Bruno Stagno Ugarte

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Chief Advocacy Officer
Human Rights Watch

Bruno Stagno-Ugarte is Chief Advocacy Officer at Human Rights Watch and Affiliate Professor at Sciences Po Paris. A former Costa Rican Foreign Minister and UN Ambassador, he works to advance human rights, international justice and multilateral cooperation.

Bruno Stagno Ugarte on the Schedule 2026

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Morning
Hike | Europe´s Diplomatic Counter-Revolution: Alliances and Deal Craft
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In a world where power politics and “might makes right” are gaining ground, reliability is hard currency. Europe’s comparative advantage lies in credible, rules-based influence and the ability to convene coalitions with like-minded partners. This Hike explores how Europe can shape change in the international system through partnerships forged by shared interests and diplomatic dealcraft. It highlights how reinforcing trust and stability can translate into sustained European soft power. //INFO: Wear sturdy shoes and bring drinking water.//INFO: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place at the Firestation Event Hall
Congress Centrum Alpbach , Hike Start 2 | Bus Turning Area
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09:00 - 12:00 Hike | Europe´s Diplomatic Counter-Revolution: Alliances and Deal Craft
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Afternoon
Security for Whom? Europe's Race for Rare Earth and the Human Cost in Myanmar
90
Europe’s race for rare earth elements – critical for the green and digital transition as well as the defense sector – rests on supply chains linked to conflict, environmental destruction, and human insecurity, as seen in Myanmar. This session examines the upstream realities of rare earth extraction and seeks to identify pathways towards supply chain governance that are committed to upholding human dignity for all. 
Hotel Böglerhof , Hotel Böglerhof – Fichtensaal
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14:00 - 15:30 Security for Whom? Europe's Race for Rare Earth and the Human Cost in Myanmar
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CLI
SEC
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