Notes by Barrie Oxtoby following a meeting organised by United Nations System Staff College, Turin, Italy on 5 Dec 2023. The virtual event focussed on the nature of leadership in the face of the radical transformational change posed by the … Continue reading →
On 25 November 2023, Warwick District United Nations Association hosted Dr Carl Wright who addressed the subject: UN’s Sustainable Development Goals – What are they and can they be achieved? More information below the video. Carl Wright co-chaired UN consultations/negotiations … Continue reading →
The following pages were published by UNA-UK in July 2016 but should still be of interest. https://una.org.uk/get-involved/learn-and-teach/international-days/introduction/supporting-curriculum https://una.org.uk/key-stage-2-england https://una.org.uk/get-involved/learn-and-teach/international-days/supporting-curriculum/england-curriculum-links https://una.org.uk/get-involved/learn-and-teach
Continue reading →En-ROADS is a freely-available online simulator that provides policymakers, educators, businesses, the media, and the public with the ability to test and explore cross-sector climate solutions. En-ROADS is a global climate simulator that allows users to explore the impact that … Continue reading →
On 31 October 2023, Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, OCHA Director of Coordination delivered a briefing to the UN Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine, on Behalf of Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths. While … Continue reading →
The following statement was issued by UNA-UK on 26 October 2023. UNA-UK calls on the UK and its allies to use all tools available to halt the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. More than two weeks of devastating violence has … Continue reading →
On 20 September 2023 the UN Security Council held a high-level open debate on Ukraine. The meeting was entitled Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter through effective multilateralism: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine Several heads … Continue reading →
The Climate Dictionary produced by United Nations Development Programme in August 2023 is provides an everyday guide to understanding climate change. It seeks to bridge the gap between complex scientific jargon and the general public, making climate concepts accessible and … Continue reading →
Every year world leaders and others gather in New York during September to attend the General Assembly High-level Week. The UN General Assembly is one of the main bodies of the United Nations. It is the only UN forum in … Continue reading →
United Nations Resident Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory wrote on 19 August 2023: Today, we mark World Humanitarian Day, reaffirming our commitment to the protection, well-being, and dignity of all those affected by crises. The day also pays … Continue reading →
