We look forward to your joining us Thursday, 21 April 2022 for the virtual session: “Creative Economies” at 8:00 AM (EST); 8:00 PM (Beijing).  Harnessing Creative Practical Solutions towards “Imagining the Possible!”. Renowned experts from China, Germany, Japan, Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States look forward to sharing successful endeavors which benefit developed and developing countries.   This session is organized to support the United Nations International Creativity and Innovation Day.

This session will consider perspectives from a multi-strategic group of international experts addressing the impact of creative economies using collaborative and transformative processes.  To stimulate new endeavors and mindsets presentations from business, academia, NGOs and medicine will include decentralized creative economies; endless cities-a new growth model; innovative finance for creative economies; a unique community communication method -“project fold” and the innovation sheath. Featured Change-Agents are striving to impact-fully influence change beyond their respective area of competence, examples include film and documentary makers who track successful entrepreneurial initiatives for use by the creative industries; business entrepreneurs enabling cross-generational initiatives from blockchain to kimonos re-purposed, and a medical professional developing individualized neoplasm decision platform on the basis of circulating tumor cell characteristics.

Please contact us directly for more details on the event.

Creative Economies Background

Creative Economies Concept Note

Creative Economies Speaker Bios

We look forward to your joining us Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 10-11:15 AM (EST)  for the  virtual session “Hyperconnectivity – Connecting the Dots: Poverty, Hunger, and Achieving Sustainability in a Recovering post-COVID World.”    Renowned Change -Agents from  China, Israel, Kenya, the United States, and United Nations look forward to sharing successful endeavors that can enhance a “Society for All Ages and Abilities.”

What is “Hyperconnevitity”? How has ICT changed the world?   The session will feature practical models, cutting-edge products, unique methods for children’s environmental education using Music with specially designed books, and harnessing the innovative voice of the next generation of youth leadership.

This session is organized in support of the 60th United Nations Commission for Social Development

Further Information

Agenda

We look forward to your joining us Thursday, 28 October for the virtual session:”Age of Hyperconnectivity: Imagining the Possible in Cities…Better Living….Adding Life to Years” 11:00 am (EST time).  Harnessing Creative Practical Solutions towards “A Better City, Better Life” renowned experts from China, Germany, Kenya, Philippines, Switzerland and the United States look forward to sharing successful endeavors that can enhance a “Society for All Ages.” Attached is a
poster with details for your review.

This session will consider perspectives from a multi-strategic group of international experts addressing the impact of Hyperconnectivity; stimulation of sustainable, climate-resilient societies; and the important involvement and catalytic role of the private and public sectors. Successful innovations include: redevelopment in Suzhou, rehabilitation in rural China, environmental children’s education tool using music-related books, “smart cities” unique for Africa, new life for St Francis convent mountain in Germany, media outreach in rural Philippine cities, and climate solutions in Qatar. Emphasis will be placed on how ICT is a catalyst for engaging diverse populations in addressing complex issues such as social justice, gender empowerment, youth resilience, poverty alleviation, and stimulating innovation.

This session is organized in support of World Cities Day and the 76th
Anniversary of the United Nations.

World Cities Day

Concept Note

Speaker Bios

Session Recording

Friday, 1 October 2021

“Imagining the Future: Ageing in a New Age” In support of the International Day for Older Persons and 76^th United Nations Anniversary

Virtual Session

BACKGROUND

Statistics show that by the year 2050 there will be approximately 1.5 million persons over the age of 65! – the “AgeQuake”

This event will consider the perspectives of a multi-strategic group of international Change-Agents who will present practical solutions towards creating new mindsets for social change and society for all ages and abilities. An emphasis will be placed on how information and communication technology (ICT) is a catalyst for engaging diverse populations in addressing complex issues such as health, social justice, gender empowerment, plus reimagining older persons involvement in dance, museums, and community spaces.

This session is organized in support of the UN Day for Older Persons and the 76^th Anniversary of the UN.

Session Video 

Concept Note

Event Agenda

Speakers Biographies

It is our pleasure to provide the 5^th edition of Music as a Global Resource Compendium: Solutions for Cultural, Social, Health, Educational, Environmental, and Economic Issues. The 2020 Compendium includes 109 projects from 54 countries around the world and is in honor of the 75^th anniversary of the United Nations.

This 2020 edition has a range of new features, such as an in-depth analysis of projects, a section that discusses how projects have been impacted by the COVID Pandemic, and a new design. . After you download the document you can locate any section or project by clicking on it in the Table of Contents. At any time you can click on the ribbon in the upper left hand corner to help you navigate easily to other parts of the compendium.

COVID-19 and the Aging Population: Finding Light at the End of the Tunnel 

December 3, 2020, 6:00 – 7:15 PM EST

Virtual Side Event at the 13^th Session of the Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
UN Headquarters, New York

Video Summary 

Overview

Within the frameworks of the COSP, 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and in support of the United Nations 75^th Anniversary, the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) has organized with the International Council for Caring Communities (ICCC) and other partners an international interactive session addressing a population needing attention as we reimagine the future. This session will explore the challenges and offer practical opportunities as a response to this rapidly increasing group often known as the AgeQuake!! the Silent Giant effected by COVID-19.

Since the first reported case of COVID-19 infection in December of 2019 from China, the COVID-19 virus has virulently spread throughout the seven continents.  It was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2019. As of August 12, 2020, more than 20.2 million cases of COVID‑19 infections have been reported in more than 188 countries and territories, resulting in more than 741,000 deaths.  The morbidity and mortality in the aging population were alarmingly high. Per CDC, approximately 92% of the COVID-19 deaths from February 1 to June 7, 2020, in the US came from the age group of 55 and over, and of these, approximately 2/3 came from the age group of 75 and over.

Actions will be identified to delineate, develop, scale-up and implement programs related to local cultures by exploring how a holistic approach, enhanced by technologies and innovation, can help to facilitate the improvement and enhance inclusive economic growth and social equity.

Recommendations suggested by speakers will be reviewed by the relevant organization, including government and medical decision-makers and United Nations bodies, and presented to related venues by enhancing awareness on related international hubs and stimulate new mindsets and intergenerational empowerment.

As we are all aware, our world is no longer one of the simple sovereign states or national self-interest  but one of inclusive  and open date, collaboration, innovation and private sector contributions to enhance  today’s fast pace  healthy solutions to the lives of COVID-19 patients.

This session also will include suggested solutions as we reimagine the post virus era.

Dr. Alexandre Sidorenko will address the COVID -19 infection and impact among older persons.

Dr. Naheed Van de Walle will discuss the rehabilitation of the seniors infected with the COVID-19 virus.

Dr. Areerat Suputtitada, will explore the impact on women and families.

Dr. Sam Wu will comment on the influence of the COVID-19 infection on a physician’s practice caring for the geriatric population.

Ms.Akiko Ito will elaborate on the UN’s response to COVID-19, with emphasis on the aging population.

All will address the next steps in finding solutions in caring for Older Persons.  This will be followed by an open forum where the participants can ask questions and discuss with the experts on how to improve the lives of the older persons in these pandemic times.

Speakers

Chair – Bryan O’Young, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair of Education, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;  Chair of UN Liaison Committee, International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM)

Moderator – Dianne Davis, Ph.D.; President and Co-founder,  International Council for Caring Communities (ICCC) NY, NY, USA

Lecturer – Alexandre Sidorenko, MD, Ph.D.; Senior Advisor, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Vienna, Austria ; Former Head, United Nations Programme on Ageing, UN Headquarters, New York, New York, USA

Lecturer – Naheed Van de Walle, MD;  Attending Physician, Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Lecturer – Areerat Suputtitada, MD, Professor and Advisor, Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Chair of Women and Health Task Force, ISPRM

Lecturer – Sam Wu, MD, MA, MPH, MBA, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Lecturer – Akiko Ito, MA, LLM; Chief Secretariat of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability, UN Headquarters, New York, New York, USA

We are proud to provide a recording of the video conference, “Reimaging Cities in Post-Pandemic: ‘Agequake’ Challenges and Opportunities” that took place Thursday, 29th October 2020.  The conference featured the voices of the winners of the “Integrated Communities: A Society for All Ages” Competition who have completed their fellowship sponsored by the Society for Agequake Student Designers. The fellowships provide future leadership and meaningful opportunities for winners to give back to their local society, particularly older persons by applying their knowledge and expertise to be of service to those at the regional and local levels, in the public and private sector and to NGOs.

Overview: Urban October is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation about the challenges and opportunities created by the “Agequake” fast rate increase of population ageing in our cities and towns. Viewing as a framework of support for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals – 3: health and well-being for all ages, 11: inclusive cities and 17: public/private partnerships the session’s non-traditional gathering of new global leaders and experts to leverage their insights and wisdom to address three key elements for enhancing “Better Living ..Adding Life to Years” by connecting the dots of the inter-linked SDG’s, New Urban Agenda, technology and smart cities as more “human oriented cities” … a practical holistic mindset!. In 2019, there were 703 million persons aged 65 years or over in the global population. This number is projected to double to 1.5 billion in 2050. Globally, the share of the population aged 65 years or over increased from 6 per cent in 1990 to 9 per cent in 2019…Thus, a Sleeping Giant …the “AGEQUAKE.”

Reimaging Cities in Post-Pandemic: “Agequake”: Challenges and Opportunities

Voices will address: Historic Past, The New Reality, The Near and Not so Near Future

Program includes:

Welcome:

Ms. Christine Gong, Fellowship Chair, Chinese Culture & Art International Organization

Dr. Graham Alabaster, United Nations Habitat, Geneva

Moderator: Dr. Cecilia Martinez Leal, Chairperson of WRI (World Resource Institute) Mexico

Panelists: Fellows from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Italy, France, Russia, Switzerland, and Tanzania

Comments:

Dr. Alexandre Sidorenko, Senior Advisor, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Former Head, United Nations Programme on Ageing

Dr. Josephine OJiambo, Former Deputy General, Commonwealth Secretariat and UN Ambassador for Kenya to the UN,

Mr. John Gong and Mrs. Mimi Gong, Co-Chairs, Society for Agequake Students Designers, Athena Technologies, Inc.

Closing Remarks: Professor Dianne Davis, Founding President, International Council for Caring Communities, ICCC

This virtual session was organized in support of World Cities Day and the United Nations 75 Anniversary in cooperation with United Nations and related organizations.

“ This is the age of ageing, But it’s only the dawn of that age.”

H.E. Julia Alvarez, Former Ambassador for the Dominican Republic to the UN.

4-6 November: Within the framework of the global consultations on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Post 2015 and Habitat III, the International Council for Caring Communities (ICCC) is organizing an international working session composed of a non-traditional gathering of government representatives, private sector, entrepreneurs, academics and health decision-makers to leverage their insights and expertise in addressing three major elements for enhancing “Better Living…Adding Life to Years” by mainstreaming and connecting the dots between Digital Innovation, Global Health & Inclusive Entrepreneurship.  This Consultation is part of the “Age of Connectivity: Cities, Magnets of Hope. Imagining the Possible” Dialogue Series which has addressed the challenges facing a rapidly urbanizing world since 1994.  This event will be held at St. George’s House, Windsor Castle, UK.