UNUChannel

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    10 episodes
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Episodes of UNUChannel

    • UNU Africa Day - Food security

      A UNU podcast that screend at UNU's Africa day 2008. The video highlights food security issues, concerns and how these can be creatively overcome. Filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama, the podcast features interviews with key UNU academics and several high-level delegates including Abdelkader Messahel (Algerian Foreign Minster) and William arap Ruto (Kenyan Minister for Agriculture).

      • Release date
        Oct 9, 2008
      • Runtime
        04:21
    • Messages to G8 Leaders from Climate Science & Po...

      4/7/08 - UNU Symposium on innovation and climate change held in Tokyo, the UNU Media Studio filmed interviews with some of the world's leading climate science and policy experts including James E. Hansen, Gwyn Prins, David Steven, Alex Evans, Shuzo Nishioka, and Ted Nordhaus. We asked them what they would say to the G8 leaders gathering in Hokkaido next week. This video contains their messages. DR. JAMES E. HANSEN: If I could speak with leaders at the G8 meeting, I would tell them that the str...

      • Release date
        Jul 9, 2008
      • Runtime
        05:00
    • PRIORITY AFRICA - Information Communications Tec...

      A short UNU podcast focusing on the rapid development of information communications technology (ICT) in Africa. Filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama, the podcast features interviews with key UNU academics and several high-level delegates including Tsuneo Kurokawa (JICA), Francisco Komlavi Seddoh and Calestous Juma. www.unu.edu/africa Creative commons Music by Flux and Vega, (discoskonfort.com)

      • Release date
        Jun 24, 2008
      • Runtime
        04:38
    • PRIORITY AFRICA - Africa and Japan

      A short UNU interview with Yasuhide Nakayama (Japanese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs) and his views on the strong relationship between Africa and Japan. The interview was filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama. www.unu.edu/africa Creative commons Music by Flux and Vega, (discoskonfort.com)

      • Release date
        Jun 24, 2008
      • Runtime
        02:13
    • PRIORITY AFRICA - Science and Technology

      A short UNU podcast focusing on the growing science and technology sector in Africa and some priority innovations taking place. Filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama, the podcast features interviews with key UNU academics and several high-level delegates including Gertrude Mongella and Calestous Juma. www.unu.edu/africa Creative commons Music by Flux and Vega, (discoskonfort.com)

      • Release date
        Jun 24, 2008
      • Runtime
        04:14
    • PRIORITY AFRICA - Misconceptions and Challenges

      An insightful UNU podcast that highlights perceived challenges and misconceptions of African development and how these can be creatively overcome. Filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama, the podcast features interviews with key UNU academics and several high-level delegates including Abdelkader Messahel (Algerian Foreign Minster) and William arap Ruto (Kenyan Minister for Agriculture). www.unu.edu/africa Creative commons Music by Flux and Vega, (discoskonfort.com)

      • Release date
        Jun 24, 2008
      • Runtime
        05:32
    • PRIORITY AFRICA - Higher Education

      A short UNU podcast prioritizing higher education and the role of the African academic in the economic growth of Africa. Filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama, the podcast features interviews with key UNU academics and several high-level delegates including Francisco Komlavi Seddoh and Koïchiro Matsuura. www.unu.edu/africa Creative commons Music by Flux and Vega, (discoskonfort.com)

      • Release date
        Jun 24, 2008
      • Runtime
        05:39
    • PRIORITY AFRICA - Climate Change

      A short UNU podcast focusing on climate change impact in Africa and some of the priority issues and solutions. Filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama, the podcast features interviews with key UNU academics and several high-level delegates including Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai and Calestous Juma. www.unu.edu/africa Music by Flux and Vega, discoskonfort.com

      • Release date
        Jun 24, 2008
      • Runtime
        07:08
    • Gender equality

      A short UNU podcast prioritizing the women's role in Africa's sustainable development. Filmed during the 2008 TICAD IV summit in Yokohama, the podcast features interviews with high-level delegates Gertrude Mongella and Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai.

      • Release date
        Jun 12, 2008
      • Runtime
        02:09
    • Voices of the Chichinautzin

      This is the story of Chichinautzin, a natural protected area on the southern border of Mexico City. Supported by local scientists and park rangers, the people of the Chichinautzin risk their lives to protect their biodiverse forests from illegal logging armed gangs and strong development pressures. In an increasingly urbanized world, how can this region and its people survive against the growing hunger for space and natural resources? http://voices.unu.edu

      • Release date
        Jun 5, 2008
      • Runtime
        01:14
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