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Below we list the latest news and articles from our website related to international affairs and issues such as sustainable development.

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Philip Brown

Secretary, UNA Coventry Branch
philip@unacov.uk

Recent Articles

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World’s leading climate scientists' view of future

The Guardian asked more than 40 scientific experts from around the world about their view of the effects of climate change. The newspaper reports: They said that the rise in global temperature was entirely in line with decades of warnings and was being boosted this year by the return of the El Niño climate pattern. But they said that people …

World Humanitarian Day in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

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 tribute to humanitarian workers, who deliver assistance in times of conflict or natural disasters. About 2.1 million people across the …

A New Agenda for Peace

On 20 July 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres presented to member states his policy brief on A New Agenda for Peace, which outlines his vision for multilateral efforts for peace and security based on international law. It outlines an extensive and ambitious set of recommendations that recognize the inter-linked nature of many of the challenges we face in a world in …

Climate Action Platform

United Nations Association Climate and Oceans network has created a Climate Action Platform aimed at promoting collective action to mitigate the impact of climate change. They are committed to raising awareness, promoting sustainability practices and advocating for policies that address climate change. The web page https://www.una-climateandoceans.org/climate-action-platform offers a wealth of information and down to earth climate action advice at global …

UN System Chart 2023

The UN System Chart is a non-exhaustive document which reflects the structure of the UN. This document was published in July 2023 and will not be updated again until 2025. Click to download.

2026 Review of Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

From 31 July to 11 August 2023, the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) takes place in Vienna. This will be the first of three planned sessions that will be held prior to the 2026 Review Conference. UNA-UK issued the following statement: Alongside other urgent nuclear …

UNA-UK on more UK oil and gas drilling

On Monday 31 July the UK government confirmed plans to expand oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. UNA-UK’s Head of Policy, Enyseh Teimory, said: The Government’s decision to issue hundreds of new licenses for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea flies in the face of its climate commitments and signals a worrying backslide on the UK’s …

Join UNA-UK

You can now join UNA-UK as a member for £10 per year and stand with us in support of a strong, credible and effective UN. Over the last 18 months, UNA-UK has been engaged in an extensive process of reviewing our engagement structures - how our members, supporters, and network of UNA Groups interact with us as an organisation and contribute to the …

Forthcoming Events

If you have an idea for an event you want us to organise, please contact events@unacov.uk

Leamington Spa EcoFest 2023

Leamington Spa EcoFest 2023 will celebrate everything eco at the Pump Room Gardens on Saturday 2 September. The event will have a variety of stalls to show how easy it is to live a healthy, sustainable, plastic-free life. Warwick District UN Association will have a stall. They will be available to discuss information about the forthcoming UN Conference on Climate …

50th Anniversary of Chilean Coup D’état

There will be a rich programme of events in Coventry from 11 to 23 September that will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Coup D’état in Chile. This will be organised by Sergio Requena-Rueda and the Unite Coventry & Warwickshire ‘Tom Mann’ Branch. On 11th September 1973, the Chilean army initiated a coup d’état by murdering Chile’s President, Salvador Allende, …

Global Week to #Act4SDGs 2023

September 15 to 25, the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Campaign and key partners will mobilize millions of people around the world to take action on the SDGs as world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly for the UN SDG Summit. We are all called upon - individuals, schools, community groups, politicians to unite to #ACT4SDGs and accelerate sustainable impact …

UN Climate Ambition Summit

UN Secretary-General is convening a Climate Ambition Summit at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 20 September to accelerate action by governments, business, finance, local authorities and civil society, and to hear from “first movers and doers”. The Summit represents a critical political milestone for demonstrating that there is collective global will to accelerate the pace and scale of …

International Day of Peace 2023

International Day of Peace on 21 September 2023 invites YOU to act to help create a better future. You don't have to wait for peace to arrive: You can do something to bring it closer. The world is suffering from a wide range of issues which make peace less likely, from climate chaos to inequality to lack of food to …

Deadline for Coventry’s International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition 2023

Entries to Coventry's International Young People's Peace Essay Competition close on 31 October. Young people aged 15 to 24 can gain a certificate of participation, stand a chance to win a cash prize and can add an entry in their CV. This competition it is a tool for exploring young peoples’ opinions on peace agendas and for harnessing their enthusiasm …

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