UN agencies head up new $115 million push for cleaner, healthier oceans
Marine debris, including plastics, paper, wood, metal and other manufactured material is found on beaches worldwide and at all depths of the ocean. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and four partner agencies have been tasked with leading a new push to help countries curb the land-based pollution of coastal areas and shorelines. FAO will co-lead […]
AusNZPac Youth left behind but not forgotten: Launch of ‘Towards an SDG Youth Index’ report
Join Monash University’s webinar launch event to introduce the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) AusNZPac’s Youth SDG Index report: Towards an SDG Youth Index. This report uses the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to measure youth progress towards the global 2030 agenda but highlights that Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Regional Network (AusNZPac) youth are […]
UN GENEVA STUDY TOUR: ONE SPOT AVAILABLE
One spot has opened for the previously sold out United Nations Study Tour to Geneva! There is only one final spot available so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity again. Our small group tour to Geneva gives participants unique access to the United Nations, spending a week meeting with high-level UN officials and agencies. […]
Beyond borders: Why new ‘high seas’ treaty is critical for the world
19 June 2023 Law and Crime Prevention The UN’s 193 Member States adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday following nearly two decades of fierce negotiations over forging a common wave of conservation and sustainability in the high seas beyond national boundaries – covering two thirds of the planet’s oceans. Here are […]
UN HQ Virtual Tour 2023
Our upcoming virtual tour of the UN HQ gives individuals a chance to peak inside the UN premises. This is a rare opportunity as UN tours are often in-person only. If you are interested in a career with the UN, this might be a great chance to see where your future office may be, or […]
#BeatPlasticPollution for World Environment Day
We need all hands on deck to #BeatPlasticPollution. For #WorldEnvironmentDay and #WorldOceansDay, this new Practical Guide shows how everyone can take action and help solve the plastic pollution crisis. 👉 bit.ly/PlasticSolutions2023