The Sustainable Development Goals cover a myriad of areas including ending poverty and hunger, taking action on climate change and reducing inequality. Number 6 of the 17 Sustainable […]
Month: August 2017
World experts implore UN to ban autonomous weapons
In an open letter to the United Nations, 116 experts on robotics and artificial intelligence called for the ban of lethal autonomous weapons. The letter was presented this […]
Cyber Security, Cryptocurrency, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
With the price of a single Bitcoin surpassing $4,300 US this week, a reflection on the UNYP Cyber Security and Cryptocurrency event seems timely. Dr. Sally Ernst from the Australian […]
Essential UN: Fast Facts and FAQ’s
Ever wondered how many people work for the United Nations? How many countries contribute to peacekeeping or how many people globally are provided with food and assistance? We’ve […]
Advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
 Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gillian Bird, has announced that Australia will deliver its first voluntary national review on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development […]