SDGs

Shigeatsu Hatakeyama picks up oysters on a farm raft.
Photo/Mori wa Umi no Koibito

FEATURE: ‘Grandpa Oyster’ offers example of sustainable ocean business

30 May 2017
Asia Pacific

Shigeatsu Hatakeyama’s oyster farm was completely destroyed by the deadly tsunami that hit north-east Japan in March 2011.

Buddhist monks meditate at the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Nepal.
UN News/Vibhu Mishra

Buddha's message of compassion 'timeless' says UN chief on international day

10 May 2017
Global

Observing the Day of Vesak, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on the global community to draw inspiration from the journey of Lord Buddha and embrace his message of compassion.