Thinking global, living local: Voices in a globalized world

  • UN Energy Knowledge Network

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    What is UN-Energy? UN-Energy was initiated as a mechanism to promote coherence within the United Nations family of organizations in the energy field and to develop increased collective engagement between the United Nations and other key external stakeholders. read more The material available via this link was produced by the […]

  • StEP – Solving the E-Waste Problem

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    StEP is an initiative of various UN organizations with the overall aim to solve the e-waste problem. Together with prominent members from industry, governments, international organizations, NGOs and academia actively participating in StEP, we initiate and facilitate approaches towards the sustainable handling of e-waste. In five Task Forces feasible, just […]

  • UN environment agency backs action to regulate e-waste in Kenya

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    Kenya is set to become the first East African nation to regulate the management of electronic waste, also known as “e-waste”, following a conference run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). read more The material available via this link was produced by the United Nations.

  • Water Shortages in Kosovo

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    “In Central Kosovo, water sources dry up early in the summer. Consumption of impure water leads to many diseases in the rural areas. UNICEF is educating local children on basic hygiene and the importance of clean water.” watch this movie The material available via this link was produced by the […]