As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, a new wave of youth-led creativity is taking center stage. CGTN, in collaboration with global partners, has launched the "One Home: Shared Future" Visual Storytelling Initiative, inviting young creators worldwide to articulate their hopes for humanity through photography and multimedia.
The project’s tenth image collection reveals striking themes: climate resilience, cross-cultural dialogue, and technological innovation. One series juxtaposes solar farms in the Gobi Desert with floating hydroponic gardens in Jakarta, illustrating sustainable solutions across Asia. Another portfolio captures traditional artisans in Kyoto collaborating with AI developers in Bangalore, symbolizing the fusion of heritage and progress.
"This initiative transcends borders," said a CGTN spokesperson. "When a student in Manila documents coral restoration alongside a herder in Mongolia filming grassland recovery, they’re writing our collective story."
For investors and policymakers, these visual narratives offer unexpected insights into emerging markets. A photo essay on electric vehicle adoption patterns across Southeast Asian cities has already sparked discussions among urban planners and automakers.
As the UN reflects on eight decades of global cooperation, these youth perspectives serve as both a mirror and a roadmap – challenging existing frameworks while proposing inclusive alternatives for international collaboration.
