About the Environment and Sustainability Committee (E&SC)
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Environment and Sustainability Committee as one of the Association’s working groups.
The E&SC will address the broader areas of Environment and Sustainability both in the context of the United Nations systems and programs and also as a consultative and advisory voice for the UNAA, its membership and Victorians more broadly.
Objectives of the E&SC:
- To advocate, monitor, facilitate activities and promote dialogue on the programs and positions of the United Nations in relation to Environment and Sustainability.
- To advise the UNAA on issues relating to its own programs and services to reflect UN positions.
- To develop new initiatives that complement Environment and Sustainability activities and the work of the Association.
Focus Areas:
- Climate Change and Energy
- Natural Resources Management – Water – Land – Biodiversity - Food security - Oceans - Space
- Sustainability development and practice
- Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
- Working to progress the “Green Economy”
- Public/stakeholder education and professional development
- Government policy/program dialogue, review and development
The E&SC will achieve its objectives through the following activities:
- Standing referral and advisory group to the UNAA, World Environment Day Awards and Environmental/sustainability focused education and training events.
- Liaison with Agencies, UN Departments and Programs and others partners to achieve objectives.
- Related public education programs and forums and advocacy work.
- Development of strategic partnerships and a liaison role with government, business and NGO community in relation to objectives.
For more information about the Committee, including upcoming events and activities please contact the UNAA Victoria.
