The goal of the initiative is to define how the United Nations system will support the use of new technologies like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, blockchain, and robotics to accelerate the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and to facilitate their alignment with the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the norms and standards of international law.
The Secretary-General identified five guiding principles to support the strategy: – Protect and promote global values. – Foster inclusion and transparency. – Work in partnership. – Build on existing capabilities and mandates. – Be humble and continue to learn.
In line with the new strategy, the United Nations Postal Administration is excited to announce the launch for first time ever its UN Crypto Stamps. The stamps were developed in conjunction with the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology and run on the Ethereum blockchain.
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
November 18, 2022 – UN Crypto Stamps Series 2
Designer: Sergio Baradat (United Nations)
Illustrator:
Printing: Hexachrome, Foil – Royal Joh Enschedé (The Netherlands)
Issue format: Mini-sheets of one stamp
Perf:
Size: Stamp size: 25 mm x 35 mm Sheet size: 84 mm x 55 mm