Emily Rushton: How to integrate science into policy: NZ scientist opens UN forum

New Zealand had the honour of Sir Peter Gluckman, Chief Scientific advisor to Prime Minister John Key and Chair of International Network for Governmental Scientific Advice, being the keynote speaker at the opening of the United Nations Environment Assembly 2 (UNEA2) Science and Policy Forum. 

Posted on May 20, 2016 and filed under UNEA 2016.

Suzy McKinney: We don't live in a post-feminist era

Although I am absolutely certain that the ethical argument for promoting the rights of girls and women simply on the basis of respect for human rights can stand alone, this conference is not about promoting the rights of girls and women purely for the sake of equality being a generally nice and desirable thing.

Posted on May 17, 2016 and filed under Women Deliver 2016.

Ben Abraham: What next?

As inside jokes from COP21 begin to grow old and climate change negotiation enthusiasts return to normal sleep cycles the inevitable question of "what next?" has begun to take centre stage. Here are a few things to watch out for in 2016 across the three broad areas of the intergovernmental process, climate action, and the civil society movement.

Posted on March 17, 2016 and filed under UN Climate Talks 2015.