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Philip Brown

Secretary, UNA Coventry Branch
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Recent Articles

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Catalogue of Bad Climate News in October 2022

October 2022 saw the publication of a shocking catalogue of bad news for the prospects of reducing climate change and its consequences. These reports come just before the UN Climate Change Conference COP 27 which will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from 6 to 18 November. The UN Environment Programme's Emissions Gap Report 2022 stated that "the climate crisis …

How far is Britain to blame for the Palestine-Israel conflict?

Wikipedia describes the conflict between Palestine and Israel as "one of the world's most enduring conflicts" and goes on to explain its history as follows: Following the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948, the Arab League decided to intervene on behalf of Palestinian Arabs, marching their forces into former British Palestine, beginning the …

Hope in Israel Palestine: Stories of Hope; Prospects for Peace

What hope is there for peace between Israelis and Palestinians? Even those who are the most proactive in working to bring the two peoples together often express the view that they are not very hopeful. The politics of the countries hardly inspire confidence, they often appear dysfunctional. However, the people living there often show amazing grace towards each other, and this …

Nuclear energy essential for a green future

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published its bi-annual report "Climate Change and Nuclear Power" with the sub-title "Securing Clean Energy for Climate Resilience". As we head towards the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt in November, we are reminded by global events that the priorities of adapting to the impacts of climate change, mobilizing …

UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

There has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet - and its people. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. It can help to …

UN News

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International Young People’s Peace Essay Celebration

This video conference on 8 November will celebrate the achievements of the competition and consider its future. Since Coventry United Nations Association (UNA) began running Coventry’s International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition in 2020, it has received entries from around the world. The competition is an exceptional opportunity for young people aged between 15 and 24 on 31 October to …

Young People Rethinking Security and Peace Conference

On 9 November, Coventry schools and colleges are invited to send up to seven 6th formers or college students together with one responsible adult to this conference on ‘Young People Rethinking Security and Peace’ in Coventry Cathedral. Peacebuilders are needed now more than ever! How can we prevent conflict and sustain peace and rebuild trust and restore relationships that serve …

RISING Global Peace Forum 2022

RISING Global Peace Forum 2022 will run from 9 to 11 November in Coventry Cathedral. RISING is a unique three-way partnership between Coventry University (as represented by the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations), the Cathedral and the City Council. It builds on Coventry’s status as the UK’s only City of Peace and Reconciliation and seeks to share ideas …

Lord Mayor's Peace Lecture 2022

Coventry Lord Mayor's Committee for Peace and Reconciliation is pleased to announce that BBC's energy and environment analyst, Roger Harrabin, will deliver the Lord Mayor's Peace Lecture on 10 November. Roger was born in Coventry and attended Stivichall Primary School and King Henry VIII School. After studying English at Cambridge he returned to Coventry as a journalist at the Coventry …

International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists

15 November 2022 is the deadline for entries to the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Prize was created to encourage people under 40 to undertake scientific careers and make their work more visible to the community and society. This is the first edition of the Prize, which …

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