About

OurWorld 2.0

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Our World 2.0 is brought to you by the United Nations University and asks the question: What can we do when faced with complex, inter-connected and pressing problems like climate change, oil depletion, food security and biodiversity?

In responding to these challenges, innovation will be the key. This webzine and series of video briefs will report on and analyze these innovations in order to inspire people to learn.

And while understanding is a precursor to motivation, innovation and technology alone will not solve these problems. These are just examples of how to bring about change. A global priority shift is perhaps first necessary, so we must consider the question: Why change? And you are best placed to answer this.

Our World 2.0 speaks to you, the general public and shares stories on how and why we can re-make this world into a newer, better version.

For Our World 2.0, the central tenet is that we can use our collective knowledge, technology and design to facilitate creativity, innovation, and, most notably, collaboration amongst people.

Our World 2.0 is a conversation. It is your opportunity to have a say and to share your ideas.

Our World 2.0 motivates people to take action and illustrates how this action can bring immediate benefits in terms of their money, health and overall lifestyle.

Who are we?

The United Nations University is a think tank for the UN system. Established by the UN General Assembly, the UNU’s mission is to undertake research on pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare.

The University enjoys autonomy within the framework of the United Nations. The UNU also enjoys academic freedom, with particular reference to the choice of subjects and methods of research and training, the selection of persons and institutions to share in our tasks, and freedom of expression.

Through Our World 2.0, the United Nations University offers a credible, objective and independent voice on these important topics.

Credits (alphabetical order)

Brendan Barrett
Head, UNU Media Studio

Kaori Brand
Producer, UNU Media Studio

Oleg Butuzov
Programmer

Jason Hall
IT Systems, UNU Media Studio

David Jimenez
Graphic Designer, UNU Media Studio

Rie Hayafune
Assistant, UNU Media Studio

Megumi V. Nishikura
Producer, UNU Media Studio

Mark Notaras
Writer/Editor
UNU Institute for Sustainability and Peace
UNU Media Studio

Luis Patron
Producer, UNU Media Studio

Carol Smith
Writer/Editor, UNU Media Studio

Citt Williams
Producer, UNU Media Studio

Sean Wood
Creative Director, UNU Media Studio

UNU Contributors