Young Professionals Victoria End of Year Function
On behalf of everyone at the United Nations Association of Australia Young Professionals committee, you are invited to attend the end of year networking event. Join us to celebrate 2022, including the achievements in international affairs and the work of the United Nations around the world, through fundraising, awareness-raising and advocacy campaigns. Registration for the […]
United Nations National Soil Day
World Soil Day 2022 (#WorldSoilDay) and its campaign "Soils: Where food begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness, and encouraging societies to improve soil health. We invite you to join the UNAA ACT and our distinguished […]
The Relevance of the United Nations Today
The United Nations is being accused of irrelevance because it couldn’t stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There may have been too little diplomatic vitality, but the current neglect of peacebuilding by many countries must be recognised. The most interesting question is how can the UN’s effectiveness be increased? That depends most centrally on the […]
World Refugee Day – Displaced People: Global Challenge, Australian Response
ACT Legislative Assembly 196 London Circuit, Canberra, ACTJoin us for a thought-provoking talk by Prof. Peter Shergold AC, chair of Australia for UNHCR and NSW Coordinator General for Settlement. "Displaced People: Global Challenge, Australian Response." With his vast expertise in humanitarian affairs and public policy, Prof. Shergold will delve into the pressing issue of displaced individuals worldwide and shed light on Australia's […]
Global challenges around conflict and climate-driven mobility
Online WebinarTopic "Global challenges around conflict and climate-driven mobility; rethinking how we respond to today's 71 million internally displaced persons". Robert Piper (Australia) took up the position of Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Solutions to Internal Displacement in mid-2022. In this role, Mr. Piper is responsible for coordinating the SG's Action Agenda on Internal […]
UNAA NSW Sustainable Development Pillar Event Series: Australia and Climate Change (Event 1)
The UNAA NSW Sustainable Development Pillar team is proud to announce a thought-provoking and action-inspiring event series on Australia and Climate Change: Event 1 - IPCC Report 2023: The Physical Science of Climate Change: Perspective and Adaptations (Thu 24 August 2023) - REGISTER HERE Speakers: Professor Graciela Metternicht – WSU Dean School of Science Andrew Kelly – CEO […]
UNAA NSW Sustainable Development Pillar Event Series: Australia and Climate Change (Event 2)
The UNAA NSW Sustainable Development Pillar team is proud to announce a thought-provoking and action-inspiring event series on Australia and Climate Change: Event 2 - Connecting for Adaptations: Australia’s Climate Initiatives (Thu 28 September 2023) REGISTER HERE Speakers: Barbara Albert, Co CEO 100% Renewables Dr. Roger Attwater, WSU Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability Division Infrastructure and Commercial Karli Mylius (Data […]
PEACE PEOPLE PLANET Challenge – UNAA NSW
Submissions will be judged in 2 categories: Primary and Secondary school SD Challenge projects. SDG Champion Awards will be awarded to winners and runner-ups of best team projects. Final Project Confirmations: 30 September Submissions Deadline: 30 October More Information and Registrations via link: HERE
United Nations Day Gala Dinner 2023 – (UNAA NSW Division)
Join us this year for another remarkable annual UN Day Gala Dinner evening as we celebrate the essence of the UNAA (NSW) and honour those who embody the spirit of the United Nations.It is the flagship annual social event of the UNAA (NSW) community, our donors and partners. As well as an important fundraising and giving opportunity, […]
UNAA NSW Sustainable Development Pillar Event Series: Australia and Climate Change (Event 3)
The UNAA NSW Sustainable Development Pillar team is proud to announce a thought-provoking and action-inspiring event series on Australia and Climate Change: Event 3 - Our Climate, Our Future: Australia’s Mitigation and Decarbonisation (Fri 24 November 2023) REGISTER HERE The Guest Speakers are: Professor Stephen Bygrave - Honorary Professor at the Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster […]