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Millennium Development Goal: Ensure Environmental Sustainability
UPF-Peru Celebrates World Environment Day
July 14, 2023
Lima, Peru—More than 25 new Ambassadors for Peace were appointed on July 14, 2023 at the celebration of World Environment Day.
UPF-Argentina Discusses “Organizational Sustainability”
October 31, 2022
Argentina—“Organizational Sustainability,” meaning how society can create a harmonious culture was discussed by a panel of experts.
IAAP-USA Holds Webinar: “Challenges Amid Success in South Korea”
May 31, 2022
USA—The second webinar hosted by the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAPP) focused on South Korea.
UPF-Latin America Introduces Leda Project on World Environment Day
June 8, 2021
South America—“Environment and Sustainability” was the title of the Leda Project presentation in an online meeting organized by UPF-Latin America (Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile) on June 8, 2021.
UPF-Argentina Cosponsors Conference to Honor UN World Water Day
March 22, 2021
Argentina—“Treasure the Water” panel was shared on Zoom and had more than 30 connections.
International Day of Peace Observed in Moscow
September 17, 2020
Moscow, Russia—Ambassadors for Peace and other public figures joined a UPF celebration of the UN International Day of Peace 2020.
Russia: UPF Sponsors Environmental Cleanup
June 17, 2018
St. Petersburg, Russia—Participants experience camaraderie and challenge while doing service at Eco-Losevo.
UPF Attends UN Conferences on Family, Spirituality
April 28, 2016
New York, United States—UPF participated in two conferences hosted by the UN NGO Committee on the Family and the Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns.
Washington DC Forum: The Coming Arctic Boom and Polar Foreign Policy
April 30, 2014
Washington DC, USA - In light of environmental concerns and the rich natural resources of the Arctic, UPF's Washington DC Office of Peace and Security Affairs hosted a forum on “The Coming Arctic Boom and Polar Foreign Policy” on April 30, 2014.
S. Fukai: Women for Sustainable Development
February 10, 2014
Women have the potential power to change both their government policies and the wasteful lifestyle. It is essential to promote women’s awareness of the nature of global crisis, and to activate their potential to lead the paradigm shift towards a sustainable world.
Bringing Tales to Life at an Eco-camp in the Urals
August 25, 2013
Bazhov Sites Park, Russia - A 140 m long tourist route was laid out by volunteers in the “Bazhov Sites” Natural Park in the Russian Urals from August 23 to 25.
UPF Participates in Ecological Forum in China
July 31, 2013
Chengdu, China - The 3rd Forum of Ecological Safety, Human Development and Health, China, was held in Chengdu, China July 28 to 31. Chairman Dr. Jiang Mingjun extended invitations to UPF President Dr. Thomas Walsh, Secretary General Tageldin Hamad, and Genie Kagawa, UN Office. The UPF speech was presented by Mr. Hamad on the dialogue of civilizations. The location of the conference was Chengdu, site of the holy city of Taoyuan, the birthplace of Taosim in China.
Baikal Forum Promotes Ecotourism and Inspires Local Volunteers
July 21, 2013
Slyudanka, Russia - The 4th Baikal Volunteer Forum, July 8 to 21, was organized by volunteers with support of UPF and several other non-profit organizations. The focus was on developing a framework for promoting ecotourism and encouraging local people to take more initiative in caring for the unique ecosystem around this Siberian lake.
World Water Day Celebrated in the Russian Far East
March 22, 2013
Khabarovsk, Russia - World Water Day was the theme of lessons conducted by UPF activists at gymnasium №8 in Khabarovsk on March 22, 2013.
M. Jiang: Address to World Summit 2013
February 24, 2013
Working Together to Maintain Security and Peaceful Development in Asia-Pacific Region
Bali Declaration Calls for a Global Ecological Civilization
December 13, 2012
Bali, Indonesia - UPF staff participated in a World Ecological Safety Assembly in Bali, Indonesia, Dec. 10-12, 2012, joining 500 participants representing politics, governments, NGOs, science, media and academe.
Trees Planted on Day of Peace in Cambodia
September 22, 2012
Chambok, Cambodia - UPF Cambodia observed the International Day of Peace in the village of Chambok in Kompong Speu, which belongs to the Kirirom National Park on September 22.
Clean and Green Campaign Launched in Nepal
September 3, 2012
Kathmandu, Nepal - "Clean and Green Nepal," a nationwide garbage separation education campaign was launched in Nepal on September 2. With a sense of civic pride, 1000 participants, including volunteers from 50 colleges in Nepal and four colleges in India, cleaned up Ratna Park in Kathmandu.
Steps Toward Sustainable Peace in Siberia
August 21, 2012
Novosibirsk, Russia - In preparation for the International Day of Peace on September 21, an August 21 forum in Novosibirsk attracted public figures, scientists, and youth activists to a discussion on “Sustainable world peace for creating a sustainable future.”
Lake Baikal Project 2012 Builds New Partnerships
July 22, 2012
Slyudyanka, Russia - The third annual Baikal Volunteer Forum, July 9-22, 2012, brought together 32 people from throughout Russia to make improvements along its southwestern coast and promote ecological awareness, tourism, and preservation of its ecosystem.