Our World
WEBMay 2023 — With the launch of the new United Nations University (UNU) global website platform, Our World has been integrated into the UNU website and will shift to become a curated collection of UNU's latest commentary, news, multimedia, and event-related content. This original Our World website (ourworld.unu.edu) will remain available during the transition process, however, all new English ...
The Magazine - Our World - United Nations University
WEBOur World shares expert views, research and commentary on contemporary affairs of relevance to the mandate of the United Nations. This award-winning web magazine, brought to you by the United Nations University (UNU), exchanges these insights through video briefs, articles, debates, photo essays and public events.. Our World was first launched in July 2008 primarily as an environmental ...
Welcome to Our World - Our World
WEBOur World is a webzine and video brief series from the United Nations University. We focus on global affairs—beginning with climate, oil, food and biodiversity — at a time when we are witnessing a convergence of these issues. It is ever more clear that everyone will be affected by the resultant problems. No one can say: “This does not ...
United Nations University - Our World
WEBUnited Nations University. The United Nations University (UNU) is a global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation headquartered in Japan. For the past four decades, UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on the pressing global problems of human survival, development, and welfare. UNU’s global network of specialised ...
The Future We Want, The UN We Need - Our World - United …
WEBAs we reflect on the 75th session of the UN General Assembly and celebrate the United Nations’ rise in the war-ravaged world some 75 years ago, humanity is again being asked to lay the foundation for a new world.. As in 1945, we are asked to envision the world that emerges from a global catastrophe. Similarly, as well, in our post-pandemic world we will need to make not a partial but a full ...
Debate: Not in My Backyard - Our World - United Nations …
WEBOpposition by residents to nearby development proposals is referred to as NIMBYism, the acronym of Not In My Back Yard. One case in point was reported by Treehugger this week: North Carolina’s state senate has voted overwhelmingly (42-1) in favour of a ban on mountaintop wind turbines. Supposedly this came out of residents protesting the ...
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - Our World
WEBHow Small Islands Can Leverage Digital Analytics For Better Public Services. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed governments towards digital interventions to enhance the efficiency, resilience, and inclusivity of public services, but these efforts still need to focus on understanding citizen data and translating insights into decision-making.
Building a Global Community: World Day for Cultural Diversity
WEBFourteen years ago, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and a year later the UN General Assembly declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The day is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the value of cultural diversity and to learn to live together better.
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Education is the Answer to Sustainable Development
WEBEducation is the answer. It is transformative. Providing the right information and education can change people’s values and behaviours, encouraging them to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. It can also break the cycle of poverty, malnutrition and disease that affects so many worldwide. The power of education within the context of sustainable ...