World Youth Skills Day: Want young people to succeed in life and work? Lead with entrepreneurial skills and mindset
15 July 2019 - We all know that the world we live in is changing. World Youth Skills Day gives us a chance to take a targeted look at what skills young people need to succeed in careers and contribute to local and global economies.
As we grapple with the effects of disruptive technology on the labor force, it is no surprise that there is a heightened focus on developing technical and digital skills. Yet, equipping the youth of today for lifelong learning and the future of work can be accomplished by .
Global response to poverty and environmental goals 'not ambitious enough'
9 July 2019 -?In his latest report?on the progress towards meeting the targets of the 17?Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs, the UN chief?António Guterres said that while a wealth of action had been taken by governments across the world the most vulnerable people and countries continue to suffer the most.
The 17 SDGs commit countries to mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change. Read more?here?about the goals.
UNAI Charter Day Lecture: Technology, Data and the Future of the UN
Technology in the 21st century has brought us at a crossroads: one path leads to a more just, inclusive society, and the other leads to a fundamentally predatory, unequal system.
On 26 June to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, the United Nations Academic Impact invited Dr. David A. Bray, Executive Director for the People-Centered Internet Coalition, to deliver the keynote address examining the impact of technology on the work of the UN that was not envisaged when the Charter was signed in 1946, and the challenges and opportunities it presents for the next 25 years of the UN's work.?
GoGreen Week raises awareness of sustainability issues at NYU Shanghai and allied universities
GoGreen Week, an initiative started by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) member institution New York University Shanghai four years ago, continues to grow and spread, with events taking place on each of the three degree granting NYU campuses as well as two universities based in Israel, Ariel university and Afeka university.?
The initiative aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions, and inspire others to take action, through a variety of events covering animal protection, ecological businesses, environmental NGOs, food production, and sustainable development.
9.7 billion on Earth by 2050, but growth rate slowing, says new UN population report
, estimates that the next 30 years will see the global population add an extra 2 billion people to today's figure of 7.7 billion, and, by the end of the century, the planet will have to sustain around 11 billion.
India will overtake China, sub-Saharan Africa population to double
India is expected to show the highest population increase between now and 2050, overtaking China as the world's most populous country, by around 2027. India, along with eight other countries, will make up over half of the estimated population growth between now and 2050.
Panel of Experts Discuss Using Emotional Intelligence to Achieve the SDGS
On Friday, 17 May United Nations Academic Impact hosted a conference entitled Unlocking Your Emotions to Achieve the SDGs in which experts in the fields of emotional intelligence, mindfulness and nonviolent communication explained how these tools could be implemented in education and used to help achieve a more peaceful and prosperous world.
CMR University hosts workshop to raise awareness on Sustainable Development Goals
On 4 April 2018, the CMR University (India) students orchestrated a workshop with the goal to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of?the United Nations from the grass root level,?which could be relatable to all the sections of society.
The pivotal focus was given to certain goals that required immediate attention i.e. the fast-changing climate, conflict, inequality, persistent pockets of poverty and hunger and rapid urbanization, inadequate research and development in implementing the use of affordable alternative source of energy.
Ms. Sandhya, Teaching Associate, and the Bachelor students of Commerce?made innovative and creative models and charts to express the strategies and goals that the UN wants to infuse into our society.?The goals that were selected out of the 17 SDGs for the purpose mentioned above were:
Al-Farabi KazNU Model UN Conference focuses on Silk Way regional collaboration on SDGs
9 May 2019 -?The impact of the Silk Way regional collaboration on the implementation of the?Sustainable Development Goals?was discussed by the students of Al Farabi?Kazakh National University?(KazNU). About 300 young experts in economics, international relations, mass media and global governance debated new and innovative approaches in dealing with the?SDGs, regional security, economic challenges, gender issues and the social aspects of integrating Afghanistan and CSA into the regional Silk Road economic corridor between East and West and the One Belt One Road program.
UNAI Hosts Panel Discussion on South-South Cooperation and the UN Development System
2 May 2019 - International development cooperation has been experiencing critical changes with the entrance of rising powers, mostly from the Global South. The rise in the scale and scope of South-South Cooperation (SSC) has contributed to the urgent need to revisit development aid and aid effectiveness debates.
The rise of the Global South has also become visible at the United Nations. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda welcome the increased contribution of SSC and recognize its importance for collective efforts to address pressing sustainable development challenges.
'Meaningful Inclusion of Young People as Drivers of Peace' - Youth Voices Integral to Progress on Peace and Security
The held a policy forum panel discussion on Meaningful Inclusion of Young People as Drivers of Peace on the margins of the ?2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum to highlight the need for young people to have a seat at the table in all policy discussions.? The event was cosponsored by the Office of the President of the United Nations General Assembly, the UN Peacebuilding Support Office, the UN Population Fund, Peace Direct, and Interpeace.
Millennium Fellow Chloe Quigley: Founder of Oso Microenterprise
UNAI and the Millennium Campus Network's Millennium Fellowship helps students design and implement community-level initiatives to promote sustainability and help others in need.
WIPO 2018 IP Services: Innovators File Record Number of International Patent Applications, With Asia Now Leading
Asia-based innovators filed more than half of all international patent applications via WIPO for the first time in 2018 on significant growth from China, India and the Republic of Korea, capping another record-setting year for?.
WIPO's??(PCT) passed a record-breaking quarter-million (253,000) filing mark in 2018, a 3.9% increase over 2017, while WIPO's??saw 61,200 international trademark applications, a 6.4% increase. WIPO's??for industrial designs saw 3.7% growth in 2018, reaching 5,404 applications.
Youth and Carbon Pricing: A Unifying Solution to Climate Change
On March 15, 2019 youth across the globe went on strike for their futures. They were responding to warnings from scientists that global warming is a serious threat to the health of the planet.
In the United States, young people have been advocating for climate action before school strikes and the Green New Deal put them in the headlines.?A solution they've been supporting is carbon pricing—a policy mechanism that puts a price on carbon pollution and in some cases returns revenue to households.?The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R 763) introduced in January of 2019 is the fruit of that effort, legislation that if passed experts estimate would reduce U.S. emissions 40 percent in 12 years while providing income to households.
Clara Fang,?Higher Education Outreach Coordinator?of Citizens' Climate Lobby, introduces the?organizations working with young people to advance carbon pricing:??
Call for Workshop Submissions: Design for Humanity Summit II
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A joint initiative of the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University and the International Organization for Migration, Design for Humanity? (D4H) aims to drive humanitarian response in a more dignified, inclusive, and sustainable direction through bridging the expertise of humanitarian and design professionals.
Do you have a project in which design contributes to innovative solutions in a humanitarian setting? The D4H is currently accepting submissions for the 2019 Summit!
2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum
From 8 to 9 April 2019 youth leaders from around the world will come to New York to take part in the UN Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) 8th Youth Forum entitled, Youth: Empowered, Included and Equal. The conference will feature a diverse group of young leaders who will share their ideas for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, and the . During the two-day discussion, the world's youth will discuss policies, perspectives, and new ideas with public and private sector organizations, civil society, representatives of Member States, and other youth leaders.