he United Nations (UN) is still here after nearly 80 years; nations still rely on the organization, and together we are still working to preserve world peace. More than ever, society believes the global situation is not in a desirable place. What can we do to make it better?
The UN continues to evolve to meet the needs of society. Change is in their DNA. The UN has a seat at the table to influence needed global change for years to come. However, for the UN to survive and thrive in a multifaceted and unpredictable environment, resilience is vital—particularly in regard to sustainability.
The UN ought to continue to foster sustainability to meet the needs of our current communities without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs—providing guidance on policies and goals.
Sustainability is a broad term that addresses three fundamental principles: economic strength, environmental stewardship, and social equity. The UN should advocate for sustainable communities so global communities are able to provide opportunity for all residents, care for the environment, and envision the future.
The UN needs to remain committed to environmental stewardship. This is critical to the conservation and protection of our natural resources, air, water, and land. The UN should be the gold standard for setting best practices for conservation, land use, infrastructure, and building technologies through collaboration amongst member nations.
The UN should exist to work collaboratively with governments. This will foster partnerships with local business community, universities, and civic and non–profit organizations within countries.
When people, the environment, and the economy work together, this nurtures innovation and opportunities to continue to build a more sustainable and resilient future for countries. The United Nations’ efforts to maintain world peace for the future are to continue to provide a forum to resolve conflicts and to eradicate the causes of conflicts.
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September 30, 2024
For the UN to meet its responsibilities in today’s world, it must focus on fostering resilience among global communities, particularly when it comes to sustainability, writes Margaret Millett.
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he United Nations (UN) is still here after nearly 80 years; nations still rely on the organization, and together we are still working to preserve world peace. More than ever, society believes the global situation is not in a desirable place. What can we do to make it better?
The UN continues to evolve to meet the needs of society. Change is in their DNA. The UN has a seat at the table to influence needed global change for years to come. However, for the UN to survive and thrive in a multifaceted and unpredictable environment, resilience is vital—particularly in regard to sustainability.
The UN ought to continue to foster sustainability to meet the needs of our current communities without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs—providing guidance on policies and goals.
Sustainability is a broad term that addresses three fundamental principles: economic strength, environmental stewardship, and social equity. The UN should advocate for sustainable communities so global communities are able to provide opportunity for all residents, care for the environment, and envision the future.
The UN needs to remain committed to environmental stewardship. This is critical to the conservation and protection of our natural resources, air, water, and land. The UN should be the gold standard for setting best practices for conservation, land use, infrastructure, and building technologies through collaboration amongst member nations.
The UN should exist to work collaboratively with governments. This will foster partnerships with local business community, universities, and civic and non–profit organizations within countries.
When people, the environment, and the economy work together, this nurtures innovation and opportunities to continue to build a more sustainable and resilient future for countries. The United Nations’ efforts to maintain world peace for the future are to continue to provide a forum to resolve conflicts and to eradicate the causes of conflicts.
