The World Observatory of Human Affairs is a global content platform at the intersection of media, knowledge and sustainable development. Working in close collaboration with the United Nations system and leading institutions worldwide, we produce documentaries, books and multimedia projects that transform the defining social, environmental and humanitarian issues of our time into rigorous, accessible and inspiring global narratives.
Our work ranges from the Amazon to the African continent and includes the publication and documentary marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, launched at UN Headquarters in New York; the publication celebrating 70 years of UNESCO Headquarters, launched at UNESCO in Paris; and comprehensive works on the World Heritage of Brazil and Africa, developed with UNESCO and approved by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Across more than one hundred projects, we have collaborated with UN agencies, programmes and funds, including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, as well as leading universities and think tanks. Our initiatives have received support from institutions such as the Toyota Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, alongside partners including National Geographic, the UN Global Compact, PRME, Eurochambres and PwC.
Our portfolio brings together more than 100 documentaries, 150 books, 450 interviews with global impact leaders and 30 international forums, creating a growing body of knowledge and stories designed for global distribution and long-term impact.
We believe powerful stories can move knowledge beyond institutions and into society. Our mission is to connect knowledge, people and media to inspire action toward the 2030 Agenda.
