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1. Takeaways from COP26

Author:
Mohammed Mahmoud and Abbey Krulik
Publication Date:
11-2021
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Middle East Institute (MEI)
Abstract:
Mohammed Mahmoud, director of MEI's Climate and Water Program, and Abbey Krulik, who attended the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP26, as an observer, discuss takeaways from the conference and the Glasgow Pact that was signed there.
Topic:
Climate Change, United Nations, Water, and Conference
Political Geography:
Egypt and Global Focus

2. Global Health Security and Pandemics: Coronavirus and the United Nations Security Council

Publication Date:
04-2020
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Mile End Institute, Queen Mary University of London
Abstract:
n this video, Professor Sophie Harman (Queen Mary University of London) and Dr. Simon Rushton (University of Sheffield) discuss the response of the United Nations Security Council to COVID-19. They note that thus far, tensions between the USA and China have resulted in a deadlock among the P5 (China, France, Russia, USA, UK) and have prevented the agreement and adoption of a Security Council resolution.
Topic:
Security, International Cooperation, United Nations, Public Health, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:
Global Focus

3. The Challenge of a Lifetime: Ensuring Universal Access to COVID-19 Health Technologies

Author:
Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Michael D. Higgins, Retno Marsudi, Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Winnie Byanyima, Fitsum Assefa Adela, James Love, Mariângela Simão, Alberto Rodriguez, and Sarah Cliffe
Publication Date:
09-2020
Content Type:
Video
Institution:
Center on International Cooperation
Abstract:
On September 25th, during the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, leaders from around the world came together to call for a fair and equitable approach to the development, production, and distribution of vaccines for COVID-19. This high-level event, hosted by the president of Costa Rica and co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, UNAIDS, and CIC/the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, explored ways to ensure universal access to COVID-19 health technologies.
Topic:
United Nations, Peace, Humanitarian Crisis, and governance
Political Geography:
Global Focus