We recommend that: i) The UK use its convening power and thought leadership to seek agreement for regulations relating to frontier sectors such as emerging technologies, the cyber and space domains: mitigating threats by agreeing standards and allowing states instead to access opportunities for exchange, innovation, and mutual benefit. ii) The Government should establish diplomatic missions to the leading technology companies: achieving their cooperation in setting the rules and standards for...

We recommend that: i) The UK use its convening power and thought leadership to seek agreement for regulations relating to frontier sectors such as emerging technologies, the cyber and space domains: mitigating threats by agreeing standards and allowing states instead to access opportunities for exchange, innovation, and mutual benefit. ii) The Government should establish diplomatic missions to the leading technology companies: achieving their cooperation in setting the rules and standards for the development of new technology and outer space, and using the UK’s values as well as its reputation for fair regulation to enhance international coop Type: recommendation | Number: 19 | Response status: accepted Government response: 19.1 We agree with the committee’s recommendation. Climate change and global health security - both their causes and impact – are priorities for the FCDO’s diplomatic and development work. 19.2 The UK has a strong record in global health security. We support partn