Palestinian-Dutch “Disarming Design” project inspired by artwork in captivity
Jewelry is intimately connected to resistance in Palestine. On a recent trip to the West Bank, the designer Annelys de Vet learned of how prisoners smuggle little gifts out of jail. The most prized possessions among Palestinians include beautifully hand-decorated jewels that prisoners make for their children. De Vet is a curator of the Disarming [...]
Lumbini Gautama Buddha’s Birth Place
Listed as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO and declared as the Fountain of World Peace by World Buddhist Federation (WBF), Lumbini is an amazing spiritual destination. With such historical and archeological values, Lumbini holds the essence of a live museum that marks the birth of Light of Asia Gautama Buddha. Looking at it from [...]
UNESCO: The Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit
The Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit is based on the idea that communities and educational systems within communities need to dovetail their sustainability efforts. As communities develop sustainability goals, local educational systems and programs can modify existing curricula or create new programs to reinforce those goals. The ESD Toolkit has proven to be effective for [...]
Best employers in Africa to be identified by independent index
Business is booming on the African continent, which means an increased need for talent management. In recognition of this, the popular Best Employers research is being extended to include the best HR performers on the continent. Africa is thriving: GDP is increasing at an average of 5% each year and, in anticipation of the typical [...]
On the eve of Rio+20, a scientific forum sounds the alarm on the state of the planet
Biodiversity in decline, melting glaciers, acidification of the oceans, threatened water resources: most of the environmental indicators on our planet are flashing red. Using the latest data available, participants attending the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development, to be held in Rio de Janeiro from 11 to 15 June, intend to draw [...]
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