First blog: Water
Such a simple word. A simple word that carries so much meaning in our lives. As human beings, water makes up about 60% of our bodies and makes up about 70% of the world we live in today and is the biggest producer of oxygen for us all. Simple yet powerful.
Fourth blog: Ocean
“The ship has reached the shore”, pleasantly said President Rena Lee, UN Ambassador for Oceans at the conclusion of the 5th Intergovernmental Conference…
Seventh blog: Our role in Achieving Zero Waste
Recently, the General Assembly held a High-Level Meeting on Zero Waste. I believe it is high time time that the world discusses this issue on an international platform…
Ninth blog: If others can do it, why can’t we?
Established practices, the normal processes and the usual its how we have always done things and the fear for change. One can imagine that in the year 2023, after all the progress that we make, humanity would be more receptive and open to change. At least we think we are, but the realities of our existence are not so much reflective of our aspirations.
Second blog: Anthropogenic Climate Change
As UN staffers would say, “it’s not the UN without the abbreviations and the fancy words”. True to its reputation, UN abbreviations, acronyms and fancy language warrant a google search from time to time given there can be so many and similar, and I find it bizarre.
Fifth blog: The will of women: an Islander’s perspective
In my homeland we have a saying that goes, “e au le inailau a I tama’ita’i”, which translates to “women can achieve anything and gets things done”.
Youth Impact: Building Connections to Elevate Action
A parallel side event to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues & the 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum
Third blog: True Peace
The resumption of the 11th Emergency Special Session in its 17th plenary on the Ukraine and Russia war begs a question on peace. Can we really achieve universal and true peace? In a world where there are unicorns and flying horses, definitely; in our lifetime and our world, I highly doubt it but let’s believe in our concerns.
Sixth blog: My water needs may not be the same as yours.
“We did everything we could but despite our best efforts your mother has died”, said Dr. Grey to one of her patients in the famous Grey’s Anatomy TV series.
Eighth blog: If only she knew
If only she knew the true nature of humanity that we all know so well and are quite familiar with. Human nature that despite the beautiful things we are capable of, we are equally capable of the darkest, most terrible, ugliest behavior possible.
