[3] UN Live describes itself as an unconventional and borderless museum that seeks to reach and connect people on a global scale to the values and work of the United Nations.

[4] The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015 inspired the three cofounders Olafur Eliasson, Jan Mattsson, and Henrik Skovby to establish the Museum for the United Nations.

[6] UN Live leverages cultural programmes, in the fields of film, art, faith, sports, games, comedy, and beyond, to connect and engage people globally and drive behavior change.

This approach stems from empirical findings in the field of behavioural science that suggest that (mass) culture can shift norms and values and change individual behavior patterns.

Portals are repurposed shipping containers that are equipped with large screens and high-quality audio to create immersive experiences and to enable real-live conversations across countries.