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Focusing on three types of diversity—number of languages, number of language families, and differences in linguistic structure—the author shows how linguistic, sociocultural, economic, and ecological forces interact to produce patterns of linguistic diversity.
Feb 21, 2022 · Linguistic Diversity: An Imperative for the United Nations. About the author. Movses Abelian is Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management, and United Nations...
Feb 24, 2021 · News. Linguistic diversity is a mirror of cultural richness and imperative for inclusivity in education and society. New York: On the occasion of the International Mother Language Day 2021, UN Member states stressed the role of multilingualism in building more inclusive and peaceful societies and education systems.
Dec 16, 2021 · Article 27 April 2023. Main. As with global biodiversity, the world’s language diversity is under threat. Of the approximately 7,000 documented languages, nearly half are considered endangered...
The World Atlas of Languages aims to provide accurate and reliable data on language, which is indispensable in promoting, documenting, and protecting linguistic diversity in our modern and rapidly changing world.
Nov 24, 2021 · As the world prepares for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032, UNESCO unveils the World Atlas of Languages (WAL), an unprecedented initiative to preserve, revitalize and promote global linguistic diversity and multilingualism as a unique heritage and treasure of humanity.
What is linguistic diversity? What are its implications and opportunities? How is diversity around the world? How is it experienced, understood and managed in different contexts? What is your knowledge and experience about languages and diversity?
