Degree of Urbanization: What Does “Urban Area” Mean Now?
Degree of Urbanization is a new global definition of urbanization that enables nations from different parts of the world to compare and present scenarios of urban trends.... Read more
United Nations Bodies
Early Warning Systems for All for Tsunami Preparedness
As the risks of tsunamis are exacerbated by climate change, we need a resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and education to reduce the risks of disasters.... Read more
How We Are Connected and Divided in the Internet Age
Today, almost five billion of us are connected through the internet. However, about a third of humanity remains offline.... Read more
Trust Exercise: Solving Crises with Solidarity, Sustainability, and Science at the 77th UN General Assembly
“As fractures deepen and trust evaporates, we need to come together around solutions,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.... Read more
Four Nations Team Up to Manage Chemical Waste in Textile Production
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam launched a joint program to reduce and manage hazardous chemicals in their textile sectors. ... Read more
Transforming Teachers and the Education Workforce System
There needs to be a fundamental change to create a robust system that enables and supports teachers in their roles as agents of change.... Read more
Strategic Pathways for Disaster Risk Reductions in the Asia-Pacific SIDS
Specific challenges against natural disasters faced by Asia-Pacific SIDS require strategic pathways for better disaster risk reduction systems.... Read more
Putting Indigenous Peoples at the Forefront of Natural Preservation
Indigenous Peoples have a critical role in preserving biodiversity and ecosystems due to their invaluable knowledge and integrated relations with nature.... Read more
Youth Declaration: Meaningful Engagement of Young People in Transforming Education
“We intend to achieve these goals not as passive beneficiaries but as partners and collaborators every step of the way.”... Read more
Conserving Iran’s Wetland Areas
A joint project called the Conservation of Iranian Wetlands Project worked on the restoration of wetland sites in Iran.... Read more