Annex List of abbreviations AI Artificial intelligence ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations InstA Institutional Agreement ASEM Asia-Europe Meeting IRENA International Renewable Energy Agency AU African Union KFOR Kosovo Force Brexit The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union MENA Middle East and North Africa BRI Belt and Road Initiative MoU CARICOM Caribbean Community and Common Market MERCOSUR Southern Common Market Memorandum of Understanding NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization Cst. Swiss Federal Constitution (SR 101) NGO Non-governmental organisation EFTA European Free Trade Association OAS Organisation of American States ERI Education, research and innovation OECD Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development EU European Union OSCE Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe FDFA Federal Department of Foreign Affairs PfP Partnership for Peace G7 Group of seven (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States) UK United Kingdom G20 Group of twenty (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States) UN United Nations UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UN-Habitat United Nations Human Settlements Programme USA United States of America GESDA Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator WEF World Economic Forum IC International cooperation WTO World Trade Organization ICC International Criminal Court Glossary 2030 Agenda: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its 17 goals forms a global frame of reference regarding the three inextricably-linked dimensions of the economy, the environment and society. Switzerland recognises the 2030 Agenda as an important orientation framework. While it is not a legally binding framework, it is a means of setting policy objectives and forming opinions, both for domestic and for foreign policy. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): The main aspect of the BRI lies in the creation of infrastructure (transport, energy, communication) in third countries, which is predominantly financed and built by China. The BRI is China’s first own, globally-oriented development model with which it seeks to substantiate its growing economic – but above all geopolitical – presence on the international stage. The Federal Council’s policy involves making the most of the opportunities of the BRI for Swiss interests and the economy, and at the same time calling for compliance with universal values and rules to ensure that the BRI can be implemented in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner for the benefit of target countries. Bilateral approach: Since 1993, Switzerland has developed relations with the EU based on the bilateral approach. This policy led to negotiations and the conclusion of the two rounds of agreements Bilaterals I and II, as well as other agreements. Bilateralism: The practice of discussing or negotiating foreign policy issues between two parties. If there are more than two parties involved, it is multilateralism (see ‘Multilateralism’). 40 Annex Bretton Woods Institutions: The finance ministers of the Allied nations met at a conference in Bretton Woods (United States) in 1944 to agree on a new set of rules for international reconstruction and monetary policy in the post-war period. This led to the creation of the World Bank, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund. Although their remit has changed, these institutions are still important players in development cooperation and development financing. Civil society: This comprises the parts of society that are distinct from the government and private sector. It is made up of groups who have common interests, goals or values. These include NGOs, associations and foundations, citizen groups, religious organisations, political parties, professional associations, unions, social movements and interest groups. Coherence: This term denotes the greatest possible consistency between a country’s different policy areas. Consular services: This comprises the services that the FDFA provides as a one-stop shop alone or with other authorities, partner states or external service providers for the benefit of Swiss nationals abroad. This includes assistance in the event of emergencies abroad where those affected cannot reasonably be expected or are not able to defend their interests themselves or with the help of third parties. Other consular services are those of an administrative nature (e.g. authentications), emigration and return migration advice, issues relating to civil status, citizenship and identity documents, and many more. They comprise a range of services that is comparable to that offered to Swiss nationals