Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) supports efforts to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed to contribute to a more inclusive, just, peaceful and sustainable world. In its Resolution 72/222 in 2017, the UN General Assembly recognized ESD as...
On the United Nations 75th anniversary, we asked people around the world to share their vision of #TheWorldWeWant United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres launched a global conversation on the world’s future, inviting everyone, everywhere to participate, to commemorate the United Nations...
With the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) now behind us, it is clear: the world is grappling with unprecedented challenges, and the only way to address them is through more global cooperation — not less.In many ways, COVID-19 has reflected what’s possible when the world works together — and...
~YOU ARE INVITED~ DINNER WITH UN ASG, TEDxCOUNTDOWN2000 AND UNGA SPEAKER Sign up NOW ~ going fast! Next, send a Question, earn a UN75 Badge. Celebrate the UN’s 75th Anniversary at a virtual Dinner with the Assistant Secretary General and TEDx 2000 Speaker, Satya Tripathi, along with other...
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. This year’s International Day of Peace theme is...
Good news! Thanks to a recent donation, we are now able to offer free admission to the daily panel discussions,. We are excited to introduce featured guests from across the United Nations and young leaders including the 14-year-old scientist Gitanjali Rao, Kehkashan Basu from Green Hope, and...
Ethics and Urban Sustainable Development; The Challenges of Our Time Cities are full of opportunities, but they also face many challenges. Rapid urbanization often threatens the environment, human health, and fair distribution of resources and funds. This course helps participants develop a broad...
Invent the future Are you a change-maker, rain-maker, ground-breaker? Do you see opportunity where others see crisis? Do you want to change the world? Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive...
This massive open online course (MOOC) is designed to strengthen the capacities of Governments representatives and stakeholders to engage in an effective and meaningful way with major groups and other stakeholders in the implementation and review of progress towards the achievement of the...
UN Update with Peter Yeo On November 21 at 5 p.m., join Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign, to hear his insight on how the UN funding crisis is unfolding, and what UN advocates can do to take action. As a founding member of the UN, the United States plays a vital role in promoting...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series is one of the nation’s premier platforms for international affairs. For two decades, the series has put you in the room with the global leaders, visionaries, and inspiring voices that are changing our world. And this year...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series is one of the nation’s premier platforms for international affairs. For two decades, the series has put you in the room with the global leaders, visionaries, and inspiring voices that are changing our world. And this year...