Former US Ambassador William vanden Heuvel, Chair Emeritus and founder of the Roosevelt Institute, discusses the legacy of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the United Nations in the context of the Organization's upcoming 75th Anniversary. Drawing on decades of scholarship and diplomatic experience, Ambassador vanden Heuvel recalls the founding principles and enduring objectives of the United Nations, and Roosevelt's role in the creation of this indispensable international body.
When Pushkin Comes to the Rescue: Multilingualism as a Principle for Harmonious Cooperation
Lyubov Ginzburg
This multilingual dedication to the genius of Russian literature marks Russian Language Day 2021, revealing the hope that Pushkin’s legacy will continue to bring people and nations together, while increasing interest in Russian history and culture.
Kyriakos Kouveliotis
The "Global Degree" Proposal: A New Institutional Model for Higher Education
The development of a Global Degree as a new educational structure and mode could address current inadequacies as countries and students confront new challenges. This new norm would help make learning more targeted, flexible, current and applicable.
Alisha Myers, Jessica Hall, Leah De Vos and Lena Kleine-Kalmer
The Value of Cycling as an Accelerator of Sustainable Development
Bicycles could help nearly a billion people living in rural areas at risk of being left behind because education, healthcare, markets, and other critical services are simply out of reach.
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Elizabeth Maruma Mrema
Biodiversity is Key to Building a Sustainable Future for All
The benefits and cost effectiveness of working with nature extends to other domains—including food and water security, and climate change. Fortunately, this is becoming better understood, as people start to realize the importance of biodiversity for their own health, well-being and prosperity.
Nicholas Vreeland
Karuna in the Age of Corona
Renowned photographer Nicholas Vreeland explores life in the village of Mundgod, India, during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, documenting acts of karuna (Sanskrit for compassion).
Brigitte Chaudhry
Road Deaths and Injuries Shatter Lives: The Impetus for Lower Speeds and Serious Post-Crash Response
Enforcement, investigation and legal response ought to become an integral part of road crash prevention work to finally achieve a shift from the current unacceptable carnage.
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Joëlle Auert and Meleckidzedeck Khayesi
The Role of the United Nations System in Improving Road Safety to Save Lives and Advance Sustainable Development
This article examines how the United Nations system is working to improve road safety throughout the world, and how safer roads can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Sundeep Bhutoria
Humanism and Hope: The Legacy of Film Director Satyajit Ray
Individual struggle for the collective good was often a Ray leitmotif. As he once put it, “I too am an activist—as an artist. That’s my way.”
Herbie Hancock
Reflections on 10 Years of International Jazz Day
By inviting everyone at all levels of society to participate and share their culture with the world through jazz, we recognize and give shape to their inherent dignity and equality.
Joan E. Donoghue
Reflections on the 75th Anniversary of the International Court of Justice
While there are many aspects of international law on which jurists of all stripes can be expected to agree, we must acknowledge that there is no single, homogenized answer to many legal questions that arise in international disputes.
Chronicle Conversations
Chronicle Conversation: Ambassador William vanden Heuvel, 28 February 2020
Youth Issues
The UN Chronicle interviews youth environmental activist Aditya Mukarji
Lyubov Ginzburg of the UN Chronicle interviews fifteen-year-old environmental activist Aditya Mukarji on the problem of plastic pollution and the first-ever United Nations Youth Climate Action Summit. 22 September 2019, New York
Legacy Showcase
Vol. LV Nos. 3 & 4 2018
New Technologies: Where To?
This issue focuses on new technologies and their potential benefits for humanity as well as their expanding use in advancing the 2030 Agenda. It explores the promise of our digital age, while posing important questions about where these technologies are leading us, and how their misuse could also lead to increased inequality and conflict.
Vol. LV No. 2 2018
2030 Agenda
This issue focuses on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, which commits United Nations Member States to work towards a sustainable future for all. The articles, by Senior Officials of the United Nations system, examine the Organization’s lead role in advancing the 2030 Agenda, and in promoting peace, social equality and human rights.
Latest Reports
The 2021 Financing for Sustainable Development Report
The description text: The 2021 Financing for Sustainable Development Report responds to the request made by Member States to review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on financing for sustainable development, and to propose recommendations to rebuild better. The report underlines the need for policy actions to ensure effective support until the recovery is firmly underway. Its thematic chapter discusses the systemic and interlinked nature of risk in a tightly intertwined world, and the importance of providing financing for risk reduction and resilience and financing that is risk-informed and resilient.
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