What makes Finland the happiest country on earth? Quality-of-life indicators, such as peace, education, life expectancy and more overwhelming position Finland as a global leader in public health and social well-being. Yet after nearly 75 years of neutrality, Finland joined … Read more
The Center for Slavic Eurasian and East European Studies (CSEEES) and UNC Global Affairs are hosting a screening of the documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" - a poignant Ukrainian documentary directed by Mstyslav Chernov, chronicling the harrowing first twenty days … Read more
What is environmental diplomacy? What roles do USAID, the State Department and U.S. embassies play in addressing climate change and helping countries shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy? What can we learn from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) … Read more
Hear from a panel of phenomenal UNC alumni in globally focused careers! Panelists represent a variety of career options: government, private industry, NGOs, and more. They will share their professional journeys from studying (like you!) at UNC, through the career … Read more
Join the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the Center for Slavic, Eurasion, and East European Studies on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 for an in-person recording session of the popular podcast "Brussels Sprouts" from the Center for … Read more
The Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs and the Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies will host Estonian Ambassador to the United States Kristjan Prikk on Thursday, Jan. 25. The Diplomatic Discussion will take place in … Read more
This engaging discussion will address the politics and the impacts of climate change in West Africa, exploring key issues, debates, and the delicate balance between development and environmental preservation. Participants will delve into the complexities of climate change in the … Read more
Join us for a talk with Marc Sommers, a peacebuilding and conflict expert who has worked as a senior adviser to the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Defense and served in 22 war-affected countries during his career. … Read more
Join the Carolina International Relations Association, the Information and Library Science Student Association, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs for a global discussion with Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez on climate negotiation and advocacy. Mr. Monterrey is … Read more
This event, originally scheduled for Sept. 6, is now scheduled for Oct. 25 UNC Global Affairs will host Ambassador (Ret.) Charles Ries, one of the State Department’s most noted experts on the formation of the EU and beyond, for a Diplomatic … Read more
