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New inscriptions on UNESCO Memory of the World NZ register

Seven new inscriptions have been added to the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand register. Memory of the World New Zealand Trust Chair Dianne Macaskill announced the new inscriptions at a function at Auckland Libraries on 29 November 2017.

Overview of 2017 UNESCO General Conference

The biennial UNESCO General Conference was held in Paris between 30 October and 14 November. Vicki Soanes, Secretary General, New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO reports on the Conference.

Update on Wellington Zoo’s Rangatahi Roots & Shoots Programme

The New Zealand National Commission provided minor grant funding to Wellington Zoo’s Rangatahi Roots & Shoots programme. Sarah Morris provides an update on how the pilot programme is going so far.

Kiwi researcher awarded for work on indigenous health and wellbeing

Communication and Information Commissioner Trish Carter attended an Auckland ceremony in November 2017, held in honour of clinical researcher Dr Matire Harwood, winner of a prestigious fellowship in the L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science programme.

Youth Leadership training on Education for Sustainable Development

A three-day workshop in Bangkok, Thailand has set Special Advisor Youth Danielle Newton on a new path – to live more sustainably and to empower others to do the same.