Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Gill, the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, discusses the state of artificial intelligence (AI), its potential use by the United Nations to address global problems, and the need for international AI governance.
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An Urgent Call for Justice and Peace: Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Amid Escalating Violence in Gaza
Cheikh Niang
We call on everyone to transcend the anguish and horrors wrought upon civilians by the current conflict in Gaza and reaffirm our collective commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and to international law.
Andrei Richter
Designed for Service: The Role of Television in Today’s Troubled World
World Television Day is not so much a celebration of the technology, but rather of the noble ideals that it can be used to support.
Cristina Duarte
A Growing Middle Class and Continental Import Substitution: Connecting the Dots to Unlock “Made in Africa”
The interplay between the burgeoning African middle class, intra-African trade and industrialization can be leveraged to boost Africa’s economic prosperity.
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Philosophy's Essential Role in Shaping a Humanistic Future: The Case of Ethics in Technology and Mental Health
Technological advances in the mental health domain may modify our practices, and for this reason we are forced to exercise ethical caution.
Mari Sawai
Inequality, Tsunamis and the Climate Crisis: Achieving a Resilient Future for All
Disaster risk reduction, which lies at the nexus of development, humanitarian response and climate change, will strengthen resilience in each area, saving lives and ultimately advancing sustainable development.
Maimunah Mohd Sharif
It’s All about Cities: We Mustn’t Flip the Coin on Sustainable Investment
The world must invest in its urban future, and this will require innovative financing instruments and new, diversified funding sources.
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A Disappearing World: The Fight to Save Our Audiovisual Heritage
The work of safeguarding audiovisual archives of UNESCO and the United Nations is critical to the survival of the heritage of both organizations, and to the legacy of their continued pursuits.
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Water Scarcity, the Climate Crisis and Global Food Security: A Call for Collaborative Action
Integrated natural resources management through the coordinated development and management of water, soils and land at all levels will maximize human well-being while safeguarding the integrity and sustainability of vital ecosystems.
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The United Nations in the Age of Space Entrepreneurship
The United Nations, through its Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), is enhancing its long-standing cooperation with Member States and driving partnerships with the broader space sector to support sustainable development.
Simon Stiell
Ambitious and Accelerated Climate Action: A Blueprint for Course Correction
The Climate Ambition Summit convened by the Secretary-General is a critical moment to prepare for a COP that delivers strong and concrete outcomes. We need to do more, faster.
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Climate change has finally taken hold in the public consciousness. With it, inevitably, comes a sense of urgency that decisive action is needed now, before it is too late. This special issue of the UN Chronicle offers, through a range of unique perspectives, a comprehensive snapshot of where we currently stand with regard to climate change."
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