systems should be Yücel, Enver (2019). A life dedicated to education. Washington DC: Mentora tic ideas. Therefore, it is our job especially digitalization and revised in terms of curriculum, Publishing.

40 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 ART & CULTURE Lectures Estivales / Summer Reading

MARIE-JOSÉ ASTRE-DÉMOULIN, EX ONUG En hommage à la « Grève des femmes » du 14 juin dernier, deux propositions de livres inspirants :

Le sang des mirabelles, Camille de Peretti, éditions Calmann Levy. Un retour vers le Moyen-Âge, à travers les yeux de deux jeunes femmes. L’une qui se veut libre d’aimer et qui, dès lors, s’expose à de grands risques. L’autre qui se passionne pour l’herboristerie et la méde- cine, ce qui lui vaudra d’être accusée de sorcellerie. Insolite et éclairant.

Une femme en contre-jour, Gaëlle Josse, éditions Notabilia. Sous la plume de Gaëlle Josse, le destin tra-

gique de Vivian Maier. Une femme habitée © Marie-Jose Astre-Démoulin © Sarah Jordan par un véritable amour pour la photogra- phie mais qui a vécu une vie terne – et qui est morte dans la misère. Ses clichés seront profits from the girls in her prostitution you would expect. They set off walking retrouvés par hasard et elle est aujourd’hui ring the way her mother profited from on a path around the south-west coast of exposée dans les plus prestigieuses galeries selling her. Women in Jamaica take what England with two rucksacks and a tent and d’art du monde. Emouvant, sobre, dur et they can get. The government that needs keep going… for 1,000 km! The descrip- beau comme la vie ! À ne pas manquer. n real estate developers to invest leaves tions of the sea and nature are wondrous working-class locals, women especially, and Raynor’s reflections on society, life, with few options. The rum-and-reggae and love are profoundly moving. The book GARRY ASLANYAN, WHO, DEPUTY EDITOR island of vacationers presented from a was shortlisted for the 2018 Costa biog- Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Den- totally different angle. n raphy award. nis-Benn uncovers another side to life in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine SARAH JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR, UNOG by Gail Honeyman won the 2017 Costa This is not typical summer reading you My two favourite reads since last summer. Debut Novel Award. Its theme is loneli- would read on the beach. In a way, it is ness – not the solitude of older people everything but a beach novel, but happens Both these books have a central theme that – but that of a 29-year old social misfit, in the place where many take vacations. is extremely topical, and topical themes the eponymous Eleanor. This quotation But don’t hesitate to give it a try. Montego in contemporary literature are anything from Eleanor, who tells her story in the Bay, Jamaica. You may think of palm trees but light. However, not only did they suc- first person, is illustrative of what you will and umbrella drinks. But no, it is not that. ceed in making me reflect, they also enter- find in the book: “If someone asks you Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn tained me in a bitter-sweet kind of way. how you are, you are meant to say FINE. is about those to whom tourists can barely They made me laugh and they made me You are not meant to say that you cried be bothered to talk to because they are cry, but ultimately, both offer optimistic yourself to sleep last night because you only workers in the background. conclusions and can thus be classified as hadn’t spoken to another person for two tales of redemption. consecutive days. FINE is what you say.” Through the stories and lives of the char- At the end of the story, you really feel acters in the book you experience raw The Salt Path, an autobiography by as if you know Eleanor and empathise oppression that still exists – race, sexu- Raynor Winn deals with the theme of with her. The actress Reese Witherspoon ality and class in post-colonial Jamaica. homelessness. Imagine losing everything has bought the film rights, although just Beware, the book is full of patois. I had you possess in your 50s through no fault who will interpret Eleanor has not yet hard time at the beginning understanding of your own and then, into the bargain, been announced. I’d place my bets on her certain parts. But it gets easier. For those discovering your husband has an incurable becoming a big star… Bridget Jones was of us working in development, it is a per- disease and only a short time to live… our close-to-real-life heroine of the year fect play of how the cycle of exploitation The way Raynor and her husband, Moss, 2000. Eleanor Oliphant will certainly be repeats itself. One of the main characters deal with their predicament is not what her successor in 2020. n

La Suisse inconnue, à la découverte des 26 cantons Vaud: Perroy

Une série de 26 impressions des lieux plutôt inconnus – loin du tourisme.

CARLA EDELENBOS, EX HCDH L’église de Perroy date du tout une bourgade endormie patronne n’a pas de temps Il y a des villages qui ont tout XVe siècle mais a subi un mais reste un village vivant. de manger, elle court avec un pour plaire. nouvel aménagement en style L’école occupe une des grandes sourire aimable. Je ne com- néo-classique au XIXe siècle. demeures classiques pas loin mande qu’une bonne soupe de Vous avez peut-être vu le pan- Lors de la Réforme, le prieuré, du prieuré avec une vue impre- légumes mais les gens autour neau sur la Route Suisse après (datant du XIIe siècle) a été nable sur le lac. De nouvelles de moi mangent de vrais le Château de Rolle indiquant sécularisé et il est actuellement maisons se construisent – avec repas, ou se mettent au bar la direction pour Perroy. Mais utilisé comme mairie. L’église raison, puisque les gens aiment pour un verre de vin local et normalement, vous continuez, et le prieuré forment le cœur habiter à Perroy. Le peu de une assiette de charcuterie. La vers Lausanne, suivant la route du village. logements vides se vendent Passade est une auberge tra- du lac, et vous ne vous arrêtez comme des petits pains ditionnelle – pas de chic, mais point. Peut-être vous venez de De belles maisons et des chauds, me dit la patronne de vrai. L’endroit a une longue faire une pause à Rolle, et vous domaines viticoles les entourent. de la boulangerie. Le futur de histoire et est le lieu central avez hâte de continuer. Erreur ! Le château, un peu plus loin, l’école est donc assuré pour d’un thriller (« L’inconnu de la Perroy est une perle cachée qui date de la fin de la XVe siècle l’instant. Ainsi ça va pour la Passade ») publié par un écri- vaut bien la peine de découvrir. – malheureusement on ne peut boulangerie avec son salon de vain local, Jean-Robert Probst. l’admirer que de l’extérieur. thé, l’épicerie et l’auberge. Et À Perroy vous trouverez un en face de la boulangerie, une Presque la moitié du terri- très beau bourg, des vignobles Selon le site de la commune, artiste locale vend des tables toire de Perroy est couverte à vue perdue, un château, la première mention de de jardin peintes avec des pay- de vignobles. Hélas, j’avais même des vaches (on est en Perroy date de l’année 910 ! sages lacustres, qui donnent choisi le mauvais jour pour Suisse quand-même) et des A l’époque on écrivait Pirrhois envie de l’été qui ne va plus une dégustation car les caves chevaux. Les habitants sont et le territoire appartenait au tarder pour longtemps. ne sont ouvertes que le ven- chaleureux, ils vous disent roi de Bourgogne. Pourtant, dredi après-midi et le samedi bonjour quand vous passez, malgré son histoire bien Ce mercredi, l’auberge La matin, pas le mercredi ! ils vous sourirent. attestée, Perroy n’est pas du Passade est bondée. La Heureusement que l’épicerie

42 | UN Special – Juillet-Août 2019 vend des produits locaux (y tout premier bateau avec un inclus de la féra fumée du lac !), moteur diesel ! En 2006 il a et j’ai quand-même pu partir été sauvé de la casse par une avec une bonne bouteille de association des amateurs qui pinot noir. Perroy est fier de sa l’ont transformé et équipé viticulture : même la boulange- d’une cuisine et d’une salle de rie vend des petits pains sucrés réception. Grâce à eux, si vous en forme de grappe de raisins. avez une occasion pour faire la fête, vous pouvez maintenant Une petite balade par les louer ce bateau unique pour vignobles direction du lac une excursion au lac depuis s’impose donc. En cette jour- le port de Perroy. née de mars, il fait beau, grand soleil, mais la bise souffle. Le De retour au village, je prends lac brille avec des milliers de un café au tea-room et dis au © Carla Edelenbos petites vagues. Une volée de revoir à ce village charmant, si cormorans passe au-dessus proche de Genève. J’y retour- de l’eau, et disparaissent de nerai avec plaisir ! vue. Ce n’est pas aujourd’hui qu’ils voleront les poissons des Depuis Genève, prenez le train pêcheurs perrolans. pour Rolle. Depuis Rolle, le bus 846 ou 721 (direction Allaman) Au port, le Venoge attend. vous amène à Perroy dans Ce bateau (nommé après la 10 minutes. Durée totale du rivière vaudoise bien connue) trajet : 45 minutes. n a été construit en 1905 pour le transport des marchan- dises sur le Léman. C’était le © Carla Edelenbos © Carla Edelenbos © Carla Edelenbos

Parrains et Marraines pour le Népal

Le Népalais Dawa Sherpa s’est mort de milliers de ses habi- adventure Trail » couru en Inde tants et fait de nombreux bles- et « Les volcans de l’extrême » construit une destinée hors norme de sés et sinistrés, Dawa Sherpa en Indonésie) permettent égale- sportif de haut niveau qui l’a emmené et son épouse Annie s’étaient ment aux passionnés de course investis pour venir en aide au à pied de s’en donner à cœur jusqu’en Europe. peuple népalais. joie et de contribuer à l’avenir de l’association fondée par L’association « Parrains et Annie et Dawa Sherpa. Marraines pour le Népal » concentre ses actions sur Mais chacun peut également CLAUDE MAILLARD également représenté son pays à les villages de Taksindu et participer aux actions de l’asso- Au fil des années et des expéri- l’occasion des Jeux Olympiques de Chhulemu, isolés au pied ciation en adhérant à « Parrains ences qui l’ont conduit de son d’hiver de Turin, de Vancouver de l’Everest, à 280 km de et Marraines pour le Népal » en village natal de Taksindu, dans et de Sotchi en ski de fond. Katmandou. parrainant un enfant ou en fai- la vallée du Khumbu, aux sant un don. Le but est de leur pentes de l’Himalaya comme Privé de nouveaux succès suite Ces projets sont notamment donner un minimum d’éduca- aide-cuisinier dans les expédi- à une blessure à un genou, réalisables grâce à l’engage- tion afin que ces enfants, qui tions, le Népalais Dawa Sherpa Dawa continue néanmoins ment des coureurs qui dis- font partie des plus démunis, s’est construit une destinée d’illuminer les trails auxquels il putent les manifestations puissent suivre une scolarité. hors norme de sportif de haut participe toujours, et sa « bonne sportives et trails organisés L’école n’étant pas obligatoire niveau qui l’a emmené jusqu’en parole », toute en sagesse et par Dawa Sherpa. L’ensemble au Népal, les enfants s’occupent Europe. bienveillance, ne cesse d’irra- des bénéfices dégagés par les du bétail ou travaillent dans les dier le cœur des pelotons. courses sont investis dans la champs et beaucoup encore ne Icône du trail-running dans réalisation de ces projets huma- savent ni lire, ni écrire. Il n’est les années 1990 et 2000 (voir Depuis le séisme qui a dévasté nitaires. Depuis 2008, Dawa pas rare de voir des porteurs le UN Special de septembre le Népal en 2015, une nouvelle organise une course à pied au marquer de leur empreinte 2013), Dawa Sherpa a connu « mission » l’anime : recons- Népal. Et pour l’instant, avec les la réception de leur paie, ne une carrière sportive phénomé- truire les pans de son village participants du « Solukhumbu sachant pas écrire leur nom. nale. Vainqueur des plus presti- natal, sortir ses habitants de la Trail », 20 enfants du village de gieuses épreuves de la planète, misère sociale, tout en guidant Chulemu ont pu être parrainés. Le parrainage est de 450 euros dont l’Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc, ses compatriotes vers un avenir Quatre autres épreuves (« Trail par an. Il permet de payer les la 6000 D, le Grand Raid des moins incertain. Mais déjà bien du toit du monde » disputé au frais et le matériel scolaire de Pyrénées, l’Ultra Trail Atlas avant cette catastrophe qui a Tibet, « Trail des 3 vallées » au l’enfant parrainé. Il propose Toubkal, le Trail Restonica… il a traumatisé son pays, causé la Népal, « Zanskar & Ladakh également une aide financière

à la famille pour pallier le fonctionner ce dispensaire avec habitat où ils pourraient vivre autre Annie et Dawa Sherpa manque de l’enfant à l’exploi- des moyens locaux, seule cer- en autonomie mais avec une dans leur but de venir en aide tation. Quant aux dons libres, titude de durer dans le temps. assistance. Le regroupement au peuple népalais, vous pou- chacun peut verser le montant Pour le moment, un infirmier des aînés permettra aussi à vez contacter leur association de son choix. Les sommes est présent en permanence et un nombre réduit de personnel domiciliée en Haute Savoie, au récoltées entrent dans la caisse délivre les premiers soins. La médical d’exercer. Le budget pied du Môle, emblématique commune qui permet d’aider mise en réseau est en cours total pour cette réalisation est montagne située dans la vallée les enfants qui ne sont pas avec les structures de Lukla estimé à 180 000 euros. A ce de Chamonix, à deux pas de la parrainés. (Fondation Nicole Niquille) et de jour, l’association a pu inves- frontière avec la Suisse. n Phablu (Dr Mingma Sherpa) et tir 20 000 euros pour l’achat Arriver à quelque chose même le projet est de mettre en place des matériaux et le début de « Parrains et Marraines pour le Népal » en partant de rien, telle peut des moyens de télémédecine. la construction. Annie & Dawa Sherpa – 55 impasse de Tréville – 74250 Ville-en-Sallaz (France) être la devise de Dawa Sherpa. Toute une infrastructure est à Dans le village de Gumney Suite aux séismes d’avril 2015 Tél. +33 (0)4 57 43 79 43 & +33 (0)6 04 52 42 79 mettre en place pour améliorer Mera, l’association « Parrains qui ont secoué le Népal, un http://www.dawasherpa-experiences.com le quotidien de ce peuple isolé et Marraines pour le Népal » a considérable chantier de [email protected] dans l’Himalaya et Dawa s’y permis la construction d’une reconstruction s’est aussitôt est également attelé, toujours école monastique. Quatre bâti- engagé grâce aux différents épaulé par la société genevoise ments peuvent accueillir plus dons. Il a permis en tout pre- INDUNI spécialisée dans la de cinquante enfants de la mier lieu d’acheter des tôles construction de bâtiments. région. Des réservoirs d’eau de et des toiles afin d’abriter les 20 000 litres nécessaires pour habitants des villages sinistrés. En 2008, lorsque le Dr Zellner alimenter le village et l’école à Depuis, une dizaine de maisons de l’IFREMMONT (Institut de certaines périodes de l’année ont été rebâties quasiment à formation et de recherche en ont été installés. Depuis peu, neuf et 33 ont été réhabilitées médecine de montagne) arrive l’électricité alimente les mai- avec quelques réparations. à Taksindu, il remarque qu’un sons mais beaucoup de réalisa- Mais, si aujourd’hui la plupart bâtiment est laissé à l’abandon. tions restent à faire pour venir des familles sont correctement Un des cuisiniers du staff lui en aide à ce village très isolé. logées, il reste encore un tra- apprend qu’il s’agissait d’un vail colossal à fournir pour que dispensaire fondé par une Autre projet en cours dans le l’ensemble du village isolé soit association allemande mais village de Taksindu pour Dawa reconstruit. En effet, tous les qui n’avait fonctionné qu’une Sherpa, la réalisation d’un matériaux doivent être trans- année faute de fonds. Naît centre d’accueil pour personnes portés à dos d’homme sur plu- alors le projet, après en avoir âgées pouvant accueillir vingt sieurs dizaines de kilomètres discuté avec Dawa Sherpa, de résidents. Passé un certain âge, sur des sentiers extrêmement rouvrir une structure. Après il est vraiment difficile de vivre escarpés tracés au milieu des de longues démarches admi- dans les maisons familiales. La forêts, ne rendant pas la tâche nistratives réalisées par le vil- cuisine est faite au feu de bois facile. lage de Taksindu, avec l’aide et les plus âgés souffrent de de l’association Cap Chulemo, cette fumée qui emplit leurs Alors, que vous soyez sportif le dispensaire a été réouvert en poumons et brûle leurs yeux. ou non, si vous voulez sou- avril 2012. Le but est de faire Le but est de leur offrir un tenir d’une façon ou d’une

Ranked as one of the top summer of Cuban music and dancing, President of the Variations Siga Volando will be performing Musicales, Serge Schmidt is classical music festivals in the with the Chamber Orchestra of the driving force behind his region, the Variations Musicales Geneva, bringing a colourful, dedicated committee and team tropical and exotic atmosphere of local volunteers. His enthu- de Tannay celebrates this year its to the grounds of the chateau. siasm and passion for classical 10th anniversary, with another music is evident as well as his Young students from the Con- wish to share this joy. “I want outstanding and varied programme servatoire de l’Ouest Vaudois to encourage the younger gen- (COV) will be giving one of eration to come and taste dif- of music for all ages. three free concerts offered ferent flavours of music. It does by the organizers. From the require some effort, but this same conservatoire, the festi- is a gentle initiation to some VERONICA RIEMER, WHO val welcomes a young talented classical pieces that make up The Festival is known for its pianist from Genolier, Laetitia our repertoire.” To this end, support for young talent and Exertier, winner of the Rondo free entrance is offered for the this year is no exception. Vanguard International Com- morning concerts, and under Among the top names such as petition in New York, first prize 16s accompanied by their par- Khatia and Gvantsa Buniatish- in the Swiss Youth Music Com- ents benefit throughout the vili (piano), Edgar and Jérémie petition in Lugano in 2015 and Festival. Half-price entrance Moreau (cello and piano), Kit the winner of the Prix Steinway is offered for 17 to 25 year-olds. Armstrong (piano) and Ade- in 2017. laide Ferrière (marimba), the Audiences can enjoy a full festival also sees the return The traditional afternoon tea range of summer refreshments of Renaud Capuçon who has and concert for children fea- before and during the perfor- enchanted audiences in Tan- turing musicians from the mances which are served in nay over the past years. For Orchestre Intermezzo (com- the park overlooking the lake. the first time, his brother Gaut- prising musicians from the The Festival runs from 16 to ier Capuçon will be performing Orchestre Conservatoire de 29 August and further details with six cellists from the Classe Genève) performing Peer about the concerts as well as d’excellence at the Louis Vuit- Gynt and animated by actress ticket bookings can be found ton Foundation. Anne Durand, will take place at https://www.musicales- on Saturday 24 August. This tannay.ch n This year the Festival welcomes is a wonderful introduction of five orchestras from Basel, Lau- classical music to younger audi- sanne and Milan and for the ences, and always appreciated first time in Tannay, for a night by their parents as well.

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