Launched in spring 2018, the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace aims to map the roles and responsibilities of actors in contributing to greater security and stability in cyberspace in the context of international peace and security.
It strives to identify good practices and possible gaps in existing efforts; and put forward recommendations for overcoming such gaps. The dialogue aims to provide a platform in Geneva through which different stakeholders can engage in discussions on responsible behaviour in cyberspace.
First phase of the dialogue
In its first phase, the dialogue analysed the roles and responsibilities of states, industry actors, civil society, and academic and tech communities in contributing to greater security and stability in cyberspace.
The first phase lasted from June 2018 until April 2019. It resulted in the Final Report, supported by the Baseline Research and the draft Framework Documents.
The first phase was led by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in cooperation with the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP), the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), ETH Zurich, and the University of Lausanne.
Second phase of the dialogue
Currently in its second phase, the dialogue will focus on the roles and responsibilities of the business sector. The project aims to: convene global business sector actors to discuss responsible behaviour in cyberspace; assist the business sector to develop its capacities to understand, follow, and meaningfully contribute to international policy and diplomatic processes; and, facilitate dialogue among global businesses towards shaping principles and an action plan contributing to the global efforts at the UN and elsewhere.
The second phase of the dialogue is led by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), and implemented by DiploFoundation.