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Ambassador's Notebook, Princeton NJ, January 25, 2026
Hey Friends,
Snowed in! Speaking of extreme weather, I’ve got a few thoughts for you today about the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Not top of mind right now with everything going on? I get it. But stay with me. It’s relevant.
Because the SDGs are a great example of something we need to remember right now: international law and norms don’t just belong to the titular heads of the great powers. They get their strength from the actions of all of us.
Here are some photos of the SDGs in action from Japan and at the UN:
And since I share how the SDGs come into the building of our tiny house in Nagasaki, I’m adding some architect’s renderings for paid subscribers below.
Later this week, stay tuned for the latest installment of the my Global Fieldguide. It’s about two things we all need more of right now: courage and empathy.
Stay warm!
Annelise