In this episode, the #NextPagePod welcomes Dr. Alfred de Zayas, the first person to serve as the UN Human Rights Council's Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order, a role he assumed from May 2012 to April 2018. Dr. de Zayas has a background in history and law, with expertise in civil and political rights. He completed his Juris Doctor at Harvard, and his doctorate in history from the University of Göttingen in Germany. Among his many roles, his latest is as a Professor at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations.   He joins host Tiffany Verga to share his latest book, Building a Just World Order. What does this mean and why should it matter as we reflect on the future of multilateralism? He shares his experiences as an Independent Expert, which led to 14 reports which he presented to the UN Human Rights Council and the General Assembly. These reports are compiled in his new book, together with 25 principles of international order for the UN system, which he recommends as holistic and interconnected ways for moving forward to ensure peace, human rights and sustainable development for all.   We also hear why he continues to have hope in multilateralism.   Resources Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch) Find out more about Dr. Alfred de Zayas at his Human Rights Corner website: https://dezayasalfred.wordpress.com/ Find out more about his book, Building A Just World Order: https://www.claritypress.com/product/building-a-just-world-order/ Where to listen to this episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy Youtube: https://youtu.be/7H_AH97E2z4  UN Library & Archives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary   Content Speaker: Dr. Alfred de Zayas Host: Tiffany Verga Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander  Social Media & Transcript: Natalie Alexander & Yunshi (Daisy) Liang Produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Welcome to Episode 2 of 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab. In this episode we look at the environment and social resilience.  We're joined by David Smith, Chief Economist and Regional Coordinator of UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Action for the SDGs (PEA), UNEP Africa Office, and Akanksha Khatri, Head of the Nature Action Agenda, World Economic Forum (WEF). Together with host Edward Mishaud, they explore how COVID-19 has shed new light on our understanding of society's critical link with the environment. They discuss the link between economic growth and environmental sustainability, and what needs to change to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. So, did it take a global crisis to realize our own health is linked to the health of our planet? Let's find out. Resources Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch) Find out more about David Smith, Chief Economist and Regional Coordinator for the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Action for the SDGs (PEA), UNEP Africa Office: Click here. Find out more about Akanksha Khatri, Head of the Nature Action Agenda, World Economic Forum (WEF): Click here. Find out more about the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Action for the SDGs (PEA): Click here. The UpLink: https://uplink.weforum.org/uplink/s/ 1 Trillion Trees - 1t.org: https://www.1t.org/  Global Risks Report: https://www.weforum.org/global-risks/reports 100 million farmers: 100 Million Farmers | World Economic Forum (weforum.org) Where to listen to this episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy Youtube: https://youtu.be/32QMmWjSHg4  UN Library & Archives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary   SDG Lab Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDGLab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg-lab/ SDG Lab website: About SDG Lab — SDG Lab   Content Speakers: David Smith and Akanksha Khatri Host: Edward Mishaud Editors: Tiffany Verga & Yunshi (Daisy) Liang Social Media: Natalie Alexander & Marlène Borlant Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova & Tiffany Verga, Yunshi (Daisy) Liang. Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.    

Happy New Year from the UN Library & Archives Geneva! This episode continues our conversations with Ambassadors to the UN in Geneva. Our Director, Francesco Pisano, is joined by the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN Geneva, Catalina Devandas Aguilar, who arrived in Geneva in late 2020.   She takes us on a fascinating exploration of the history of Costa Rica, its role in the region, and some of its main priorities today that can be examples for the rest of the world, from migration solutions to social protection, green policies and biodiversity, women’s participation, human rights and peace.    And, as one of a small number of countries without a standing army, she shares her assessment of Costa Rica’s experience at the UN today, and how the country’s commitment to peace influences its views on multilateralism and collective security.  Resources Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch) Follow Ambassador Devandas Aguilar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CataDevandas Follow the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the UN Geneva on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CRONUGVA Where to listen to this episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy  Youtube: https://youtu.be/wUdt7ziY0V0  Content  Speakers: Ambassador Catalina Devandas Aguilar, Francesco Pisano  Host: Tiffany Verga  Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander  Social media designs: Natalie Alexander  Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva  

Welcome to Episode 1 of 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab. In this episode on digitalization and connectivity, we're joined by Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) and Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou, the Minister Special Advisor to President of Niger and CEO of the National Agency for Information Society (ANSI). Together, they explore the impact of COVID-19 on connectivity and digitalization across the world, and whether progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals has been accelerated or disadvantaged through the pandemic.   So, did it take a global crisis to advance digitization and connectivity? Let's find out.  Note: This podcast, recorded on 6 October 2021, mentions 3.7 billion people, or 51% of the world’s population, remain unconnected to the Internet (Source: ITU Facts and Figures 2020). In December 2021, ITU's latest Facts and Figures 2021 report revealed that the estimated number of people who have used the Internet has surged to 4.9 billion in 2021 (63%), from an estimated 4.1 billion in 2019. However, in 2021, an estimated 37 per cent of the world's population – or 2.9 billion people – have still never used the Internet. Resources  Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch) Find out more about Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the ITU: Click here. Find out more about Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou, Minister Special Advisor to President of Niger and CEO of National Agency for Information Society (ANSI): Click here. Find out more about the 'Building Smart Villages: A Blueprint – as Piloted in Niger': Click here. Sustainable Development Goals: THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org) The 2030 Agenda: The Sustainable Development Agenda - United Nations Sustainable Development Where to listen to this episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy  Youtube: https://youtu.be/wUdt7ziY0V0  UN Library & Archives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary  Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary  SDG Lab Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDGLab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg-lab/ SDG Lab website: About SDG Lab — SDG Lab Content Speakers: Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Ibrahima Guimba-Saïdou Host: Edward Mishaud Editor: Tiffany Verga Social Media: Tiffany Verga & Marlène Borlant Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova & Tiffany Verga Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.

Did it take a global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic for us to see the challenges to reaching Agenda 2030? To set in motion solutions for sustainable development for all? Welcome to 'It Takes a Global Crisis', a series of four special episodes produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab. In this introductory episode, we're joined by Nadia Isler, Director of the SDG Lab and Francesco Pisano, the Director of the Library & Archives, to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways accelerated sustainable development solutions, but also highlighted the challenges, gaps, and limitations of progress.  Throughout the series, we'll be talking to a range of experts and practitioners--as they work both on the ground and in advancing policy--about their experiences across the themes of digitalization and connectivity, the environment as a key to social resilience, social protection and sustainable cities.  So, did it take a global crisis? Join us for the first episode on 7 January 2022 to find out.  Resources  SDG Lab website: About SDG Lab — SDG Lab Find out more about Nadia Isler, Director of the SDG Lab: Nadia Isler Find out more about Francesco Pisano, Director of the Library & Archives: Francesco Pisano - MEIG Programme Sustainable Development Goals: THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org) The 2030 Agenda: The Sustainable Development Agenda - United Nations Sustainable Development Transcript: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=18980  Where to listen to this episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy  Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f2QYzMy3C0  UN Library & Archives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary  Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary  SDG Lab Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDGLab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdg-lab/ Content Speakers: Nadia Isler and Francesco Pisano Hosts: Natalie Alexander and Edward Mishaud Editor: Tiffany Verga Social Media: Tiffany Verga & Marlène Borlant Production: Natalie Alexander, Edward Mishaud, Marlène Borlant, Evgeniya Altukhova & Tiffany Verga Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva in collaboration with the SDG Lab.

This episode brings us on a journey of archaeology. Not the type with shovels and brushes, but rather a restorative archaeology that sheds light on the stories of women who are not well known in the history books. We speak with Fatima Sator, Ellen Chesler and Dan Plesch, two of the authors and the co-editor of a new book published this year called Women and the UN: A New History of Women’s International Human Rights. It documents the stories of influential women, many from the global south, who dedicated their work to ensuring women’s human rights were recorded in UN conventions,  treaties and documents. Despite this work, there is very little known about them and their contribution.   Fatima Sator is a communications specialist at International Committee of the Red Cross, author and gender equality researcher at School of Oriental and African Studies University of London, or SOAS.  Ellen Chesler is an author and Senior Fellow at CUNY's Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies. They both contributed chapters to the book.   Dan Plesch is a co-editor of this volume, together with Rebecca Adami. He is the Director of the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS.  We talk about why documenting these stories of women in our history matters for our understanding of multilateralism, and consider how we define multilateralism might to evolve to fully comprehend the  contribution of women to key multilateral decisions and documents that exist today.  Episode Transcript Access the transcript here. Open Access Book “Women and the UN: A New History of Women’s International Human Rights” - Open Access version online: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003036708/women-un-rebecca-adami-dan-plesch   Book Resources  Project Page for Women and the UN:  https://www.soas.ac.uk/cisd/research/women-in-diplomacy/women-in-the-un-charter/  Open Global Rights article on the book:  https://www.openglobalrights.org/women-and-the-un-a-new-history-of-womens-international-human-rights/?lang=English  TEDx PlaceDesNations talk with Fatima Sator and Elise Diettrichson - "These women changed your life": These Women Changed Your Life | Elise Luhr Dietrichson & Fatima Sator | TEDxPlaceDesNationsWomen  "Women founders of the UN" - SOAS conference with Rebecca Adami  Women and Girls Rising: Progress and resistance around the world, edited by Ellen Chesler and Terry McGovern:  https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781315708379/women-girls-rising-ellen-chesler-terry-mcgovern  Content Speakers: Ellen Chesler, Fatima Sator and Dan Plesch Host: Natalie Alexander Editor & Producer: Natalie Alexander Social media designs: Natalie Alexander Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva  

As thousands of people ascended into Glasgow to attend COP26, young people fought to have their voices heard. But beyond COP, how do we ensure youth have a seat at the climate table not just now but always? For the month of November, #NextPagePod has gone green in support of COP26. So far we've featured conversations exploring climate issues, youth activism, the science behind the policy and of course talked about what role multilateralism plays in the future of our planet. In this final episode, we are going back to what inspired this series in the first place, COP26, as we talk to one of the young Australian delegates on the final day of the conference.  In this episode, we talk to Holly Crockford to hear what she has learned on the ground from a youth perspective but also what she hopes to see after the conference ends. Holly is a young Australian climate leader who is the co-founder of Climate Force and Foundations for Tomorrow an organization powered by the Global Shapers Community, she is also involved with AYFICE (Australian Youth For International Climate Engagement) and has a background in pro-bono law and community volunteering. In this conversation we explore youth accessibility to the conference, what actions Holly wants to see beyond COP and the type of climate leadership she'd like to see.  Resources:  Find out more about Holly: Holly Crockford — QUT Law Society Connect with Holly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-j-crockford-364003138/  ClimateForce website: https://www.theclimateforce.org/  Connect with AYFICE:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLTAoW_y2F2z5zd2WJHVsA Facebook: Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement (AYFICE) Network (facebook.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12489212/  Find out more about the Global Shapers Community: https://www.globalshapers.org/   What platforms to find us on:  Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy  Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/     Follow us:  https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary  https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary     Content:   Speakers: Holly Crockford & Tiffany Verga  Host: Tiffany Verga  Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga  Social media designs: Tiffany Verga  Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva  

With policymakers needing scientific evidence to guide their decisions on topics such as public health and the climate, how do we ensure science makes its way into policy?   For the month of November, #NextPagePod is going green in support of COP26. We will feature conversations exploring climate issues, youth activism, explore the science behind the policy and of course talk about what role multilateralism plays in the future of our planet.   In this episode, we speak to Dr Debra Roberts about the intersection of science and policy, the bridge builders helping open the communication lines between both worlds and what the future of science multilateralism will hopefully look like.  Dr Roberts is currently the Head of the Sustainable and Resilient City Initiatives Unit in the eThekwini Municipality in Durban, and prior to this post she established the Environmental Planning and Climate Protection Department in eThekwini and was selected as the first Chief Resilience Officer in 2013.   She was also involved in both the fifth and sixth assessment of the IPCC report has led the Chapter 8 (Urban Areas) section and contributed to Chapter 12 (Africa) on the fifth assessment report. For the sixth assessment report, she became the Co-Chair of Working Group 2 and her team is looking to release their report next year. She also brings to this discussion several years of negotiating experience having sat on various international advisory boards advising on climate issues.  Resources:  Transcript: The Next Page - Transcripts - Audio Guide - Research Guides at United Nations Library & Archives Geneva (unog.ch) Find out more about Debra: https://www.ipcc.ch/people/debra-roberts/   Visit the IPCC website: IPCC — Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change  View the latest IPCC report: AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2022 — IPCC   AR5 Synthesis Assessment IPCC report: AR5 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2014 — IPCC  The eThekwini Sustainable and Resilient City Initiatives Unit: Durban’s Resilience Strategy    What platforms to find us on:  Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy  Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/     Follow us:  https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary  https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary     Content:   Speakers: Dr Debra Roberts & Tiffany verga  Host: Tiffany Verga  Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga  Social media designs: Tiffany Verga  Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva  

For the month of November, #NextPagePod is going green in support of COP26. We will feature conversations exploring climate issues, youth activism, explore the science behind the policy and of course talk about what role multilateralism plays in the future of our planet.  In this episode, we invite you to ask yourself what water means to you and what role it plays in your everyday life. How does our relationship with water impact our communities and our future?  In this episode, we are joined by Garvita Gulhati an Indian environmentalist, Forbes 30 under 30 Asia member and founder of 'Why Waste?', an organization that aims to change people's mindsets towards the water after experiencing the devastating impacts of water shortage in her community in India. Today, 'Why Waste?' is India's largest youth-led organization working towards the conservation of water.   Resources: Find our more about Why Waste? www.whywaste.io Download the Why Waste? app: app.whywaste.io Read the book online: https://storyweaver.org.in/publishers/4116-why-waste Learn more about the We The Change Now campaign: wethechangenow.com.   What platforms to find us on: Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy Podbean: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/   Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/UNOGLibrary https://twitter.com/UNOGLibrary   Content:  Speakers: Garvita Gulhati & Natalie Alexander Host: Natalie Alexander Editor & Producer: Tiffany Verga Social media designs: Tiffany Verga Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir pour cet épisode l’Ambassadeur et Représentant de la Mission permanente de la République du Cameroun auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies et des autres organisations internationales à Genève, Monsieur Salomon EHETH. Il est rejoint par notre Directeur, Francesco Pisano, dans le studio pour une conversation fascinante sur l’histoire de son pays et la place actuelle du Cameroun dans le contexte politique et stratégique en Afrique. Il partage aussi ses réflexions sur le rôle du Cameroun et le continent africain dans le multilatéralisme d’aujourd’hui et de demain. Nous espérons que vous apprécierez cet épisode, bonne écoute !   Ressources : Ambassador Salomon Eheth: https://bit.ly/3mkBT0d Transcription: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=18512 Contenu : Intervenant: Francesco Pisano Animatrice: Kelly Le Normand Réalisation et montage: Kelly Le Normand, Natalie Alexander, Katrine Lyngso & Tiffany Verga  Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève