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Chinese artist Li Guiming presents the character Fu (福) at the UN, symbolizing peace, blessing, and cultural diplomacy.

Ink of Peace: Fu, Cultural Diplomacy, and the SDGs at the UN

At the UN in New York, Chinese artist Li Guiming introduced the ancient character Fu (福), meaning blessing. Through calligraphy, he linked heritage with global cooperation, showing how culture can become diplomacy. His work, Peace and Fu, reflects the spirit of the UN’s mission and the Sustainable Development Goals — reminding the world that peace and blessing go hand in hand.

Cultural Diplomacy

Sep 11

AI moves fast, diplomacy crawls—will the UN be left behind?

The UN’s AI Resolution: Ambition Without Teeth

The UN’s newly adopted AI Resolution signals ambition, but falls short on substance. By excluding military AI, leaning on voluntary funding, and offering little beyond dialogue, it risks becoming another symbolic exercise. Unless backed by real financing and authority, the UN will watch as the future of AI is shaped elsewhere—by powers and corporations with little concern for equity.

AI

Aug 27

Silence, Sustainability, and Art: Global Voices at the UN HLPF 2025

At the UN HLPF 2025, Chairman Mike Zhang called for global action on “healthy silence” to support public health, while artist May Kong showcased how art bridges cultures and advances the SDGs. From quiet homes to powerful canvases, their message is clear: sustainable development begins with peace—inside and out.

SDG's

Jul 23

UN Ocean Conference in Nice Adopts Historic Declaration to Tackle Climate Crisis and Revitalize Marine Ecosystems

From Words to Waves: UN Adopts Ocean Action Plan

In a powerful call to action, the UN Ocean Conference in Nice adopted a global declaration urging urgent efforts to restore ocean health and combat climate change. The “Nice Ocean Action Plan” highlights the ocean’s critical role in climate regulation, food security, and sustainable development, while warning that progress remains dangerously behind.

SDG's

Jun 14

Raj Shah Honored in Hollywood for Global Impact and Sustainability (Video)

At the Hollywood Museum, Raj Shah received the King Charles III Medal for his global impact and innovation. His microplastic-free fabric, praised by Dr. Vin Gupta as a modern health breakthrough akin to tackling cigarette smoke decades ago, earned him dual honors from the UNA-USA. From fashion to philanthropy, Shah’s legacy is woven with purpose.

Culture & Society

May 9