Ricoh and Kopernik to expand 360-degree video focusing on social issues through collaboration with UN Volunteers in the field
Supporting the generation of ideas for resolving issues
Ricoh and Kopernik will continue to add content that captures social issues in 360-degree video format. By making them available to as broad an audience as possible, we will contribute to fostering understanding of social issues and the creation of ideas to resolve them.
*VR for SDGs:A free and open-source platform administered by Kopernik that showcases challenges related to the SDGs in collaboration with public and private sector partners. The platform aims to promote further understanding of the real challenges related to the SDGs on the ground and support the development and deployment of appropriate solutions to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. http://vr4sdgs.org/
Outline of the collaborative efforts
- Ricoh will provide ten RICOH THETA SC2 units.
- Ricoh and Kopernik will provide training and other support for UNV’s.
- Publish the contest winners’ videos on the “VR for SDGs” platform
- An online event to be held to teach how to use the 360-degree video in corporate and educational settings
About UN Volunteers
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. UNV works with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported UN Volunteers into United Nations (UN) efforts and promotes the value and global recognition of volunteerism. UNV is administered by UNDP and reports to the UNDP Executive Board. For further information, please visit www.unv.org
About Kopernik
Kopernik’s mission is to reduce poverty by experimenting with potential solutions that address common challenges facing people living in the last mile. Kopernik is proactive in the testing of ideas that can benefit the larger development community. For further information, please visit www.kopernik.info
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