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Dear Reader, Below we list the latest news and articles from our website related to international affairs and issues such as sustainable development. Read these stories and more, plus information about forthcoming events, by following the links below. You might also like the Coventry Climate Action Network website which we also maintain. Please check it out at https://covcan.uk/ Philip Brown Secretary, UNA Coventry Branch
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Is the United Nations still fit for purpose? The video below shows the diplomatic editor at The Economist, Anton La Guardia, discussing the future of the UN with co-host of The Intelligence audio podcast Jason Palmer as the marked its 80th birthday in 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pOQzujEgGY
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Originally published by UNA-UK on 3 March 2026. The US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and the assassination of the country’s Supreme Leader, represent an illegal and unilateral war of choice. This act of aggression is a violation of the UN Charter and, along with Iran’s retaliation across the region, is fuelling a wider, growing conflict in which civilians again …
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The European State of the Climate (ESOTC) 2025 report published on 29 April 2026 by Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) states that since the 1980s, Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average, making it the fastest-warming continent. The UK has been a member of Copernicus since it re-joined in 2024. Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and …
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What is Internet Governance? According to Wikipedia, Internet governance is the effort by governments, the private sector, civil society, and technical actors to develop and apply shared principles, norms, rules, and decision-making procedures that shape the evolution and use of the Internet. Internet Governance Forum (IGF) The World Summit on the Information Society, an event held in 1995 and sponsored …
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Most of this list was produced by Ben Ballin and published by Sustainability and Environmental Education (SEEd) News. The Guide to Glass Recycling was suggested by Scout Ben Fisher. Most, but not all, of these resources are accessible online without cost. For Climate Change in English National Curriculum see https://unacentral.uk/climate-change-in-english-national-curriculum/ Teaching resources, stimulus materials and programmes Geographical Association: (Primary) https://www.geography.org.uk/teaching-resources/investigating-climate-zones-and-climate-change (Secondary …
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This article was written by Aparna S Nath, MSc Global Healthcare Management student at Coventry University, and Aurelie Ngoy, UNA Coventry HR Coordinator. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating international shipping. Established in 1948 and operational since 1959, it is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and remains the only UN …
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During the past few weeks the Secretary-General of the only UN organisation based in the UK, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has addressed international meetings and featured in global media as he responds to the effects on seafarers of Iran's closing the strait of Hormuz as a result of Donald Trump's illegal war against that country. On 17 April IMO …
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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 …
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The 2026 International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People is accepting entries until 5 May 2026. The Universal Postal Union (UPU) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) invite young writers worldwide aged 9-15 years (inclusive) to reflect on why human connection matters in an increasingly digital world and to …
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Entries are welcome until 12 May 2026 for entries to the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. Each year, the Prize recognizes two laureates who are making outstanding efforts in favour of girls’ and women’s education. Each laureate will receive an award of US$ 50,000. Are you driving transformative change for girls’ and women’s education? If the answer is …
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On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, John Muir Trust will be running an interactive 90-minute online workshop from 12:30 to 14:00 to learn how to become a John Muir Award provider. Biodiversity is the world's strongest natural defense against climate change. As we explained here, we can all help the fight against climate change even in a small way such as …
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UNA-UK will hold its annual Peacekeepers Day ceremony on 21 May 2026, ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on 29 May. Over nearly 80 years, UN peacekeepers have served in some of the world’s most volatile contexts, helping to guide communities from conflict towards stability and lasting peace. This ceremony is an opportunity to honour their commitment and …
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A new UN Secretary-General will be selected in 2026 to take office on 1 January 2027. On 28 May, United Nations Association UK will host all nominated candidates who have agreed to participate in a debate exploring their priorities for the "world's toughest job". The event will be held from 18:00 to 21:00 in London at a location yet to …
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The “Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature” is accepting submissions until 31 May 2026. The goal is to encourage youth to document local actions, traditions, and innovations that contribute to a more sustainable future. Through photography and short-form video, the initiative aims to highlight both: how communities living in biosphere reserves are addressing global environmental …
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On Thursday, 18 June 2026, John Muir Trust will be running an interactive 90-minute online workshop from 09:30 to 11:00 to learn how to become a John Muir Award provider. Biodiversity is the world's strongest natural defense against climate change. As we explained here, we can all help the fight against climate change even in a small way such as …
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The 21st annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2026) will be held 14-18 December in Nairobi, Kenya. Plans can be found at https://www.intgovforum.org/en/dashboard/igf-2026, and more information can be found there. Interested participants are invited to subscribe to the IGF Newsletter to stay informed about IGF preparations and intersessional activities: https://www.intgovforum.org/content/igf-communications-subscription.
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