Here’s what else is happening

• 🔬 Covid has boosted tech investment, and some middle-income countries are climbing up the innovation ladder, according to WIPO’s new Global Innovation Index.
  Geneva Solutions (EN)
• 🎨 Franco-Swiss artist decorates UN grounds in New York with biodegradable paint, with an inauguration by the Swiss foreign minister.
  Swissinfo (EN)
• 🌐 First post-Trump UN General Assembly is happening in mostly virtual format, and the health of multilateralism is under close inspection.
  The New Humanitarian (EN)
• 🌬️ UN chief and British PM to host closed door meeting on climate in New York to accelerate action in advance of COP26 in Glasgow in November.
  AP News (EN)
• 🇨🇭🇺🇳 Swiss UN security council seat is on the horizon for June 2022 and will provide valuable perspective as a neutral actor, says Swiss foreign minister.
  Le Temps (FR)