markiliffe

Geographer and occasional map and policy maker. Views expressed do not represent the institution etc.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

Today, we remember a legend.

On this day in history, Harambe would have celebrated another birthday. An icon that became part of internet history, American culture, and an entire generation’s timeline.

Tomorrow marks 10 years since we lost him. Ten years since the moment the world stopped scrolling and collectively mourned something bigger than a meme.

He became a symbol of loyalty, strength, chaos, unity, and the strange beauty of the internet bringing millions of people together for one cause: never forgetting Harambe.

Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news. And somehow, a decade later, his legacy still lives on.

Gone, but never forgotten.
Rest easy to a true patriot. 🕊️🇺🇸

May 27, 1999 — May 28, 2016
Forever in our hearts.

[Richard Gowan @RichardGowan1]

In which I tell young people “If you learn to love the world, you will learn to love the UN.”

I have entered my @hallmarkchannel era!

(I did also say "don't waste your youth on the UN" 😉)

https://t.co/Ap73lxSwJU

[Kenneth Field @kennethfield]

Oh dear. Looks like @British_Airways has lost the plot with a 'revamp' of the Exec Club to a revenue-based model that effectively puts 'useful' status out of reach. In a single move they've just lost business as people look at other options #avgeek #aviation

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a book that covers the end of the League of Nations?

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

… and for the Fourteenth Session of @UNGGIM that’s a wrap!

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

Following England's painful Euros loss to Spain, attention turns to revenge

[UN Integrated Geospatial Information Framework @UN_IGIF]

Looking forward to another great UN-IGIF webinar! #IGIF @UNGGIMAmericas @UNGGIM

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

Lamington based diplomacy by @AustraliaUN hit the spot before the @UNECOSOC management segment earlier. 🇦🇺🦘🐨

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

A slice of home 🇦🇺 at the #UN this morning, as @NStottDespoja shared lamingtons with colleagues ahead of the #CEDAW vote. @NStottDespoja is dedicated to elevating experiences of women & girls, championing fairness & equality.

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

Really excited to be working with @DHenderson_Geo @iceiceclimber and our colleagues in @gisbarbados to pull this together! Register at the link below!

[UN-GGIM @UNGGIM]

🌐 Hear from global leaders on the vital role of geospatial information in tackling climate challenges. Join us on 29 May at our #SIDS4 Leveraging geospatial information for climate resilience
side event w/ @OrdnanceSurvey @gisbarbados 👉 https://t.co/uOdVcHxMSq #UNGGIM @SustDev

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

@sat_summit … and who would run it????

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

@sat_summit The SDGs are in peril, the polycrises are reversing hard fought progress. Going backwards is bad. Going to the stars with resources that could directly ameliorate the situation for millions would be utterly unforgivable.

[Paloma Merodio @PalomaMerodio]

📅 Save the Date! 🎉 We're excited to announce that the Seventh High-Level Forum on @UNGGIM will be held on 8-10 October 2024 in Mexico City. Organised by @INEGI_INFORMA, information will be available here: https://t.co/soKHJJeic3

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

@kennethfield I see your Tempranillo and raise you a Malbec

[François Valentin @Valen10Francois]

The American mind cannot comprehend this

[Russell Crowe @russellcrowe]

Maps. I love them. Love reading them , love planning adventures. Love seeing how things relate topographically.

[Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk]

In response, to the statement put out by the US Embassy in the UK:

We appreciate our Special Relationship, however, we must disagree wholeheartedly...

Tea can only be made using a kettle.

[UN Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence @unggce]

Hello everyone.
A quick update from the United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence (UN-GGCE) and UN-GGIM Subcommittee on Geodesy to let you know we have merged our LinkedIn accounts in the spirit of working Stronger. Together and hopefully being Clearer. Together. 😀

[Jeremy Dicker 🌏 @Dicker_JJ]

junior diplomat, senior diplomat

[markiliffe @markiliffe]

@RichardGowan1 Much has changed in 36 years...