We are happy to announce the kickstart of our storytelling initiative! Our initiative begins with a genuine invitation to co-create with Indigenous representatives. This is why we maintain an open-ended approach to our project objectives,… Read More »Kickstarting our Story Telling Initiative
In the battle against environmental degradation, climate change, and ecological injustice, environmental leaders face the challenge of mobilizing action, influencing policy, and fostering sustainable change. Lessons from social justice movements can provide invaluable insights.
On May 30, United Rising had the privilege of attending the Careers Fair of the 2024 Employer Network Event (ENE) as a participating organization. The ENE is a job fair that brings together different firms and institutions, providing networking and employment opportunities for students in the Hague University of Applied Sciences’ Law programme.
Two days at the EU Parliament –Participation in European Youth Week 2024 Last week, Yasmine, our Founder and Director, was invited to Brussels for two days to participate in the events European Youth Week and LevelUp! organized… Read More »EU Parliament – EuropeanYouth Week 2024
United Rising’s Expedition to Hiroshima, Japan: Highlights from NERPs Conference 2024 From March 5th to 9th, United Rising seized a remarkable opportunity to take part in the Network for Education and Research on Peace and… Read More »Highlights from NERPs Conference 2024
Author: Sujin Jun
Despite global adoption, progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Indigenous Knowledge (IK) offers an alternative perspective rooted in centuries of direct experience and harmony with nature. This article delves into the disparities between the Global North’s approach to sustainability and that of Indigenous peoples, advocating for decolonization in reshaping mainstream discourse.
Author: Yasmine Rugarli A growing body of research has begun to shed light on the intertwined nexus between gender, environmental damage and armed conflicts. Environmental destruction and disputes over natural resources can be both proximate… Read More »Intersecting Realities: Exploring Gender, Environment, and Conflict Nexus in IHL
Written by Yasmine Rugarli The impact of man-made disasters on forests is now, more than ever undeniable. In 2022, the equivalent of 11 primary tropical forest football pitches was lost every minute. The EU is… Read More »Navigating Inequities: EU Deforestation-Free Regulation Impact – A Spotlight on Ivory Coast
Written by Lucila Abian, Daria Ioana Catrina “Ecocide” refers to the extensive destruction, damage, or loss of ecosystems caused by human activities. This concept gains increasing recognition as we confront more and more the impact… Read More »PFAS Challenge & Ecocide – A Concern for Environmental and Human Health
Interview with Alexander Johannes Heil As part of UR’s intersectionality campaign, we’ve embarked on a journey to gather stories from individuals with different cultural and professional backgrounds – shedding light on different perspectives to advocate… Read More »An Alternative Nature – Exploring Art, Society and Environment