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PAVING A WAY TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
We are delighted to present yet another unique and inspiring magazine that’s packed full of interviews, features, events, and a range of other articles from various contributors around the globe that highlight the importance of sustainability and promote good health and wellbeing for all. I am extremely proud of both our team and all the contributors involved in creating this edition.
This magazine showcases projects and events happening around the globe and introduces real-life experiences along with global issues that affect us all; from music and the arts to environmental and humanitarian health.
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In a world that’s facing its greatest challenge ever in combating climate change, improving global health, and achieving sustainability worldwide, it is up to us all to do our bit and contribute to a more sustainable future.
The effects of climate change are intensifying, with record-breaking heat waves, devastating floods and more intense drought in many regions, which are all linked to human-driven global heating. The impact of our actions is alarming, but there is still hope.
With the latest research and an improved understanding of our own health and that of the environment, we are able to look at ways in which we can enhance our own physical, mental and social wellbeing while preserving the planet at the same time.
In this edition, Ben Wilkins, member of our WHIS MSK Expert Group, shares his outlook on musculoskeletal disorders and suggests pathways to better health and access to support.
Juliana Ascolani looks at the importance of health literacy in pursuit of disease prevention, and Dee Carbery’s article amplifies the necessities of a gender perspective in advance of the Orange The World campaign to end gender-based violence later this year.
We look at how the Global Unity Mural (GUM) aims to bring together artists for the purpose of uniting the world, while Isabelle Waschsmuth discusses how art and creativity facilitate wellbeing and health upon reflection of her recent art exhibition earlier this month.
Miriam Eicher demonstrates how we can raise vitality and relieve stress through music therapy and sound meditation, and provides tips for integrating sound and music for individuals at home.
Our team also interviewed Jools Hamilton, co-founder of The Good Summit, alongside guest speaker, Prof Luke O’Neill, in preparation for our co-hosted event in October this year.
In light of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in November, we also look at how the changing climate affects us all and the correlation between our health and the environment. Our featured piece on Ocean Health with Rich German, explains the projects he’s working on for protecting our ocean and creating solutions for the challenges that it’s facing.
As Rich says, “It’s not too late, but we no longer have the luxury of time”. After all, there’s no planet B.
As you read through the magazine, I hope you are able to discover the various work that is being accomplished around the world and learn about the steps we can all take to achieve a fairer, healthier, and happier planet for everyone to enjoy.
I am sure you will find something that sparks your interest in contributing to positive change. Perhaps you’ll discover your perfect sound meditation technique to find inner harmony, or ignite your artistic creativity to build mental resilience. Maybe these features motivate you to advocate for better health in your local community or encourage you to find new ways of making a difference locally.
We hope this magazine will inspire you to use your creativity, skill, thought and enthusiasm to make a difference in your own personal wellbeing and pave a way towards a healthier, more sustainable world now, and for future generations.
Now is the time for change, and only we can make that happen.
– Volkan Bozkir, UN General Assembly President
