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L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science fellowship awards Canterbury conservation biologist $25,000.

Christchurch-based scientist, and University of Canterbury Lecturer, Dr Essie Rodgers has been awarded the 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science New Zealand fellowship to further her research into conservation and how the quality of waterways impacts human mental health and wellbeing.

Are you interested in becoming a UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader?

We’re currently inviting applications from youth aged between 18 and 25 to join our UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader whānau. The group consists of young leaders who serve as advisors to the National Commission, connectors to their own community and ambassadors of UNESCO’s work.

Our October 2022 newsletter is out

Our October newsletter is jam packed with news, not only outlining what we have been up to in the past two months, but also what our partners and programmes have been doing. Hear from our UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader Adriana Bird who headed over to Australia to attend WIPCE this month, read the latest Geoparks news, find out about some of our grant recipients, and meet our newest team member.

2022 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education

In September UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leader Adriana Bird attended the 2022 World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE). Below she reflects on her experience.

Waitaki Whitestone Geopark proposed to be NZ's first UNESCO Global Geopark

The Waitaki Whitestone aspiring Geopark is one step closer to becoming New Zealand’s first UNESCO Global Geopark following the recommendation from the UNESCO Global Geopark Council to accept the application. The next step is for the Executive Board of UNESCO to endorse the recommendation which is expected in April 2023.

Read our August newsletter

Find out what our UNESCO Aotearoa Youth Leaders have been up to during July and August. Travel to our Creative Cities and learn about their recent projects. Watch some very special videos recorded by the Governor-Generals of Aotearoa New Zealand and Canada, talking about the importance of indigenous language. And much, much more!

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