Unique Place of Jewish Heritage in Warsaw

In Hebrew, a cemetery is called a “House of Eternity”. The Jewish cementary in Warsaw Okopowa Street was established in 1806 on the initiative of the Jewish community. It is one of the largest Jewish cementaries in Europe and still in use. There are 85,000 artistic gravestones in different shapes and forms, with inscriptions inContinue reading “Unique Place of Jewish Heritage in Warsaw”

How are refugees legally protected?

The 1951 Geneva Convention states in Article IA(2) the definition of a refugee: A person who has a well-founded fear of being persecuted because of his or her race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion; and is unable or unwilling to avail him or herself of the protection of thatContinue reading “How are refugees legally protected?”

Between soil and water: Peatlands and their importance for the climate

Growing up in a peatland region in North Germany, I find mires and wetlands beautiful and unique. We often used to go for a walk in the mire and were fascinated by the various shades of colours and variety of plants. Of course, we carefully watched our way, because going astray may be a lifeContinue reading “Between soil and water: Peatlands and their importance for the climate”

How to regulate the internet while respecting human rights?

The online world poses many possibilities, but it is also a place where human rights are constantly neglected. Disinformation manipulates people for political, ideological or commercial reasons.

Ideas that globally matter – Registrations open for the European Development Days 2022

The European Development Days is the event where global themes are discussed to find sustainable and trusted solutions. Do you want to be part of an international community, gain insights, and be inspired? Then join the discussion! Register here until 6 June 2022 🙂 #Sustainability #socialchange #bethechange #globalpartnerships #globalgateway #EU # haveyoursay #Brussels #hybrid

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Capturing the Zeitgeist of an Era – Interview with Opera Director Jochen Biganzoli

Interview about the future of opera with the director Jochen Biganzoli – check it out!

20 years ahead – Sustainable Fashion by Joanna Å»eleźnik

Sustainability and fashion can go hand in hand, proved Joanna Żeleźnik, a Polish fashion designer who created a collection for her graduation solely with fabrics which are not harmful to the environment and second-hand materials.

Documentary film tip: Game between AI and Lee Sedol

Are you curious to find out how Artificial Intelligence works? How it is to play a game against an algorithm? This freely available documentary film on Youtube will give you an insight into the “mindset” of AlphaGo. The algorithm was developed by Google DeepMinds. The AI programme learned to play Go by itself and masteredContinue reading “Documentary film tip: Game between AI and Lee Sedol”