Celebrate locally. Think globally. Join the United Nations Association of Boulder for an inspiring celebration of the United Nations and the people making a difference locally and globally.

To mark UN Day, we’re bringing together our board members, interns, volunteers, and special guests for an online UN Day Lightning Talk Programme, featuring short presentations on international development, community engagement, sustainability, innovation, and the future of the United Nations.

An initial report on the need for reliable drinking water in Kagola, Siaya County — and an invitation to help find a sustainable solution. A community in need of reliable water In Kagola, within the Sakwa Kapiyo area of Bondo, Siaya County, Kenya, access to fresh drinking water remains a daily challenge for local residents…

Whether you're a founder scaling a company in Denver, an engineer coding in Boulder, or an investor allocating capital across the Front Range, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by today’s AI hype cycle. But innovation isn't just about build speed—it's about real-world impact. Colorado has quietly become a premier hub for global…

Imagine a United Nations in which fewer resources are spent on administration, programmes are judged by results rather than the number of meetings held, and peacekeeping missions have clear objectives, proper oversight and a realistic strategy for eventually withdrawing…

There is a familiar response whenever the United Nations comes under criticism: without the UN, the world would be a more dangerous place. That is probably true. But it is not an answer to allegations of waste, misconduct or institutional failure…

Sea cucumbers are an often overlooked marine animal. They help vacuum and redistribute sand, protect coral reefs, recycle nutrients, and filter water. They also support the health of other organisms in the ecosystem, such as emperor shrimp, pearl fish, and especially coral reefs, as the cucumber contributes to reef health and fertilization. However, mass overfishing and the black market surrounding this integral creature have led to a shift in and out of water. The keystone species and their high demand in luxury food markets have introduced challenges for sustainable development, illegal trafficking, and international cooperation.

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The United Nations is under attack. At least, that is how much of the current debate is presented. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw American support from dozens of international organizations has prompted warnings that he is dismantling the international order the United States helped build in 1945…

Perhaps the most important question emerging from this year's United Nations debate over artificial intelligence is not whether AI needs rules. A remarkable number of governments now appear to accept that some form of international governance will be necessary.

This year, 128 heads of state mentioned artificial intelligence during their General Assembly speeches. According to the President of the General Assembly, AI was discussed by more delegations than either climate change or human rights….

The largest stories from this year's United Nations General Assembly were easy to identify. The relationship between the United States and China dominated one part of the coverage. Israel, Gaza and the wider Middle East dominated another. Russia's war in Ukraine remained a constant backdrop. Yet some of the week's most consequential diplomatic activity received far less attention…

Every September, the television version of the United Nations General Assembly is fairly predictable. Presidents and prime ministers take turns speaking from the green marble podium. Allies applaud one another, adversaries trade accusations, delegations occasionally walk out, and journalists search for the sentence most likely to make the evening news…

Sierra Bulk, a Boulder County delegate intern, was nominated to represent UNA-USA at the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Nuclear Disarmament in New York City. In her article, she shares what she witnessed as more than 80 member states spoke, from Pacific island nations living with the legacy of nuclear testing to nuclear-armed states framing disarmament as a gradual process.

The United Nations Association of Boulder County is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Human Rights Awards. Beginning in 1996, the awards have celebrated the people of Colorado who work to honor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 

September 29 is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste—an opportunity to consider how the food we grow, buy, prepare, share, and sometimes discard connects to a much larger global system.

In a world where looking at the news feels like constant negativity, a positive story rarely reaches the headlines. Although it may feel surprising at times, people and organizations all over the world are working toward peace. 

Every fall, Boulder puts on its black and gold and comes home to itself. There are old friends, familiar streets, traditions carried forward, and the unmistakable feeling of returning to a place that remembers you. But around the world, home is becoming harder to hold onto. In Nepal, melting glaciers and increasingly dangerous floods are reshaping communities that have called the Himalayas home for generations. Here in Boulder, the Marshall Fire gave us our own glimpse of how quickly a place can change, and how long it can take to find a way back. This Homecoming, I’ve been thinking about what it means to protect not only the places we love, but the possibility of returning to them.