This article was first published on Coventry Climate Action Network’s website. How much should the world’s nations be spending every year in order to hold global average temperature rise to less than 2°C? The 2°C target is an international climate … Continue reading →
The world is not on track to meet the goals we have already set for ourselves. Nor are we effectively rising to new challenges or opportunities. The United Nations Summit of the Future, to be held from 22 to 23 September … Continue reading →
The following statement was issued by the European High Representative, Josep Borrell, on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, 24 April 2024. Multilateralism is under increasing strain and in need of urgent reform. But effective multilateralism is precisely … Continue reading →
This audio contains an interview with Michael McFaul, Professor of Political Science, Director of Freeman Spogli Institute & Hoover Senior Fellow all at Stanford University. He was the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 2012-2014 and was a close friend of Navalny. … Continue reading →
UNA-UK CEO Marissa Conway made the following statement following the agreement at Conference of the Parties (COP28) to “transition away from fossil fuels”. It has long been clear that any serious commitment to keeping global warming below 1.5°C must go … Continue reading →
This is a personal view written by Philip Brown, Secretary of the United Nations Association Coventry Branch. It does not necessarily reflect the view of the branch or UNA. Tackling climate change is one of the United Nations top priorities … Continue reading →
Peacemakers are recruiting Freelance Associate Trainers based in the West Midlands to work across the region. Peace Education looks at developing knowledge, skills and attitudes of peace, from emotion coaching and conflict resolution to thinking about big issues and how … Continue reading →
The power of Artificial Intelligence and the private sector could be harnessed to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected from hazardous weather, water, or climate events through life-saving early warning systems. That is the conclusion of two special dialogues, … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
In 2012, UNA Shropshire working with UNA Central Region organised a major event with a focus on Israel and Palestine. Sir Jeremy Greenstock, who was then the Chair of UNA UK, was the principal speaker. A two-day forum was run … Continue reading →