Tag: UN
Iloilo City Shines on Global Stage at UN’s Bridge for Cities Forum, Spearheading Climate...
Iloilo City shared its pioneering climate initiatives on the world stage as the lone Philippine city invited to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Bridge for Cities forum. From biker-friendly lanes to green urban spaces, Iloilo displayed how it is paving the way for a sustainable city lifestyle. This momentous participation not only places Iloilo on the international map for climate action but also serves as a proud testament to the city's commitment to sustainable urban living.
Meet Lasallian Mirus Ponon: Young Filipino Changemaker Championing Sustainable Development
“[It is always essential] to have a culture that is focused on empowerment and inclusion,” declared Mirus Ponon, a dynamic Filipino youth advocate.
Thai youth discover purpose through UN volunteerism
Numerous young people struggle to find what they are passionate about. With many options and advocacies available, youth would often ask themselves “Where do I fit in?” Some youth develop it over time from a personal struggle or perhaps learned the value of protecting the planet and human dignity in school.
Rizal’s Masungi Georeserve is Top 3 in United Nations World Tourism awards in Russia
Masungi Georeserve in Rizal province has been recognized as a Top 3 privately-led sustainable tourism project at the 2019 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Awards for Enterprises in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Masungi Georeserve and...
UP Law student wins UN University Brilliance award
University of the Philippines College of Law student Chad Patrick Osorio was given the Award of Brilliance by the United Nations University in Japan.
Osorio was the first Filipino and one of the year’s 4...
Lanao’s Nasif Cali wins UN Children’s Design Contest
Grade 6 student Nasif Cali from Lanao del Norte in Northern Mindanao is one of the 20 students from across the globe to win
Pinoy mobile app LAWIN spotlighted at UN forum
LAWIN, a Philippine-made mobile application created to monitor protected areas in the country, was given the spotlight at the first Multi-stakeholder Forum