The UN Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament sets out that the young generation is “the ultimate force for change.” Alongside the three pillars—disarmament to save humanity, disarmament to save lives, and disarmament for future generations—, the agenda highlights youth engagement as key for successful disarmament initiatives. Earlier this year, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs […]

As Peace Boat’s 102nd Global Voyage docked in New York City, the first Blue Innovation Summit Reception was held onboard Peace Boat on the evening of October 10, 2019. This special event highlighted the importance of blue innovation and partnerships for transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies as we work towards achieving the UN Sustainable […]

From September 19 to 22, the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates will be held in Mérida, Mexico. Peace Boat will be participating in the Summit as one of the semifinalist organisations for 2019 Billion Acts Hero Awards. This year, Peace Boat was nominated for the Hero Award, offered annually by the Peacejam Foundation. The Peacejam Foundation is an international […]

Our ocean urgently needs attention. From plastics and pollution to climate change and the devastation of marine life and ecosystems, there are many challenges that the UN, UN member-states, and UN-affiliated organizations and NGOs face to sustain our oceans. Nevertheless, committed partners remain optimistic in the ability of governments, organizations, and civil society to cooperate […]

As a committed campaigner for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Peace Boat will be participating in activities around the United Nations General Assembly, the UN SDG Summit and the Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit during this month of September. To start Climate Week in New York Peace Boat will co-host a special event with […]

Between August 26-29 Peace Boat participated in the 68th Annual United Nations Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s Conference was the first held in the United States outside of the New York City UN Headquarters, with a focus on SDG 11: to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and […]

Peace Boat, which holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) will be participating in the 68th United Nations Annual Civil Society Conference taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah, from August 26 – 28, 2019. This year’s Conference will be the first time the event is […]

Speakers:Emilie McGlone Director of Peace Boat USLauren Kiser Momentum Novum, Renewable Energy ProfessionalMilka Rodriquez Peace Boat Youth for the SDGs Scholar Alumni Tuesday, August 275:00-6:15 PMRoom 355-D Peace Boat will present its unique global educational programs for SDGs education, carried out onboard our ship which travels around the world as a “flagship” for the SDGs, […]

An event to raise awareness of how peace and non-violence are critical in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals Peace Boat and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) invite you to join us for a special event, coinciding with the UN General Assembly – First Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security, with approximately […]

“Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality” The United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) took place at the UN Headquarters in New York City from July 9-18, 2019 to discuss the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which aims to eradicate poverty by 2030 world-wide. This year’s theme was “Empowering people and […]