Creative Economy & Development, United Nations Expert, Lecturer, International Policy Advisor
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined July 2013
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Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
🌍Today @CreativePEC + @BritishCouncil launch the Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC) - a new global forum for creative economy policy and practice, bringing together expert perspectives from across the world.
Find out more:
pec.ac.uk/blog_entries/intro…
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Join us tomorrow for the Creative Initiatives and Cultural Policies Forum.
The forum was set up to advance creative economies around the world.
Tomorrow's event, organised with the @BritishCouncil, is taking place in Cairo 🎨🌍🇪🇬
Watch it live here:
britishcouncil.org.eg/en/eve…
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
En los conflictos, los civiles pagan el precio más alto.
La guerra no es la solución.
Necesitamos paz.
Necesitamos paz ahora.
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
BREAKING NEWS
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2023 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel to Claudia Goldin “for having advanced our understanding of women’s labour market outcomes.”
#NobelPrize
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
🔹17 #GlobalGoals
🔹 1 shared future
Now more than ever, we need to tackle global challenges together & take action to protect our shared future.
See how you can #ActNow for our common future: un.org/actnow
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Remembering Sergio Vieira de Mello, 20 years since this brave Brazilian diplomat and former UN colleague perished in Bagdad.
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
The EU is regulating the use of artificial intelligence and Parliament wants to make sure the new law protects Europeans.
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Tech changes fast, stressing education systems to adapt.
Digital literacy & critical thinking are vital with AI growth.
Only 11 out of 51 surveyed govts have AI curricula.
NEW 2023 #GEMReport reflects on education in an AI-driven world: on.unesco.org/43IPUY2 #TechOnOurTerms
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
2023 is the year for breakthrough action for the #GlobalGoals, our blueprint for a better & more sustainable future for all.
Here’s how you can #ActNow for the well-being & dignity for all people on a healthy planet: un.org/actnow #Agenda2030
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Women leaders face a heightened risk of violence.
Yet, when women are underrepresented in decision-making, their needs are often overlooked.
Let's #PushForward to support women's leadership in crisis responses, humanitarian and peace agreements and policies of all kind.
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
"Unless we fix the climate crisis, all our other struggles will “amount to nothing", says legendary artist and peace icon Joan Baez at UN Geneva. 🎧Listen to her full @UN_News_Centre interview: news.un.org/en/audio/2023/07…… #ActNow #ClimateAction
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation, the global economy and more.
Yet, since 1970, 35% of the world’s wetlands have been lost.
Here are 5️⃣ reasons why we must take action to #RestoreWetlands
Via @UNDP
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
We asked AI what it thought the pros and cons were of artificial intelligence. This is what it had to say ↓
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Recycling alone is not enough to #BeatPlasticPollution.
Creating a circular economy for plastic is critical to tackling the triple planetary crisis and improving lives for everyone, everywhere.
See how you can be part of the solutions: bit.ly/PlasticSolutions2023
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
We are still far from achieving #GenderEquality in family, legislation, health, economic resources, and many other aspects.
We need bold commitment and action to accelerate progress in limited time.
Learn more: unwo.men/Ec0t50JQXjo
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Arts & culture are powerful tools for promoting mental health & well-being. They reduce stigma, prevent problems, & foster inclusion.
The Commission supports Member States in raising awareness about the positive impact of cultural & artistic activities on mental health. 👇
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
.#GlobalGoals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace & prosperity!
Spin the wheel and let's take action together to transform our world🌎
Learn more about 17 goals to transform our world
un.org/sustainabledevelopmen…
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
"On the #BiodiversityDay we reflect on our relationship with humanity’s life-support system.
From the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the energy that fuels us and the medicines that heal us, our lives are wholly dependent on healthy ecosystems."
- @antonioguterres
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
While Chat GPT is making the headlines, 2.7 billion people around the world are still offline.
@UNTechEnvoy Amandeep Gill shares his concerns around AI deepening the digital divide.
➡️news.un.org/en/audio/2023/05…
#WTISD #WTISD2023
Edna DS Duisenberg retweeted
Education is key to addressing climate change.
Education can encourage people to change their attitudes and behavior; it also helps them to make informed decisions.
👉un.org/en/climatechange/clim… #EducationForAll #ClimateAction #SDGs
